This Saturday, February 24th, is the first day that Southborough voters can vote in-person for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Read the full article → from Early Voting opens Saturday (Updated)
Announcements
Job listings
Camp Counselor and NSBORO School jobs (including spring coaching & summer positions)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s virtual caucus a week from today to help elect delegates to the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening March 2nd (Updated – Again)
Don't get shut out of signing kids up for the Town's Summer Camp this year. Here are the details, including alternative options to consider.
Town’s Summer Camp quickly filled up the last two years. For the second year, they are giving Town residents a two day window to sign up kids before allowing the public at large. Read the full article → from Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening March 2nd (Updated – Again)
’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
Register now for seed pickup and/or Workshop on Sunday.
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 – 2nd Round
Potential Select Board Race
Papers have been pulled by the incumbent Chair and a potential challenger
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you can start the process tomorrow. Read the full article → from Potential Select Board Race
Accident on Main Street causing traffic issues (Updated)
Take Note: Route 30 currently has an impassable section
Steer clear of the section of Route 30 on Main Street between Sears Road and Wyndemere Drive this afternoon. Read the full article → from Accident on Main Street causing traffic issues (Updated)
Town Election season opens Wednesday
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
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)