Since I last posted an update on the Town election, another potential candidate pulled papers. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential candidate for School Committee
Town Election Update: Potential candidate for School Committee
Announcements
Nominate a Community Hero
SYFS is asking the public to nominate someone deserving of the annual Wellness Award for relevant service to our community
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from Nominate a Community Hero
SCAC announces latest awards for local art & culture
The Southborough committee for the state agency that awards grants for culture and arts program has announced this year’s awards. Read the full article → from SCAC announces latest awards for local art & culture
Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)
I promised to keep readers apprised of news on who is/isn’t running on in the Town election this May. Today, I learned that there will be a change on another important board this spring. Plus, I’m highlighting a potential vacancy on another. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)
Corridor Nine scholarship applications due today
The annual scholarships are for colleges or trade school programs
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarship applications due today
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
Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots starting Monday
Residents can pay for use of a gardening plot on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots starting Monday
5th annual Library Seed Exchange is open
The Southborough Library is preparing to make seeds available through its annual seed exchange program. Read the full article → from 5th annual Library Seed Exchange is open
Celtics Tickets fundraiser (for March 18th game) deadline extended to Sunday (Updated)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off 4 donated tickets to the Celtics v Nets game on Sunday, March 18th.
For the second season, the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Celtics Tickets fundraiser (for March 18th game) deadline extended to Sunday (Updated)
Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)(Updated Again)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is again raffling off donated tickets to a Celtics game.
For the second season, the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)(Updated Again)
Town Election Update: Potential Select Board race brewing
The two incumbents and a potential challenger have pulled papers to run for two seats in an election that will likely have much higher participation than usual.
As promised, I’m keeping tabs on who will and won’t run for office in the May election. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential Select Board race brewing
Parkerville Rd North closed all week — but for limited hours
The closure is only from 9am - 2:15 pm.
The Town announced this afternoon that the “Parkerville Road – North” will be closed all week.
The good news is the temporary closure is actually only for certain hours. And it seems the scheduling avoids impacting most commuters and most families with kids in school. Read the full article → from Parkerville Rd North closed all week — but for limited hours
Apply for financial aid for RAPs, Camps, & Winter Wishes
SYFS is encouraging residents in financial need to make use of its support paying for recreational programs for children and their annual "Winter Wishes" program.
For families struggling to make ends meet, Southborough Youth & Family Services wants to help make Town programs affordable. The agency is encouraging Southborough residents who qualify to apply for Financial Assistance. Read the full article → from Apply for financial aid for RAPs, Camps, & Winter Wishes
Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” award deadline is March 10th
The Library is seeking nominations for who should win the annual award named after longtime former Library staff member Peggy Tuttle.
The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the 10th annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. Read the full article → from Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” award deadline is March 10th