The Southborough Dept of Health asked me to share a survey being conducted by MassDPH. The survey seeks to learn “How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your life?” Read the full article → from Covid-19 Community Impact Survey
Announcements
One “Summer Readers” will win a special Bruins package – enter drawing for tickets and high fives
One young participant in this past summer’s Southborough Library Summer Reading Program will win a special prize from the Boston Bruins. The big prize is two tickets to a home game along with high fives from players leaving the locker room. Read the full article → from One “Summer Readers” will win a special Bruins package – enter drawing for tickets and high fives
Southborough encouraging safe Trick or Treating
Southborough’s Board of Health is encouraging the public to follow the health and safety guidance issued by the state – which allows for trick or treating while following some safety tips. Read the full article → from Southborough encouraging safe Trick or Treating
Hearings on 29 proposed Shade Tree removals: What’s on the chopping block (Updated)
Next week, the Planning Board will hold two hearings next week on 29 trees slated for potential removal. Read the full article → from Hearings on 29 proposed Shade Tree removals: What’s on the chopping block (Updated)
Storm leaves the Southborough Library, Town House and many households without power (Updated-Again)
is still showing 7 outages in town impacting 43 customers. Two of those customers are the Southborough Library and the Town House. Read the full article → from Storm leaves the Southborough Library, Town House and many households without power (Updated-Again)
SYFS Holiday Giving: Seeking and offering help
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a Holiday Giving Program to support residents in need. This year, SYFS is holding the collection drive early. Read the full article → from SYFS Holiday Giving: Seeking and offering help
Southborough job listings: Schools still seeking variety of subs (and other jobs)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Schools still seeking variety of subs (and other jobs)
Deer hunting about to open: Details on when and where in Southborough (Updated – again)
With a warning from DCR that they are bringing back deer hunting to much of its property around the Sudbury Reservoir, I’m reminder hikers to take caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting about to open: Details on when and where in Southborough (Updated – again)
Nominate an historic property for recognition (homes, businesses, or “other”)
The Historical Commission has announced a program to recognize preserved properties. Read the full article → from Nominate an historic property for recognition (homes, businesses, or “other”)
Trails Update: Bay Circuit and Boroughs Loop Connector reconstructed and open, and more
The Southborough Trails Committee announced a reconstructed connector to get hikers off the roads and onto trails with “stunning views”. Read the full article → from Trails Update: Bay Circuit and Boroughs Loop Connector reconstructed and open, and more
Flu Clinic on Saturday – A few slots available for students
The Southborough Board of Health is holding a Flu Clinic this weekend. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic on Saturday – A few slots available for students
Collection drive for Abby’s House
A Southborough Girl Scout troop is running a collection drive for Abby’s House in Worcester. They will be collecting cleaning supplies, kitchenware supplies and more. Read the full article → from Collection drive for Abby’s House
SHS is encouraging residents to help document historic homes
The Southborough Historical Society is launching a project to document the history of houses for the next generation of homeowners . To that end, they are looking for residents to share the info they have on their old homes. Read the full article → from SHS is encouraging residents to help document historic homes
Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here
The annual Pumpkin Stroll won’t be held this year, but I invite you to send in pics of your creative carvings. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here