Southborough’s organization to support LGBTQIA+ youth received a special award over the weekend. The group was honored by Wellesely Village Church with the Abernethy Award for “building bridges within the community” and “creating a welcoming and safe environment”. Read the full article → from Southborough Safe Spaces honored with Abernethy Award
Announcements
Job listings
St. Mark's Athletic Trainer, Recreation Program Coordinator, Elementary School Art Teacher, Substitute Social Studies Teacher and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
No parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Teen Suicide Prevention: Free training on QPR method
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free suicide prevention training. The next session is promoted as preventing suicides by teens. Read the full article → from Teen Suicide Prevention: Free training on QPR method
Do you plow/shovel snow in Southborough? Let the Senior Center know.
Many seniors aren’t up to clearing snow after a storm. The Southborough Senior Center is looking to compile a list of vendors that seniors can hire this winter. Read the full article → from Do you plow/shovel snow in Southborough? Let the Senior Center know.
Shop-With-A-Cop
Apply by Dec 13th for kids to participate.
The Southborough Police will again be part of the annual “Shop-With-A-Cop” event. They are encouraging families in need to apply to join them. Read the full article → from Shop-With-A-Cop
Feel Better Fitness class for ages 55+ on Tuesdays
Starting tomorrow, Southborough Recreation is offering a specialized fitness class for residents ages 55 years and older. Read the full article → from Feel Better Fitness class for ages 55+ on Tuesdays
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Christmas Tree sales
Firefighters will open their annual sale of Christmas trees this weekend, and a local farm is offering "cut your own".
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Here are the options in town. Read the full article → from Christmas Tree sales
Is your water brown? Hydrant flow testing today
This afternoon, the Town issued a notice from the Dept of Public Works about the temporary impact of hydrant flow tests being conducted today. Read the full article → from Is your water brown? Hydrant flow testing today
Help “Team Odessa” welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees (Updated)
With most of the family set to fly in next week, I’m sharing another request for support for the Ukrainian family forced to fleet their home, and details from a recent interview. Read the full article → from Help “Team Odessa” welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees (Updated)
GonkPlex progress
Track & stadium field open for community use; Phase one near completion; Turf infill change
This week, the schools announced that Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track and stadium field are available for community use — with some limits. I’m sharing those details, plus some others I learned, including a change to the turf infill from what was previously promoted. Read the full article → from GonkPlex progress
Reminder: Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
Southborough holds its annual parade and ceremony on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Reminder: Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
Reminder: Scouting for Food
This weekend, scouts will come to you to pick up donations for the Southborough Food Pantry
I have a reminder – and some new details – on this Saturday’s “Scouting for Food” collection drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food