Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Garden plots available
Announcements
Food Pantry stock is getting low
Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its 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 stock is getting low
Road closure to impact NSBORO bus times this afternoon
A downed power line is causing a road closure on Bartlett Street, south of Algonquin’s driveway. Read the full article → from Road closure to impact NSBORO bus times this afternoon
Job listings
Clinician for SYFS and Day Camp Nurse for SEDP
I learned of two new jobs available in Southborough. The Town is seeking a Clinician and the public schools’ summer camp needs a Nurse. Read the full article → from Job listings
Shop with a Purpose on May 13th
The 2nd annual Craft & Vendor Fair will support Friends of Southborough Youth Commission's Camp Scholarships
A week from Saturday, the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (FSYC) is hosting its second annual shopping fundraiser for the Southborough Summer Camp Scholarship program. Read the full article → from Shop with a Purpose on May 13th
Town House is open for business
Given that today is the deadline for paying Town taxes, the Town wanted to make sure the public knows the Town House is open, despite renovations in progress: Read the full article → from Town House is open for business
Planet Palooza cancellations this weekend due to rain
The Earth Day Concert, Garden Tour & Talk, and Town Forest Walks won't take place this weekend
Mother Nature is interfering with the events meant to celebrate it this weekend. Planet Palooza outdoor events on Saturday and Sunday are cancelled due to the forecast rain. Read the full article → from Planet Palooza cancellations this weekend due to rain
Town House closed this Friday
The Town announced that the Town House building will be closed on Friday, April 28th.
The public can still conduct business with Town employees online. That includes paying Town Taxes which are due on Monday. Read the full article → from Town House closed this Friday
Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
The committee is asking for the public to watch their meetings and provide feedback on community facility needs and ideas for solutions.
A committee looking at possibilities for meeting the Town’s long term facility needs (including for offices and recreational programming) is asking the public to make sure they aren’t missing any considerations. Read the full article → from Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Q&A for candidates competing for School Committee and Select Board (and maybe Planning Board and Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds)
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Reminder: Hydrant flushing to take place next week
The tentative schedule for the annual maintenance is Monday, April 24th - Friday, April 28th.
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to begin next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Hydrant flushing to take place next week
Plan for Arbor Day – April 28th
Information on planting trees along roadways or within your private boundaries.
Southborough will observe Arbor Day in 9 days. For anyone who wants to honor the day by planting a tree, I’m sharing information to help plan ahead. Read the full article → from Plan for Arbor Day – April 28th
Candidates’ Night is May 4th
Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board, Planning Board, Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds, and the Southborough School Committee
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night is May 4th
Library Staff Appreciation Week
Swing by the Library's "Appreciation Station" to show your support for the staff this week. You can also enjoy special programs for kids this week.
This week is “Library Staff Appreciation Week”. The Friends of the Southborough Library* are inviting the public to show their support through an “Appreciation Station” temporarily set up at the Library. Read the full article → from Library Staff Appreciation Week