I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Job listings
DPW Equipment Operator or Truck Driver, Basketball Coach, and Physical Therapy jobs
News
Give Red Apples to the Teachers (and staff)
SCF is encouraging families to use the "Red Apple Awards" as year end gifts to educators in Southborough schools and Algonquin
The Southborough Community Fund is asking the community to use Red Apple Awards to thank educators. Read the full article → from Give Red Apples to the Teachers (and staff)
The week in sports
ARHS Boys & Girls’Track Teams are CMASS Champs
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group on final design; Regional School Committee Hearing on School Choice
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Old public safety station demolition update
The tear down of the old police and fire stations is a sad sight for some. But preservationists did manage to save a significant feature and the school is offering bricks as mementos.
Previously, I shared that St. Mark’s School planned to tear down the old public safety stations at their 19 & 21 Main Street property. First they worked with preservationists to save a few pieces of Southborough history. Read the full article → from Old public safety station demolition update
Sock Drive to Benefit Worcester Homeless
Pilgrim Church asked me to share their news about an “urgent” collection drive over the next two weeks. Read the full article → from Sock Drive to Benefit Worcester Homeless
“Shop with a Purpose” is this Saturday
Shop local for gifts while also supporting Southborough's Camp Scholarships at Friends of SYC's 2nd annual Craft & Vendor Fair.
Reminder — this Saturday, the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (FSYC) is hosting its second annual shopping fundraiser for the Southborough Summer Camp Scholarship program. The event will feature local crafters and vendors. Read the full article → from “Shop with a Purpose” is this Saturday
Seeking late/overnight volunteers for Saturday’s Post Prom Party
The ARHS Senior Post Prom Party is midnight this Friday. Read the full article → from Seeking late/overnight volunteers for Saturday’s Post Prom Party
Celebrate Wellness – May 31
Mental Health Awareness Month culminates in a community reception with music, art, and the annual Wellness award.
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ending Mental Health Awareness month with a reception to “Celebrate Wellness”. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness – May 31
Community service and civic engagement by town youth
Salamanders, signs, sidewalks, and benches — recognizing recent efforts by town scouts and students
I’m rounding up a few news items relate to young Southborough residents’ civic and community service. Read the full article → from Community service and civic engagement by town youth
Town website to be upgraded next week
Big platform enhancements come with a trade off - fewer old meeting minutes online for users. (They will still be available by request.)
Long awaited enhancements to the Town’s website will be implemented next week. Some public questions have been raised about the how many meeting minutes will “migrate” to the new platform. So, I wanted to get some answers and give readers notice of coming changes. Read the full article → from Town website to be upgraded next week
Paving update
Southborough’s Department of Public Works has posted updates on upcoming paving work scheduled for this spring and summer. Read the full article → from Paving update
Election Result Highlights
Here’s a look at how the candidates did in yesterday’s annual Town Election Read the full article → from Election Result Highlights
Election Results are in
Voters chose Landry, Hamilton, Braccio, Li, Malinowski, and Stivers
Who came out on top in the unofficial results of the contested races in the Town’s election Read the full article → from Election Results are in