As the Neary Building Committee continues its work studying a potential school building project, they are looking for more community feedback. Read the full article → from Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
Announcements
Adult sports/fitness this spring: Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, & Beach Tennis
Adult residents can sign up for a variety of leagues, sessions, and/or lessons
This year, multiple league opportunities for adults are promoted by Southborough Recreation, in addition to adult sports classes and programs they offer. Read the full article → from Adult sports/fitness this spring: Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, & Beach Tennis
Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Starting Monday, the Community Garden area parking and trail will be roped off for several weeks to allow the Town's contractor to "mobilize" to clean up the old dump in the woods.
Today, the Town announced that progress on cleaning up an old farm dump will impact parking and trail access at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land.
BHCL will still be open to the public, but there will be restricted areas, starting Monday and lasting for several weeks. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Job listings
Youth job checking tobacco license compliance, Full Time Police Officer, Part-time Dispatcher, ARHS Guidance Counselor, Trottier Baseball Coach, and more
I have more Southborough related jobs to share. Read the full article → from Job listings
New blood running for seats in upcoming election (Updated)
There's a race for the Housing Authority, and new candidates are running for school committees and the Library Trustees. There is still time to pull papers to run for any of the seats on the ballot this May.
I promised to keep readers updated on the Town election. There is another potential race brewing. And it is worth noting that some incumbents aren’t running for re-election this spring.
(That means that if you decide to throw your hat in the ring, you wouldn’t have to run against someone already in the seat.) Read the full article → from New blood running for seats in upcoming election (Updated)
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for the 2024 Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available
Nominate a Community Hero
SYFS is asking the public to nominate someone deserving of the annual Wellness award for relevant service to our community
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from Nominate a Community Hero
Police: Traffic, Icy Roads, and seeking info on Wyndemere Burglary
Southborough Police have alerted that an accident at Route 9 East and Woodland Road is causing traffic backups. They further warn of ice patches throughout town including on Route 9 and Central Street.
In a post yesterday, the SPD also issued a public request for any information related to a home burglary that appears to have taken place on Saturday between 4:00 – 8:00 pm on Wyndemere Road through a 2nd story window. Read the full article → from Police: Traffic, Icy Roads, and seeking info on Wyndemere Burglary
Job listings: Fay staff, faculty, and camp counselors
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings: Fay staff, faculty, and camp counselors
Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
The Trash Pit is temporarily closed for repairs, but the station is still open for regular hours, including to dump most trash.
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 Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
How did Southborough vote?
Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Super Tuesday in Southborough: Primary details
The “Super Tuesday” Presidential Primary is tomorrow, March 5th. Here’s a reminder about what you need to know about voting in Southborough and the races on the ballots. Read the full article → from Super Tuesday in Southborough: Primary details
Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” deadline is March 12
The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the 5th annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. And I owe a late congrats to last year’s winner. Read the full article → from Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” deadline is March 12
Reminder: Family Costume Karaoke – Friday
Help fund camp scholarships and join a fun kick off for the "International Day of Unplugging"
Southborough Youth and Family Services and Southborough Rec are kicking off “International Day of Unplugging” with a special event for families. It also serves as a Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission fundraiser for summer camp scholarships. Read the full article → from Reminder: Family Costume Karaoke – Friday