The regional elder services agency is seeking people to be trained as Nursing Home Advocates. (Also know as “Ombudsman”.) Read the full article → from Nursing Home Advocates Needed
Announcements
Sign up for booths (or to march) at Heritage Day
Heritage Day is around the corner with a deadline to register for a booth in less than 2 weeks
If you’d like to have a booth on the field at Heritage Day, the deadline to sign up is October 1st. Read the full article → from Sign up for booths (or to march) at Heritage Day
Seeking homeowners for Holiday House Tour
SHS is bringing back the popular tour highlighting fabulous holiday decor. They are looking for volunteers to support the fundraiser.
Southborough Historical Society is looking to hold a repeat of their successful Southborough Holiday House Tour. They are reaching out to the community for homeowners willing to take part in the fundraiser. Read the full article → from Seeking homeowners for Holiday House Tour
Covid and Flu Clinics
Over the weekend, the Public Health Dept announced more appointments were added for residents 12 and older to get vaccinated at the Regional Clinic. Read the full article → from Covid and Flu Clinics
Important new vacancies on school and Town committees Updated
Each of our public school committees has an open seat, Conservation needs two replacements, the Community Center Exploratory Committee is still unseated, and more
There’s more news about openings on important committees in town.
The latest announcements mean that Southborough is under represented on both of our high school committees and that the Conservation Commission is in need of help.
Plus, there are other important seats that need filling. Read the full article → from Important new vacancies on school and Town committees Updated
SCAC grant window through 10/17
The cycle is open to apply for cultural arts grants. Plus, the Council is still seeking new members
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced that their new grant window is open. They are also continuing to seek new members. Read the full article → from SCAC grant window through 10/17
Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
I am now ready to launch the new service. As I prepare to reach out to old subscribers, I rounded up the headlines they’ve missed. Read the full article → from Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service has posted: …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL WORCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boylston, or near Shrewsbury, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect Read the full article → from Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Nan’s Market opening Monday
News on the restaurant opening, business challenges, and job openings
There’s a new restaurant opening in Town. Nan’s Kitchen & Market will open on Monday, August 29th. Read the full article → from Nan’s Market opening Monday
Jobs at local daycare/preschool and public schools
Both Wee Care and NSBORO schools are promoting job openings
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Jobs at local daycare/preschool and public schools
Gas break on Main Street
Avoid downtown this morning due to an “active” break
The town of Southborough issued an announcement this morning Read the full article → from Gas break on Main Street
Pine Hill connection to Aquaduct Trail
Scouts built a trail that provides greater access to hiking for Pine Hill Road residents
Thanks to a Troop 92 Eagle Scout project, residents of Pine Hill Road can safely hike to some of the biggest area trails. Read the full article → from Pine Hill connection to Aquaduct Trail
SCAC Call for new members
The Cultural Arts Council is short the required members to qualify for granting state funds for local arts
I’ve learned that the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is in desperate need for volunteers and in risk of losing funding. Read the full article → from SCAC Call for new members
Meals seek wheels – Mondays
Volunteer drivers needed (regular commitment or as a backup)
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries – especially on Mondays. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels – Mondays