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)
News related to Covid-19 in Southborough
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.
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
Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
The Town of Southborough issued another update on the situation with Covid-19. This one answers questions about the Town’s handling of open meetings, interaction with the Clerk’s office around running for office and more. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
Take advantage of Southborough’s virtual library
Patrons who have a Southborough library card can take advantage of multiple services for streaming content including books, newspapers, movies, and music. Read the full article → from Take advantage of Southborough’s virtual library
Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
The Southborough Library announced that it is now closed until further notice out of caution over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town House is also announced as closed to outside visitors except by appointment. It also updated the public on the virus in Southborough. In addition, the public schools shared that following an announcement by the Governor, they will be closed for three weeks. Read the full article → from Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
Southborough Public Schools are officially closed for the next two weeks. Read the full article → from Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
Town’s official updates on Covid-19: Town Meeting Delayed; Transfer Station open but Swap Shop closed (Updated)
Today, the Town of Southborough issued public statements. Read the full article → from Town’s official updates on Covid-19: Town Meeting Delayed; Transfer Station open but Swap Shop closed (Updated)
Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
The Coronovirus related cancellations in town have spiked. Read the full article → from Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
An update on more cancellations of events in town and an announcement by the district schools. Read the full article → from More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on March 28th in Trottier Middle School’s auditorium. But the Covid-19 “State of Emergency” could throw a wrench in those plans. Read the full article → from Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations/postponements of local events (Updated- again)
To reduced the potential for quickly spreading the virus in our community, public officials have begun cancelling some events. Read the full article → from Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations/postponements of local events (Updated- again)