Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission have created an easier way to support families “temporarily housed in Southborough”. Read the full article → from Friends of SYC seeking financial donations to help Migrant families
Announcements
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list (or financial support) to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Southborough's Elderly Nutrition Program is looking for drivers to volunteer for a weekly route or as a backup
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Assabet for adults (and tweens): Skill training and enrichment classes this fall
The online catalog for Assabet Community Education includes skill training through its Technical Institute and a wide variety of enrichment classes under the After Dark banner.
Assabet is promoting its fall roster of Community Education courses on nights and weekends. Read the full article → from Assabet for adults (and tweens): Skill training and enrichment classes this fall
Seeking volunteers for community Medical Reserves and Emergency Response teams
Southborough's MRC and CERT both need more volunteers
This summer, Southborough’s Fire Department shared a call for more community volunteers for Southborough’s Medical Reserves Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Team. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for community Medical Reserves and Emergency Response teams
Donations sought for Emergency Shelter opened in Northborough
A local shelter took in 100 immigrants this week. Now, Northborough is seeking donations to help the families. Read the full article → from Donations sought for Emergency Shelter opened in Northborough
Job listings
Firefighter EMT/Paramedic
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
ZBA seeking Alternate Members
One of the Zoning Board of Appeals’ alternate member seats is vacant. The Town is seeking to fill it. They are prioritizing “fair-minded, with experience outside of building, development, and construction industries”. Read the full article → from ZBA seeking Alternate Members
CPA applications due August 31 (Updated)
The window to apply for Community Preservation Act funding in 2024 closes next month
If there’s a project you’re hoping voters will approve using CPA funds to support next year, the deadline to get the ball rolling is the end of next month. Read the full article → from CPA applications due August 31 (Updated)
Job listings
Library Associate and school year jobs in Southborough or at Algonquin
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Work in the Library’s Pollination Garden – Saturday
Volunteers are sought to help at a "Garden Workday" this weekend at the garden created to support native butterflies and bees.
The Open Space Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for a “Garden Workday” at the Southborough Library’s Pollination Preservation Garden. Read the full article → from Work in the Library’s Pollination Garden – Saturday
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
Trottier SOS: Thanks to supporters of the 8th Grade Banquet
The Trottier chapter of SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) asked me to share a public thank you to those who helped make the 8th Grade Banquet a success. Read the full article → from Trottier SOS: Thanks to supporters of the 8th Grade Banquet
SNAP recipients: Apply for a subsidized CSA Share
The Trustees are offering a limited number of "Share a Share" of Chestnut Hill Farm's Community Supported Agriculture program.
The Trustees asked me to share big news about their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program at Chestnut Hill Farm. For a limited number of applicants with SNAP benefits, $20 will buy 15 weeks of fresh veggies and herbs. Read the full article → from SNAP recipients: Apply for a subsidized CSA Share