Cubmasters have announced their decision to merge the two Southborough packs and are inviting families to join them. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts announce Pack merger & info session
This week, ARHS’ Varsity Football coach tweeted a sudden opening in his coaching staff. While I’m sharing that listing, I’m, updating on other Town and school jobs. And I discovered that since I last posted about the Building Commissioner status, the Town has advertised the opening. Read the full article → from Job listings (Updated)
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, this is a gorgeous week to explore it. If you already enjoyed the experience, or you’re a big fan of poetry, you may want to mark your calendars for the annual closing ceremony. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closing ceremony — September 14
I’m sharing important information from the Tricentennial Committee’s latest newsletter, with a focus on the sponsorship opportunities they are pitching. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Sponsorship Opportunities
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is seeking volunteers to help them prepare for the next round of grants to support arts and culture in/for our community.
While I’m sharing their news, I’m also updating on the other vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. Read the full article → from SCAC’s call for new members. Plus other committees with vacancies
The Southborough Library is promoting the circulation of items well beyond books. Read the full article → from Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection
The “community coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance misuse in Northborough and Southborough” is asking parents from both towns for feedback. Read the full article → from Encompass survey for parents of 11-18 yr olds
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
Rec announced cancellation of a program tonight. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Family Yoga Cancelled
Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.
As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
St. Matthew Parish of Southborough asked me to share an announcement about the recipients of this year’s “St. Matthew, Mary Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship.” Read the full article → from St Matthew’s shares news of Scholarship Recipients
For ten years, a pollinator garden at Breakneck Hill has served as a “Beecology” research site for “how creating functional pollination systems can help preserve biodiversity.”
This Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission and Stewardship Committee are celebrating the milestone by inviting the public to tour the garden and learn about the “significant gains in populations of at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
If you’re looking for something to do in town during daylight hours (alone or with family/friends), this month is a great time to explore the trails at Beals Preserve. I’m sharing an update, with a focus on organizers’ annual Call for Poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st