Above: A look at what can be recycled in town and how. (image from the state’s recycling website)
[Editor’s Note: In keeping with the ecological theme today, I’m sharing intern Maggie Fitzgerald’s post on recycling in Southborough.]
With many working on spring cleaning, it’s a good time to be reminded of local recycling processes and what is or isn’t recyclable, as well as local organizations accepting donated items
For readers who didn’t realize that Arbor Day would fall on April 26th, it’s unlikely that you’ll rush out to plant a tree today. But you can honor the day by making plans to support the Town’s tree hugging efforts. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
The SPD is warning drivers to avoid an area of East Main St this morning. Read the full article → from Avoid East Main St near Overlook this morning
The Open Space Preservation Commission is inviting the public to take part in their annual Planet Palooza this weekend. The Earth Day celebrations are dedicated to the memory of late naturalist Linda Hubley. Read the full article → from Planet Palooza is this weekend (Updated)
This week, the Select Board discussed the next steps and costs for dealing with contamination at a Town owned site on Atwood Road where they had been hoping to build a small Affordable Housing project. Read the full article → from Town owned parcel confirmed as contaminated with lead
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is here. With a race for the board that represents the executive branch of Town government, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
A look at why ARHS’ MassCore scores fall well below state averages (and scores for neighboring towns) and why the administration doesn’t view that as an issue. Read the full article → from Algonquin underperforms on MassCore (while excelling in other state assessments) (Updated)
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from “Shop with a Purpose” – May 5th (Updated)
An update on new rates and other news related to the Town’s water system. Read the full article → from Water System & Rates Update
A Southborough “Ombudsman”, working with Springwell Elder Services as a Senior Care Adovate is looking to recruit more volunteers. He is holding an open house one week from today Read the full article → from Senior Care Advocates Needed
St. Mark’s School is doing some well deserved bragging. Two students will be competing in an international science and engineering fair after earning two of the top three prizes at the state competition. One of them is a Southborough resident. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
Now through Thursday, April 25th, the restaurant will donate a portion of the bill to The Friends of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Reminder: HOLA fundraiser for Friends of the Library — now through Thurs
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Registration for Southborough Community Garden plots opens Wednesday morning (Updated)