Residents are encouraged to “adopt” a hydrant in their neighborhood to keep clear of snow. Read the full article → from SFD asks residents to clear hydrants, “Help Us Help You”
Announcements
Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
Top priority is residents aged 75+, but future phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
On Friday, Southborough announced state funding of a “Shared Winter Streets and Spaces” grant award. While I’m sharing that, I’m also including recent news about other state funding authorizations for our Town. Read the full article → from Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
Thanks to a grant from the Southborough Community Fund, Southborough Youth & Family Services can now refer residents in need of mental health support to a free, dedicated referral service. Read the full article → from SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
Snow Day: February 2, 2021 (Updated)
This evening, the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough announced that school will be canceled for tomorrow, February 2nd. Read the full article → from Snow Day: February 2, 2021 (Updated)
Southborough predicted to get 12-18″ of heavy wet snow & 30-35 MPH wind gusts
The National Weather Service warns we’re in for over a foot of heavy snow in town. Read the full article → from Southborough predicted to get 12-18″ of heavy wet snow & 30-35 MPH wind gusts
NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
Northborough-Southborough public schools hope to allow 4-days per week attendance for K-5 students starting a year and ten days since the schools closed last spring. A phased roll out indicates that middle school and Algonquin would follow at dates not yet certain. Read the full article → from NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up by Sunday to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
Oh “Dear”, please don’t reply to email asking if you can “communicate”!
Don’t fall for an apparent phishing email referencing mysouthborough.com. Read the full article → from Oh “Dear”, please don’t reply to email asking if you can “communicate”!
Southborough job listings: Police officer and Public Health Nurse
The Town of Southborough is looking to recruit a Police Officer and a full time Public Health Nurse. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police officer and Public Health Nurse
Schools seeking remote, long term substitute for remote students and other NSBORO jobs
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools have had difficulty finding needed staff to support remote schooling for students who are staying at home during the pandemic. I offered to help get the word out. Read the full article → from Schools seeking remote, long term substitute for remote students and other NSBORO jobs
Register now for Winter Sow program to support Native Pollinator • Native Plant initiative (Updated)
If you’d like to have flowering native plants in your yard and around the community this summer to support native pollinators, you can sign up to sow the seeds this winter to make that possible. Read the full article → from Register now for Winter Sow program to support Native Pollinator • Native Plant initiative (Updated)
Disposable facemasks for veterans available through Southborough Rotary
The Rotary Club of Southborough is continuing to distribute facemasks. This time, they are making a public offer for Southborough Veterans in need of disposable masks. Read the full article → from Disposable facemasks for veterans available through Southborough Rotary
Southborough job listings: Technicians; NSBORO jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Technicians; NSBORO jobs