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Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS

Order items by August 11th to get items at the start of the school year.

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Above: The community can show its school/town spirit by shopping the SOS fundraiser. (images cropped from website)

SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) promoting another clothing and accessories sale. The fundraiser again taps into school and town pride. Plus, a new collection capitalizes on a recent media sensation.

While the internet at large has been obsessed with Jimothy the racoon this summer, Southborough social media users were focused on a much larger, local animal. In honor of the big bear that was spotted in many backyards late this spring, SOS added “SouthBearo” merch to their website! Read the full article →

State Primary primer

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In less than a month, voters will choose who they want to run for state offices on the November general election ballot.

I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary primer

Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble

Only sponsors confirmed by September 1st will be included on the Thanksgiving Day run/walk shirts

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In June, I posted about Friends of Southborough Recreation’s call for sponsors of the upcoming 20th annual Gobble Wobble. Even though Thanksgiving seems eons away, there’s an important deadline I want to remind readers of.

Potential sponsors who want to make the most of the opportunity, need to reach out this month. Only sponsors finalized by September 1st will be listed on the special shirts being ordered for this year’s participants. Read the full article → from Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble

Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)

A joint meeting of the Select Board and Advisory will focus on strategies for getting voter approval to raise "levy capacity" by the millions needed

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As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)

Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline

The roof project expected to overlap the start of school without "significant disruption". And other building fixes/renovations won't be voted on at a Special Town Meeting in 2026.

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Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.

I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline

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