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Cub Scouts wreath and candle sales

Young scouts are going door-to-door over the next couple of weeks for their big annual fundraiser

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Above: Cub Scouts have kicked off this year’s wreath and candle sales. (photo bottom left by Beth Melo, other images edited from past and new contributions)

This Saturday evening won’t be the only time you might find a child in uniform ringing your doorbell this fall. Outside of trick-or-treating hours, you may open your door to find a Cub Scout.

It may seem too soon to think about it, but the holidays will be on us before you know it. And Pack 1 has launched their annual holiday fundraiser. The scouts have been hitting the streets for door-to-door sales of Christmas wreaths and Hanukkah candles. Read the full article →

Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser is wrapping up

Sign up soon to have your engraved brick laid in Heritage Park. Funds will be used to support the 2027 celebrations of Southborough's 300th birthday.

by Beth Melo on

To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. The fundraiser will end mid-November in order to get the bricks laid in time for the celebrations. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser is wrapping up

Buy early bird tickets now to Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser on Nov 13th

This year's theme for the group that embraces LGBTQ youth and families is "Transforming Lives: Drawing the Circle Wide". For the best admission prices, act by this Friday. You can also support by donating gift cards to be used in the auction.

by Beth Melo on

The Safer Spaces Project is inviting the community to join them for their 3rd annual fundraiser. Funds will aid their continuing work “supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families in leading happy, healthy, full lives”. Read the full article → from Buy early bird tickets now to Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser on Nov 13th

Fay Park Project: Southborough receives state grant to co-fund park upgrades

The proposed CPA project received an up to $631,350 grant for the planned dog park, splash pad, and other park improvements

by Beth Melo on

After getting news from the state on promised funding, I’m updating readers on the proposed Fay Park CPA project Read the full article → from Fay Park Project: Southborough receives state grant to co-fund park upgrades

Early Voting ends Friday (Updated)

Act soon to get up to speed on the 9 ballot questions and be prepared to vote!

by Beth Melo on

The State Election is in six days. But many voters are already casting their ballots in advance. If you’re planning to mail one in or vote early, time is running out.

I’m reminding voters about those details, and that there are a whole lot of ballot questions you need to make your mind up about before heading to the polls on Tuesday. 

Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting ends Friday (Updated)

Two-Family Zoning Update

Clarifying current zoning restrictions and an update on ZBA's plan after the failed vote

by Beth Melo on

I’m following up on an inaccurate statement made at the recent Special Town Meeting about what’s allowed under current zoning bylaws for two-family homes.

And, I’m updating readers on the Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision of how to handle the defeat of their proposed bylaw change. Read the full article → from Two-Family Zoning Update

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