Here are the posted open, public Southborough committee and board meetings for this week* along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article →
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration this Tuesday morning for the next two months of programs. Here’s what they have in store for November and December Read the full article → from Sign up Tuesday for Nov & Dec Senior Center programs
As we head into the holiday season, more residents than ever may be struggling to make ends meet for themselves or their families. As the Town prepares to launch its new season of the “Holiday Giving Drive”, residents who need the extra help are encouraged to apply soon. Below are the details on how to do that this year.
And for any readers interested in supporting the drive, it’s not too soon. (Scroll down for those details.) Read the full article → from Apply for “Holiday Giving Program” Help
The food pantry is asking for the community to pitch in for their Thanksgiving turkey drive. If you’re a BJ’s member, you could use their “free” offer as a way to support the drive. Read the full article → from (Almost Free) Food Pantry Turkey Drive
Cub Scouts have kicked off this year’s wreath and candle fundraiser. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts wreath and candle sales (Updated)
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
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Scouting for Food — Nov 14
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
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
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
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Karen Hanlon Shimkus. ] Read the full article → from Letter: Healey’s Catastrophic Blunder (Updated)
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)
The Southborough Gardeners are selling tickets for the annual November Guest Day, featuring a floral arranging presentation, raffles, and more. Read the full article → from Buy tickets for Southborough Gardeners’ “Guest Day”