A survey asks for feedback on planned downtown signage and the symbol that will be featured as a “motif” symbol for Southborough. Read the full article → from New survey on Southborough “motif” and signs — Feedback due 5 pm Friday
The Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share a couple of news items. One is highlights from from their recent annual meeting where they reviewed accomplishments and gave out the annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award.
They also recognized a retiring longtime board member, which leads to their second item — a call for volunteers to fill two seats on SOLF’s Board of Trustees. Read the full article → from Join SOLF’s Board of Trustees
Earlier this month, the Southborough Food Pantry added more community members in need to their “client” list. As of mid-May, they are serving “200 people and counting” which they described as the highest number they have had “in quite a long time”.
That detail was from a Facebook request for food donations. But more recently, organizers reached out to ask me to let readers know that they also are in great need of more helping hands. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
A local community theater group is promoting auditions for its next production. While the play is fun family-friendly musical, they are seeking cast members ages 18+. Read the full article → from Curtain Up is holding adult auditions for Shrek the Musical in June
The Town posted news about roadway lines scheduled to be painted between 9:00 pm tonight and 5:00 am tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Roadway lines being painted across town tonight
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 Scarlett? (Updated – Found!)
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances Moved Indoors (Updated)
The “community coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance misuse in Northborough and Southborough” is asking parents from both towns to participate in upcoming focus groups. Read the full article → from Encompass focus groups for parents of 6th-12th graders (Updated)
As part of their celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Southborough Youth & Family Services is partnering with Southborough Recreation to put on a Mindful Art event a week from Friday. Read the full article → from Mindful Art for most ages — May 22
I’m sharing details and images on bear sightings in town, safety information, and details on who to contact if you spot one in your neighborhood. Read the full article → from Black Bear sightings: Take precautions
This isn’t exactly Southborough news, but a major road project nearby impacts Southborough commuters. Some stages, like one next week, could have temporary ripple effects on traffic in town.
And the ultimate goal includes traffic relief on interstate highways that could have longer term impacts on Route 9 in Southborough. (Hopefully good ones.) Read the full article → from 495/90 Interchange Project: 90 West to 495 South exit shift next week
Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring.
The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.
But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”
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
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)