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
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
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
Food Pantry’s current needs this week
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 this week
Art on the Trails’ Call for Poetry
The public is invited to explore art at Beals Preserve and encouraged to submit poems inspired by the "Transformation" themed exhibit
Last week the 2021 Art on the Trails officially opened. As is their traditions, organizers are now putting out a call to poets to be inspired by the works. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails’ Call for Poetry
Job listings
Teen jobs and NSBORO School jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Southborough installing free sunscreen dispensers at several parks and playgrounds
The Town secured grant funding for an initiative to encourage the public to protect their skin from developing melanoma.
The Southborough Board of Health announced today that free sunscreen dispensers will be installed at six playgrounds and recreational areas in town. Read the full article → from Southborough installing free sunscreen dispensers at several parks and playgrounds
Art on the Trails Installation this weekend
On Saturday, the public can see artists installing their work for the summerlong exhibit along Beals Preserve trails. Plus enjoy music and refreshments.
This weekend, artists will be installing sixteen works for Southborough’s Art on the Trails. The public is invited to watch and enjoy the special event. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation this weekend
Missing Dog: Have you seen Bubbles?
Bubbles’, a shy pug, got loose last week. Although she’s from Marlborough, she was recently spotted around the Southborough border.
According to the owner, she is shy. Anyone who spots her is asked not to call her name or chase her. Just please call her owner. Read the full article → from Missing Dog: Have you seen Bubbles?
Join the CSA for locally grown, organic produce (Updated)
Chestnut Hill Farm is promoting the program as a way to connect with the land and farmers, and share in the bounty.
The working farm in Southborough is touting its now officially organic produce, available year round thanks to their greenhouse. Read the full article → from Join the CSA for locally grown, organic produce (Updated)
Sign up to to “Tell Your Story”
Members of the NSBORO school community (including parents, teen students, and staff) are invited to apply to take part in the district's second 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 Sign up to to “Tell Your Story”
Sign up for free Narcan Training on Tuesday
Southborough Public Health is offering free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Next week, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training on Tuesday
Select Board puts ticking clock on saving the downtown Gazebo (Updated)
The board gave the public 2 weeks to come up with ideas/take on responsibility for moving the structure from the Main Street property.
On Tuesday, the Select Board determined that they aren’t interested in preserving the gazebo on the Town’s old Main Street property. They are willing to give the public a chance to come up with a solution for saving it. But they put a 2 week deadline on getting that feedback. Read the full article → from Select Board puts ticking clock on saving the downtown Gazebo (Updated)