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The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers

There are a variety of ways you can support the Southborough Food Pantry

by Beth Melo on

Earlier this month, the Southborough Food Pantry added more community members in need to their “client” list. As of mid-May, they are serving “200 people and counting” which they described as the highest number they have had “in quite a long time”.

That detail was from a Facebook request for food donations. But more recently, organizers reached out to ask me to let readers know that they also are in great need of more helping hands. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers

Curtain Up is holding adult auditions for Shrek the Musical in June

The regional theater company will perform the musical on Trottier's stage this fall. They are inviting adults to sign up to audition for a role.

by Beth Melo on

A local community theater group is promoting auditions for its next production. While the play is fun family-friendly musical, they are seeking cast members ages 18+. Read the full article → from Curtain Up is holding adult auditions for Shrek the Musical in June

Reminder: Food Truck Festival tonight (and next two Wednesdays)

A reminder about the Rotary's free community festival Wednesdays through June 10th, including their fundraising drive and truck lineup.

by Beth Melo on

Reminder — Tonight is the second night of the Rotary Club of Southborough’s popular Food Trucks series. The “Festival” runs for four Wednesdays each spring. Read the full article → from Reminder: Food Truck Festival tonight (and next two Wednesdays)

Seeking residents with Building Construction/Design experience for School Building Committee

Apply ASAP to fill a vacancy on the committee to oversee Neary School renovation studies. The appointment will be made soon.

by Beth Melo on

In a post about committee vacancies earlier this week, I noted that the Town would need to fill a seat on the Elementary School Building Committee. On Tuesday night, the Select Board decided that they need a volunteer with relevant experience in engineering, construction or design of buildings.

There is a volunteer waiting in the wings. But a Select Board member highlighted that his appointment might create an “optics issue”. His joining would make the majority of the committee former members of the Neary Building Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Building Construction/Design experience for School Building Committee

250 Turnpike Rd 40B development approved with conditions

The ZBA issued its decision approving the permit for a project to build 32 townhouses. Some details still need to be resolved through the Planning Board and Conservation.

by Beth Melo on

The Zoning Board of Appeals issued its written decision approving the permit for a 40B housing development southwest of the corner of Route 9 and Parkerville Road.

The project proposes 32 new townhouses behind the Beehive building and contractor’s yard. The ZBA’s decision included several conditions to mitigate impacts on the Town and abutters. Read the full article → from 250 Turnpike Rd 40B development approved with conditions

Celebrate Wellness and “community champions”

The SYFS' annual celebration for Mental Health Awareness will thank a slate of honorees. The community is invited to submit reflections on them in advance.

by Beth Melo on

The community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. As usual, the party wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month will include an honoree reception for the annual Wellness Award. 

But, instead of naming the 8th recipient of the annual award for a “Community Hero”, the Town will celebrate 8 honorees.  Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness and “community champions”

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