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)
Announcements
Look for your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The annual Street Listing form hit mailboxes this month. (It’s also known as the Town Census.) This is a reminder to fill it out and send it in. Read the full article → from Look for your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Rec is looking for feedback from parents of Southborough elementary schoolers.
Rec is “Calling all Mary Finn, Woodward, and Neary families” to give their honest feedback in a brief survey. Read the full article → from K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
Reminder — As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
Southborough Youth & Family Services has asked me to remind the community about an important survey promoted in the fall.
If you are a Southborough (or Northborough) parent/caregiver who hasn’t yet completed the anonymous Encompass Survey, please take a few minutes to provide your input related to alcohol and drugs. Read the full article → from Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a celebration themed “Purpose, Partnership, and Power: The Path to Civic Well-being”
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Wrapping up the holiday contests
Southborough helped make the winter holidays a bit brighter and more colorful for the community by holding special contests. Now, I’m sharing their news on the contest winners. Read the full article → from Wrapping up the holiday contests
Christmas Tree pickup – January 11th
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 11th
What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2024
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2024
Holiday Lights Contest Voting Extended!
Rec is giving the community more time to drive by some great holiday light/decorations in town before voting on their favorites! Read the full article → from Holiday Lights Contest Voting Extended!
Voting open for the Winter Coloring Contest
Southborough Recreation has posted images for the finalists in the Winter Coloring Contest. The public is invited to help decide the winners. Read the full article → from Voting open for the Winter Coloring Contest
Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available (Updated – Extended Contest!)
It’s time to use Southbrough Recreation’s interactive map to drive by some great holiday light/decorations in town, then vote for your favorites! Read the full article → from Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available (Updated – Extended Contest!)
Apply to “Share Your Story”
Members of the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 3rd annual Story Bridge.
A week from tonight, the community is invited to a “StoryBridge” event. After months of coaching, ten members of the NSBORO community will tell their personal stories. Read the full article → from Apply to “Share Your Story”
Sorry about the hiccup this morning!
In trying to resolve some behind the scenes tech glitches last night, I temporarily lost Friday’s posts and updates. Getting those restored this morning caused some temporary problems for readers. But everything should be back and running now! Read the full article → from Sorry about the hiccup this morning!