A quick survey launched this week is targeted at learning more about how youth sports this spring might conflict with voter participation in Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town surveying parents of kids in spring sports on interest in attending Annual Town Meeting
Rita J. Robinson, 86, of Framingham, formerly of Southborough, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rita J. Robinson, 86
Kate Donaghue, a Democrat from Westborough with a background in local politics and activism, has announced a run for the new incumbentless State Representative District that includes Southborough. Read the full article → from Democratic activist announces run for our State Rep
To protect residents and employees, the Senior Center is keeping its doors closed a bit longer. Read the full article → from Senior Center Closure extended: New reopening date is January 31st
The new supply rates have been posted for the municipal aggregate utility program. Read the full article → from New Electricity Supply pricing and enrollment window for Southborough Community Power Choice
Booster clinics will open to the “general public” at the end of the week. So book now while Southborough residents are among the prioritized groups for access. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Sign up Quickly for Booster clinics; 441 new cases, 183 active
Southborough Extended Day Program and the administration of NSBORO schools appear to have reached some kind of compromise on a partnership. Read the full article → from Look for details on a collaboration between Southborough Schools and Extended Day
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) is offering a virtual workshop to cover one of the issues it tackles each year. Read the full article → from NSPAC Workshop on Transition Planning for Students 14-22
I’m rounding up some recent news on business and economic development in Southborough. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Addiction Recovery Centers opened, Luxury Car Condos coming, Micro Enterprise Grants, and plans for Amazon outreach
The Board of Selectmen voted to have the Conservation Commission take over the care and control of five Town owned properties. The vote is conditioned on the approval of ConCom. Read the full article → from Selectmen asking Conservation to take over five Town parcels
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to share an announcement. Baypath Elder Services is seeking volunteers to be trained as Nursing Home Advocates. (Also know as “Ombudsman”.) Read the full article → from Nursing Home Advocates Needed (Updated)
As of mid-afternoon, the detailed policy still hadn’t been posted or emailed. But the “Mask Advisory” image on the Town website has been replaced with the above image summarizing the Mask Mandate. Read the full article → from Mask Mandate posted – effective this Thursday (Updated)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Senior IT Specialist; part-time Library Associate; Substitute Math Teacher; Athletics Coaches
Selectmen discussed results of a survey overviewing residents’ opinions about the Town and their priorities for services. Read the full article → from Selectmen discuss Town Survey results