You can read the summary of the coronavirus situation in Southborough here. Below are the latest stories related to the impacts of the pandemic in Southborough.
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
At 6:00 pm tonight, the Town issued an update Read the full article → from Virus update: Infected Southborough resident in hospital
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?
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
I’ve been asked to share a scam alert. Unsurprisingly, scammers are looking to make money off the covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article → from Warning about coronavirus test scams targeting seniors on medicare
A message from the District Physician and Wellness Coordinator stresses the need for kids to stop hanging out as friends and gathering at fields and playgrounds. Read the full article → from Schools urge families to social distance during closure
Readers have been questioning and debating rules and decorum on public fields and playgrounds. I sought clarity on the rules. I also pulled together some of the encouragement and tips residents are getting to safely enjoy outdoor time. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Recreation in Southborough – prohibitions, guidelines, and suggested activities (Updated)
Southborough public school students also have a vocational option out-of-town and we have three private campuses with boarders in town. I’m rounding up what those schools are doing. Read the full article → from Virus Update: What’s happening with Southborough’s other schools
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
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
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
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
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)
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