As I noted yesterday, the Board of Selectmen planned to allow virtual attendance to the meeting scheduled for tonight. The updated agenda has been posted. Read the full article → from Town posts Virtual Meetings link
Town posts Virtual Meetings link
Dedicated page to Covid-19 in Southborough
Obviously, the biggest news in Southborough these days is the biggest story almost everywhere in the world. To keep readers updated on the situation in our Town, I’ve created a dedicated page. Read the full article → from Dedicated page to Covid-19 in Southborough
Virus update: Public Safety officials asking potential visitors to call-ahead instead
As with other Town departments, potential visitors to the public safety building are now being asked to call ahead. Read the full article → from Virus update: Public Safety officials asking potential visitors to call-ahead instead
Library adding music (and other) downloads to free online services
The Southborough Library is bringing back a service for listening to streamed/downloaded music for free to help keep patrons from going stir crazy.
The Southborough Library is bringing back a service for listening to streamed/downloaded music for free to help keep patrons from going stir crazy. Read the full article → from Library adding music (and other) downloads to free online services
Stolen cars and cars stolen from lead to arrests
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release today about recent arrests for alleged thefts of and from cars in town. It reminds the importance of securing your vehicles and valuables left in them. Read the full article → from Stolen cars and cars stolen from lead to arrests
Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee
In late February, Algonquin student, staff and parents learned that Principal Sara Walsh’s contract isn’t being renewed for next year. Read the full article → from Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee
How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)
Today and tomorrow two public meetings will be held, but members of the public won’t be allowed to pop in. Instead, under emergency rules set by the Governor, committees and boards will be using technology to allow public participation. Read the full article → from How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)
Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
Yesterday and early today, principals provided details on how their schools will handle optional online education during the 3 week closure. Read the full article → from Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
It appears that there has been confusion about what Town services are and aren’t available now that the offices are generally closed to the public. The latest Town memo seeks to clarify. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
Tomorrow night, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting in Algonquin’s library at 7:00 pm. First on the agenda is a public hearing on the recommended budget for FY21. Read the full article → from School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
Obituary: William F. Lowe III, 67
William F. Lowe III, 67, of Southborough, a native of Westborough, passed away on March 3, 2020 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: William F. Lowe III, 67
Obituary: Carol Ann (Lindsay) Fallon, 80
Carol Ann (Lindsay) Fallon, age 80, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at St Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol Ann (Lindsay) Fallon, 80
Virus Update: Southborough Restaurants – who’s open and who’s not (Updated)
I checked in with the restaurants in our Town to see if any are closing. Here’s the status as of tonight. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Southborough Restaurants – who’s open and who’s not (Updated)
Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
The Superintendent of Southborough (and Northborough) public schools has released plans for how families can get help. There appear to be no financial need thresholds for the free aid. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now