The state has launched a new hotline and online portal for people who have tested positive for Covid-19. The intent is to inform those who qualify and may benefit from being treated with treatment with Paxlovid. Read the full article → from Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
Members and supporters of Southborough Safe Spaces have been working to stuff Christmas Stockings full of Queer Cheer for asylum seekers in Worcester. Youth members will finish off that project at their 2nd Annual Holi-gay party tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Safe Spaces making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers
A Southborough business is asking the public to submit nominations for their “Annual Holiday Cheer Giveaway”. Read the full article → from Gulbankian accepting nominations for residents deserving “Holiday Cheer”
As the Select Board pursues a letter of Intent with Hopkinton to take the next steps on the potential project, and FAQs are posted for the public, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on Hopkinton-MWRA connection request
A state grant will help the Southborough Police Department purchase body-worn cameras. I followed up to get more details. Read the full article → from SPD to adopt body cams next year
This weekend, the public is invited to a “Grand Tasting Event”, featuring liquors and more. Read the full article → from Grand Tasting Event – Saturday
This month, owners of downtown Southborough businesses owners vented their displeasure to Town officials about the process and results of downtown roadwork. Read the full article → from Downtown business owners displeased with reconstruction project
Red Apples are donations made to the Southborough Community Fund in the name of a teacher or school staff member. Read the full article → from “Red Apple” gifts are due by Friday
The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Coats & Socks Drive through the 21st
This is the period during which the public can comment about any concerns they have with policies being considered by the school committees for adoption or revision. Read the full article → from School Committee policy changes
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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 (Updated)
For days the Southborough Police received reports of a dog in the woods near 911 field off of Acre Bridge Road. The dog is now safely in custody but no owner has claimed him. Read the full article → from SPD is seeking owner of this “good boy”
The Attorney General has approved a revised version of the Pilot Committee bylaw voters passed at the May Annual Town Meeting. The AG’s office determined that as originally written, two sections within the bylaw would have unlawfully impinged on the Select Board’s executive authority. Read the full article → from AG’s office strikes language from PILOT Committee Article