If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you can start the process tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town Election season opens Wednesday
Town Election season opens Wednesday
Announcements
Transfer Station Trash Pit will be briefly closed in early March
The station will still be open for regular hours, but with a different process and a few restrictions.
The Town is giving advance notice of work that will temporarily impact normal operations at the Transfer Station in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Transfer Station Trash Pit will be briefly closed in early March
School cancelled – Winter Storm Warning: 8-16″ of snow Tuesday (Updated – Again)
Update: Northborough-Southborough Public Schools and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High Schools are cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13th.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. The latest info has snow not starting until tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 13th. Read the full article → from School cancelled – Winter Storm Warning: 8-16″ of snow Tuesday (Updated – Again)
Found a pothole? Call DPW
DPW has been patrolling and filling potholes. If they missed one on your road (or one you commute on), call them. Read the full article → from Found a pothole? Call DPW
Thank you for your clothing and goods donations
Goodwill asked me to share with readers a thank you from their CEO for their donations of clothing and household goods in Southborough. While I’m sharing that, I’m also updating on the options in town, including the SOS* textile bins. Read the full article → from Thank you for your clothing and goods donations
Family Costume Karaoke – March 1st
Southborough Youth and Family Services and Southborough Rec are calling on families to start thinking about what costumes to wear at a special fundraiser to kick off a Day of Unplugging. Read the full article → from Family Costume Karaoke – March 1st
’24 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated)
Register now for seed pickup and/or Workshop on Saturday.
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’24 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated)
Voting in the Presidential Primary
Register (or update your party affiliation) by Feb 24th; Request your Mail in Ballot by Feb 27th; Early Voting options
The “Super Tuesday” Presidential Primary is just a month from today. The Town Clerk asked me to share important information on registration, voting by mail, and early voting options. Read the full article → from Voting in the Presidential Primary
Art on the Trails 2024
This year's theme of "Legacy" is in honor late SOLF Presidents, Whitney Beals
Starting in two weeks, artists can submit proposals to be part of 2024 Art on the Trails. This year, organizers tapped into a theme that is personal to them and the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails 2024
Sign up for free Narcan Training – February 5th
Southborough Public Health is offering another free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Next week, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training – February 5th
Food Pantry needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated 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 needs
School delayed 2 hrs
NSBORO Schools will open late on Monday, January 29, 2024
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
Job listings
SYFS Business Admin, Fire Chief, Firefighter/Paramedic, Police Officer, Equipment Operator/Truck Driver, NSBORO Schools' Director of Instructional Technology and Science, ELD/ESL High School Teacher, Coaches, and more
The Town is promoting a new opening for a full time Business Admin, and working to recruit a replacement for the outgoing Fire Chief, and a firefighter/paramedic.
In looking at the Town’s website, they are also still trying to hire a Police Officer and a driver for DPW. Plus, there are a bunch more listings for jobs in our schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
After School Programs Cancelled & Library Closing Early
Southborough Recreation announced that after school programs are cancelled today. Algonquin cancelled games scheduled for today. And the Southborough Library is closing at 1:00 pm today, with afternoon and evening programs are postponed as a result.
All of that is of course because of the weather impact on driving. Today’s lousy conditions also contributed to a bumpy start for the school week, especially for Algonquin. Read the full article → from After School Programs Cancelled & Library Closing Early