The application window is open for 4 scholarships through the Town. Read the full article → from Apply by early May for Town Scholarships
The Inspector General’s Office issued a report on the findings form its investigation of the former CEO of the pension system for many town employees. Read the full article → from Inspector General accuses former CEO of abusing funds of regional municipal pension system
NSBORO Schools is holding a special event for multilingual families this week, hosted by the Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC).
On Thursday night, parents are invited to participate, and bring their children with them. Read the full article → from Multilingual NSBORO families invited to an Evening of “Conversations” on Thursday
The Southborough Library is holding another “Storytime with Glory”. The drop-in event this Wednesday will also mark the popular therapy dog’s birthday. Read the full article → from Storytime with Glory
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
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share an announcement with readers. They have temporarily closed the parking lot at Beals Preserve. But access to the site does remain open to visitors. Below are more details. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve Parking lot temporarily closed
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this tonight through next weekend.
Worth highlighting, I just realized that next week kicks off a four day weekend for NSBORO students. Because of that, I extended the events list through Monday, March 23rd. Read the full article → from Events this week
The Southborough Library is hosting an intergenerational “Crafting Connections” event a week from Saturday. Registration is open for Teens in grades 6–12. Read the full article → from Crafting Connections
I just realized that SHAC isn’t the only venue hosting an opening reception for an art exhibit a week from Saturday. The downtown art studio, Apothecary Artists will celebrate the opening of a solo exhibit of works by Leonard Gerwick.
The good news is that the overlapped timing for the two events does allow art lovers to enjoy both. Read the full article → from Another Opening Art Reception on March 21st
Start cleaning out your closets (or basement/garage). Southborough Recreation is coordinating a “Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap” next week. Read the full article → from Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap — Sunday
It’s a time of year when the school system is advertising for a lot of new jobs — especially for summer programs and next year. So, I decided it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from School Job Listings
The Southborough History & Arts Center is promoting an opening reception and artist talk for a new art exhibit. The center is launching a “Southborough Salon Series” featuring chamber music concerts.
Both events take place this month. Read the full article → from Art exhibit & chamber music coming to SHAC
When Town Clerk Jim Hegarty spoke to the Select Board and Advisory Committee on Tuesday, he quipped that he was there to talk himself out of a job.
Hegarty is running unopposed for his seat again this spring. But if voters act as he recommends, they’ll use the same May 12th ballot to vote him out of office. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to vote on making the Town Clerk an appointed position (Updated)
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from The Nature of Southborough: Antler Quest