Now that the restoration work made possible by Southborough CPA funds is complete, the church is inviting the community to a celebration this week to rededicate the historic tower. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church Clock and Bell Tower Dedication – Thursday (Updated)
Announcements
Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Friends of SYC's 3rd annual Craft & Vendor Fair will include a Bouncy House and Food Trucks
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Downtown business Grand Opening Friday afternoon
Metrowest Mini Splits' Ribbon Cutting will include free food, prizes and a raffle to support a local charity
The public is invited to the Grand Opening downtown for Metrowest Mini Splits this Friday afternoon. To entice you to attend, the business will hold a drawing for a Free Mini Split System.* Read the full article → from Downtown business Grand Opening Friday afternoon
SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
The Southborough Police Department is sharing news that they believe a Southborough home burglarized this winter was part of a string of burglaries that targeted Indian and South Asian families. Read the full article → from SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
Information on supporting Southborough's efforts, including by planting trees along roadways or within your private boundaries.
For readers who didn’t realize that Arbor Day would fall on April 26th, it’s unlikely that you’ll rush out to plant a tree today. But you can honor the day by making plans to support the Town’s tree hugging efforts. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
Meet & Greet at Cordaville Hall, followed by Q&A for Select Board candidates
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is here. With a race for the board that represents the executive branch of Town government, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
“Shop with a Purpose” – May 5th (Updated)
Friends of SYC's 3rd annual Craft & Vendor Fair will include a Bouncy House and Food Trucks
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from “Shop with a Purpose” – May 5th (Updated)
Water System & Rates Update
Rates are going up in June, the MWRA reports a clean bill of health, and an Update on the Hopkinton connection project.
An update on new rates and other news related to the Town’s water system. Read the full article → from Water System & Rates Update
Senior Care Advocates Needed
Join an open house next week to learn more.
A Southborough “Ombudsman”, working with Springwell Elder Services as a Senior Care Adovate is looking to recruit more volunteers. He is holding an open house one week from today Read the full article → from Senior Care Advocates Needed
Registration for Southborough Community Garden plots opens Wednesday morning (Updated)
Residents can pay for use of a gardening plot on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Registration for Southborough Community Garden plots opens Wednesday morning (Updated)
Job listings
Recreation Director, Camp Supervisor, Camp Counselors, School District IT Director, Algonquin Asst. Principal, Trottier School Psychologist, and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Household items sought for families moving out of Northborough’s Shelter
NSBORO Schools’ Wellness Director Mary Ellen Duggan asked me to share a request for donated household items (new or gently used) to aid their “journey to independent living”. Read the full article → from Household items sought for families moving out of Northborough’s Shelter
Senior Center Survey due by April 30th
The survey is targeted to ages 55+ (seniors and soon-to-be).
The council on Aging is seeking input to help them plan for future programs and services to offer through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Senior Center Survey due by April 30th
Hydrant flushing begins Monday
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place next week. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing begins Monday