Feeling a bit cooped up? You can pretend you’re at the Southborough Library, enjoying one of their programs for adults from last fall and winter. Read the full article → from Videos: Library events cover Skiing with Wolverines, chocolate, tea, and antique chair making
Update on Southborough Restaurants – Now who’s open and who’s not
A week ago, I created a list of which Southborough restaurants were still offering takeout and delivery food service. Some that were no longer are. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on Southborough Restaurants – Now who’s open and who’s not
Seniors and others in need can reach out to Helping Hands volunteers: Teens doing essential errands (Updated)
A small group of teen volunteers is reaching out to Southborough, Northborough and Westborough residents who can’t leave home or would be more vulnerable to serious illness if they did. Read the full article → from Seniors and others in need can reach out to Helping Hands volunteers: Teens doing essential errands (Updated)
Trustees of Reservations’ trails closed (including Chestnut Hill Farm’s)
Following the Governor’s Stay-at-Home advisory, The Trustees of Reservations decided to close its trails to the public. Read the full article → from Trustees of Reservations’ trails closed (including Chestnut Hill Farm’s)
Early morning break-in at Cumberland Farms
The SPD posted news of a burglary at a Southborough gas station/convenience store. Read the full article → from Early morning break-in at Cumberland Farms
Southborough closes all recreational fields
An email from Southborough Recreation announced the change this afternoon. Read the full article → from Southborough closes all recreational fields
Senior Tax work-off program postponed
Applications that were due April 7th are now postponed until further notice. Read the full article → from Senior Tax work-off program postponed
Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
A Southborough resident is putting her photography skills to charitable use from a safe distance. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
The week in government: BOS on Covid-19; Planning and Conservation continuing hearings to future week
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on Covid-19; Planning and Conservation continuing hearings to future week
School district issues FAQs on status of return date, spring break, graduation, testing, and much more
This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau issued an update to parents of Northborough and Southborough public school students. The update includes answers to questions that many have. Underlying them is some uncertainty about what may happen. Martineau explained the schools’ and state’s “current plan”, acknowledging that things may change. Read the full article → from School district issues FAQs on status of return date, spring break, graduation, testing, and much more
Selectmen debated declaring Town State of Emergency, employee quarantine policy, and playground & field restrictions
This week, Selectmen held a 90 minute video conference to go over Town issues related to Covid-19. Some of the topics spurred lengthy debates. Read the full article → from Selectmen debated declaring Town State of Emergency, employee quarantine policy, and playground & field restrictions
Virus update: Infected Southborough resident in hospital
At 6:00 pm tonight, the Town issued an update Read the full article → from Virus update: Infected Southborough resident in hospital
Photographers: Interested in helping with a Southborough version of #THEFRONTSTEPSPROJECT?
A Southborough resident, inspired by a local story, is hoping to launch a special photography project for charity during this stay-at-home time. Read the full article → from Photographers: Interested in helping with a Southborough version of #THEFRONTSTEPSPROJECT?
Virus Update: All playgrounds closed; Essential meetings defined; Curtailing non-emergency Fire Dept services
This morning, the Town issued an update. Much of the news had already been shared in previous posts. But there were some important new details. Read the full article → from Virus Update: All playgrounds closed; Essential meetings defined; Curtailing non-emergency Fire Dept services