Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Advisory and BOS on FY21 budget; Town Meeting update
As I posted last week, Southborough Access Media recorded the Town’s closed Memorial Day service. The video was completed over the weekend. Read the full article → from Video: Southborough’ Memorial Day Ceremony
Southborough’s Nancy Gould is making a special offer to families of the Class of 2020 this week. Read the full article → from Get a professional photo of your graduate in cap & gown for a donation to MA Covid-19 Relief Fund
Organizers of the annual art exhibit on Beals Preserve trails are inviting the public to view artists installing their works this Saturday and Sunday – in person and virtually. Read the full article → from Watch art “Rising Up” on the trails this weekend
This afternoon, the Town updated the official Covid-19 figures for Southborough. There were no new infections reported since last Friday. Read the full article → from Covid Update: No Southborough residents currently in isolation
Two candidates are seeking election as Southborough’s representative on the school committee for Assabet Valley Regional Technical School. To help you make that decision, I have invited each of them to submit letters to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Mark Pietrewicz (write-in) for Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District
Book lovers are invited to take part in a weekly zoom call this June. Read the full article → from Virtual Reading Circle for adults – Thursday evenings in June
Last week, The National Merit Scholarship issued the announcement that another Southborough resident received a high honor. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Joseph Zhang named National Merit Scholar
I’m rounding up highlights on some Southborough businesses and others run by Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Business & entrepreneur roundup: Dealing with pandemic, opening/reopenings, and an expansion
The Southborough Stewardship Committee is again encouraging the public to walk the Town Forest Trails. This time, they’re adding a little fun to the walk, especially for kids. Read the full article → from Enjoy Scavenging the Town forest
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
All three hair salons in Southborough reopened this week with new pandemic protocols. Read the full article → from Hair Salons open in town (but don’t walk in) (Updated)
It turns out that the Building/Zoning Department has been posting helpful information during the pandemic. They also posted the new safety standards and application procedures. Read the full article → from Building/Zoning department issues new standards, plus helpful tips, for homeowners and contractors
It’s time to check in on what our public safety personnel have been up to this spring. I’m rounding up highlights from what they’ve been sharing on social media. Read the full article → from Public Safety updates: Arrests, fires, PPE donations, and more