Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Announcements
Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month (Updated)
Go Green this Friday! And mark your calendars and/or sign up for yoga, workshops, story times, art activities, relaxing activities, connecting with nature, and more.
Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month (Updated)
Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
A Mass Dept of Public Utilities investigation invites comments on customers' rate experiences, and input on other questions they are looking into.
The state is inviting the all gas and electricity customers to comment on delivery charges.
I’m also reminding about the Town’s program meant to help save costs on the supply side. And, I’m highlighting (for Earth Day week), that some Town plan users may want to upgrade to a greener choice.
Read the full article → from Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
Earth Day Clean Up — Saturday
Rotary is again encouraging the community to use the Saturday after Earth Day to pick up trash on the sides of Southborough streets.
I’m reminding readers about the annual community “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — Saturday
Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday
The Rotary Club of Southborough offers two scholarship opportunities to residents
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due this weekend. Read the full article → from Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday
Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
A reminder this Marathon Monday, that 18 Southborough residents are running in today’s big race. You can find a link to my post with highlights here.
While I’m sharing that, I also want to spotlight another town connection to the race. Over the weekend, the Community Advocate published a writeup of a Southborough volunteer who has become a “Marathon Mainstay”. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place, starting at the end of the month. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Earth Day Clean Up — April 25th
Rotary is again encouraging the community to use the Saturday after Earth Day to pick up trash on the sides of Southborough streets.
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — April 25th
Please stay out of Beals Preserve’s parking lot
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share an updated announcement with readers.
Previously, I posted that they have temporarily closed the parking lot at Beals Preserve. Now, they are asking for the public to also avoid even walking through the lot this spring. The announcement also clarifies that the lot closure will go on much longer than I initially realized. Read the full article → from Please stay out of Beals Preserve’s parking lot
Art on the Trails “Call for Art” deadline is April 15
Art on the Trails organizers are asking artists to propose art to install at Beals Preserve for the 10th annual summerlong exhibition. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails “Call for Art” deadline is April 15
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
Nominate a “Community Hero” by this Monday
SYFS moved up the deadline, and is promoting a final push for nominating community members deserving of the annual service award for improving community Wellness.
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. Read the full article → from Nominate a “Community Hero” by this Monday
Understanding Teen Depression — Tuesday
Next week, community members are invited to join a virtual workshop on “Understanding Teen Depression”. The session is geared to helping parents of Northborough and Southborough teens. Read the full article → from Understanding Teen Depression — Tuesday
Southborough Mom Opens “Concierge-Style” Dental Studio Just 8 Minutes from Town Center
[The following information was sponsored by by Innova Smiles)
You’ve likely seen Dr. Ambereen Fatima at school drop-offs or the library — she has been a Southborough resident since 2018 and is a proud mom of two in our local schools.
After practicing as a Dentist for over 13 years in MA, she recently launched a new passion project just over the border: Innova Smiles, a modern dental studio designed to bring a “high-tech, high-touch” experience to MetroWest families. Read the full article → from Southborough Mom Opens “Concierge-Style” Dental Studio Just 8 Minutes from Town Center