At Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting, voters and officials debated the merits of three proposed stabilization funds for public schools. Two overwhelmingly passed. One failed by a large margin. Read the full article → from Town Meeting rejects ARHS Capital Stabilization fund (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
This spring and summer, Southborough Recreation is offering multiple classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others.
One of the options is a course that adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
(That means that if you decide to throw your hat in the ring, you wouldn’t have to run against someone already in the seat.) Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Three official races (Updated)
n three years, Southborough will celebrate its 300th anniversary. The Tricentennial Committee is seeking suggestions and input to help them plan “magical year of memorable events.” Read the full article → from Seeking input on how to celebrate the Tricentennial
The Friends of the Southborough Library have launched a new fundraiser this spring.*
Now through April 28th, you can order a hoodie sweatshirt (like the ones that Library staff have been sporting recently) or a matching t-shirt (including in kids sizes). Read the full article → from Library Hoodie & Tee fundraiser
The community is invited to participate in a Team Trivia Night fundraiser a week from Friday. Read the full article → from NEF Trivia Night – April 5
On Saturday, Town Meeting voters shot down one resident’s pitch to shave 1% off the overall budget. Soon after, they agreed with another resident’s push to improve public safety by increasing the budget to hire two more dispatchers. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting votes No on budget decrease, Yes on specific increase
Tomorrow is the last day of Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission’s March Munchie Madness. Read the full article → from March Munchie Madness Finals
There are many options in town for readers looking to attend Good Friday and Easter Services. Read the full article → from Holy Week and Easter services 2024 (Updated)
NeuraHope’s fundraising clothing drive fundraiser is through this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Clothing and textiles drive to benefit UMass Memorial Maternity patients
Over the past week, six community members received special honors. I’m rounding them up into one post. Read the full article → from Awards Roundup
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Town Meeting – We Need To Do Better
Tweens and teens are invited to decorate cupcakes at the Library this week. The free event will be led by a professional baker. Read the full article → from Cupcake decorating at the Library – Thursday