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Prepare for 12-18″ of snow, longer term chill, and hydrants that need clearing

An update on the storm forecast, combined with Safety info and a request from the Fire Dept

by Beth Melo on

To help ensure that readers are prepared to brace for what’s coming our way, I wanted to share some local safety info and links, plus add a key detail that I neglected to include with yesterday’s post. Read the full article → from Prepare for 12-18″ of snow, longer term chill, and hydrants that need clearing

Prepare for snow storm with “Major Impacts” on Sunday (Updated)

NWS lists Southborough as likely to get at least a foot of snow and experience hazardous driving conditions. And brace for a longer term chill.

by Beth Melo on

The National Weather Service’s latest updates for this Sunday’s storm show an 80-90% chance that Southborough will experience “Major Impacts” and times when driving is “Dangerous or impossible”.

NWS warns to avoid travel and expect potential “Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure”. Read the full article → from Prepare for snow storm with “Major Impacts” on Sunday (Updated)

Select Board continues to debate Neary & other school Feasibility Study Articles

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board is still working out their specific asks for voters at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting. Voters will directly decide whether or not to pay to fix Neary School’s failing roof and proposed steps to addressing the future of Southborough public school buildings.

The Town Meeting is part of a multi-stage plan for short and long term solutions to dealing with the aging Neary building. Tuesday night, board members continued to clash on some details as they hash out their approach for this next big step. Read the full article → from Select Board continues to debate Neary & other school Feasibility Study Articles

What Do a Christmas Tree, a Scout, a Goat, and an Alpaca Have in Common?

Southborough Troop 1’s Annual Fundraiser Proves That Even Evergreens Have a Second Act

by guest on

Leaders from Southborough Boy Scouts Troop 1 share how, thanks to those who supported the annual fundraiser, discarded Christmas trees were converted to “food, and a vehicle for funding youth programs, and a memorable day of service.” Read the full article → from What Do a Christmas Tree, a Scout, a Goat, and an Alpaca Have in Common?

NSBORO School Attendance Parent Workshop — Jan 28

Register by Monday to attend NSBORO's in-person only, morning workshop in Northborough next Wednesday.

by Beth Melo on

A week from today, parents and caregivers of Northborough-Southborough Public Schools students are invited to participate in a special workshop. The focus appears to be helping to improve students’ school attendance. Read the full article → from NSBORO School Attendance Parent Workshop — Jan 28

Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

Plus, info on voting by mail application for 2026 elections.

by Beth Melo on

The “Annual Street Listing” form was mailed to Southborough residents earlier this month.. (It’s also referred to by officials as the Town Census.) Completed forms are requested back within 10 days and officially due back by January 31st.

While I’m sharing that reminder, I’m sharing info on this year’s election calendar and voting by mail. Read the full article → from Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

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