Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this long weekend through next weekend.
AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
I just learned last minute about a community fundraiser happening this evening (Friday January 17th)! Read the full article → from AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
TLT: Teens invited to make “Sweet Cases” for foster kids — Jan 28th
Teens are invited to take part in another crafty event for a good cause.
The Southborough Library is inviting middle and high schoolers to decorate duffle bags for kids transitioning to new foster homes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens invited to make “Sweet Cases” for foster kids — Jan 28th
Free Throw contest for kids – January 27
Knights of Columbus' annual contest for 9-14 year olds offers a chance at state glory
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 27
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 30th
Get a Target Gift Card in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 30th
CA: School bus contract will go back out to bid
Based on bids that were too high, NSBORO will put out a revised transportation contract for bidding
The administration and school committees were hoping to reduce transportation issues through a new contract for next year. Unfortunately, they learned through the two bids received on the contract, improvements as proposed would have come at a big cost. Read the full article → from CA: School bus contract will go back out to bid
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Rotary collecting to support victims of the Palisades fires
The Southborough Rotary Club is asking residents to help them support people who have been impacted by the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California. Read the full article → from Rotary collecting to support victims of the Palisades fires
Obituary: John Joseph Geheran, 84
John Joseph Geheran, 84, of Southborough died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Joseph Geheran, 84
NSBORO posts details on the PowerSchool data breach
Last week, parents of students in Northborough-Southborough Public Schools received an email notifying them that an information system vendor’s data was breached. Read the full article → from NSBORO posts details on the PowerSchool data breach
Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
NSBORO Reads – Order your shirt now and save the date for Feb 4th fun!
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from NSBORO Reads – Order your shirt now and save the date for Feb 4th fun!
Regional School Committee won’t meet tonight (Updated – Again)
This morning, the Superintendent’s office and the Town posted that the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee won’t meet tonight (Updated – Again)
Sign kids up now to have Snacks & Relax — Jan 29
SYFS is offering a special event for middle schoolers after early dismissal on the Lunar New Year's Wellness Day
Southborough Youth & Family Service is offering a program for middle schoolers on the half day two weeks from today. The program, which will take place on an NSBORO “Wellness Day”, leans into the wellness theme. Read the full article → from Sign kids up now to have Snacks & Relax — Jan 29