Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
School delayed 2 hrs
NSBORO Schools will open late on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Announcements
Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
This spring and summer, Southborough Recreation is offering multiple classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others.
One of the options is a course that adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
Town Election Update: Three official races (Updated)
The May ballot will include a race for the Select Board and two races for the Regional School Committee
(That means that if you decide to throw your hat in the ring, you wouldn’t have to run against someone already in the seat.) Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Three official races (Updated)
Seeking input on how to celebrate the Tricentennial
n three years, Southborough will celebrate its 300th anniversary. The Tricentennial Committee is seeking suggestions and input to help them plan “magical year of memorable events.” Read the full article → from Seeking input on how to celebrate the Tricentennial
Library Hoodie & Tee fundraiser
The Friends of the Southborough Library is selling sweatshirts and t-shirts.
The Friends of the Southborough Library have launched a new fundraiser this spring.*
Now through April 28th, you can order a hoodie sweatshirt (like the ones that Library staff have been sporting recently) or a matching t-shirt (including in kids sizes). Read the full article → from Library Hoodie & Tee fundraiser
Clothing and textiles drive to benefit UMass Memorial Maternity patients
NeuraHope’s fundraising clothing drive fundraiser is through this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Clothing and textiles drive to benefit UMass Memorial Maternity patients
Awards Roundup
Six members of our community were recently honored for work with school nurses, sportsmanship, exceptional public health volunteerism, and library service
Over the past week, six community members received special honors. I’m rounding them up into one post. Read the full article → from Awards Roundup
Town Survey Results (and a request for help)
MTC is asking for a volunteer data scientist/engineer to help analyze results and trends
Results from the Town’s comprehensive survey were tallied and posted in time to help inform officials and voters before this Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting. And now, MTC is putting out a related call for help. Read the full article → from Town Survey Results (and a request for help)
Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
The survey by the Neary Building Committee will close this Sunday. And Save The Date for an open forum on April 11th.
As the Neary Building Committee continues its work studying a potential school building project, they are looking for more community feedback. Read the full article → from Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
Adult sports/fitness this spring: Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, & Beach Tennis
Adult residents can sign up for a variety of leagues, sessions, and/or lessons
This year, multiple league opportunities for adults are promoted by Southborough Recreation, in addition to adult sports classes and programs they offer. Read the full article → from Adult sports/fitness this spring: Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, & Beach Tennis
Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Starting Monday, the Community Garden area parking and trail will be roped off for several weeks to allow the Town's contractor to "mobilize" to clean up the old dump in the woods.
Today, the Town announced that progress on cleaning up an old farm dump will impact parking and trail access at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land.
BHCL will still be open to the public, but there will be restricted areas, starting Monday and lasting for several weeks. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Job listings
Youth job checking tobacco license compliance, Full Time Police Officer, Part-time Dispatcher, ARHS Guidance Counselor, Trottier Baseball Coach, and more
I have more Southborough related jobs to share. Read the full article → from Job listings
New blood running for seats in upcoming election (Updated)
There's a race for the Housing Authority, and new candidates are running for school committees and the Library Trustees. There is still time to pull papers to run for any of the seats on the ballot this May.
I promised to keep readers updated on the Town election. There is another potential race brewing. And it is worth noting that some incumbents aren’t running for re-election this spring.
(That means that if you decide to throw your hat in the ring, you wouldn’t have to run against someone already in the seat.) Read the full article → from New blood running for seats in upcoming election (Updated)
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for the 2024 Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available