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Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion

A new committee will identify potential new parcels, how to maximize current grounds, and even a potential project to convert a historic tower into a Columbarium.

by Beth Melo on

Above: A committee will look at expanding the Rural Cemetery and a new potential use for a unique feature on the existing parcel. (images edited from GIS Maps and Google Street maps)

Last year, Southborough’ DPW chief warned the Select Board that Southborough’s cemetery could run out of space for new graves in about 10 year. He asked for help identifying land for a new site/expansion.

This week, the Select Board approved a charge to create a new ad hoc committee dedicated to exploring his request, along with how to make the most of the current parcel.

The committee’s work will include considering a project suggested by the Historical Commission’s Chair — potentially converting a historic stone water tower into a “Columbarium”. Read the full article →

Reminder: Kindergroup’s Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday

Register for tomorrow morning's free event at Trottier Middle School

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Kindergroup is asking people to RSVP for the community Easter Egg Hunt, to be held at Trottier Middle School.

Organizers are asking families to pre-register the number of children who will be participating (by age) to help them plan the free fun. Read the full article → from Reminder: Kindergroup’s Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday

Middle schoolers can support nature through TLT volunteer events

The Library and DCR are teaming up and offering two volunteer opportunities for environmentally minded 6–8th graders.

by Beth Melo on

The Library and DCR are teaming up to hold more nature education programs. Two of the upcoming workshops are special “TLT” (Teen Library Team) events that ask 6–8th graders to lend a hand in supporting the environment. Read the full article → from Middle schoolers can support nature through TLT volunteer events

Sign up to perform or exhibit at “Culture Fest” on May 1st

The "Save the Date" promo for an upcoming community event also advertises the registration pages to perform, exhibit, or volunteer.

by Beth Melo on

You don’t need to be a family with students in NSBORO Schools to participate in “Culture Fest” this spring.

The May 1st event is meant to explore diverse cultures in the Northborough and Southborough communities. It is essentially a reboot of the district’s annual Culture & Music Festival. Read the full article → from Sign up to perform or exhibit at “Culture Fest” on May 1st

Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

On March 31st, the Select Board & School Committee will interview candidates for the new committee to oversee the study of Neary Renovation options.

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Select Board approved the charge for a new Elementary School Building Committee. In less than two weeks, they will interview applicants to serve on the committee and start making appointments. Read the full article → from Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

Sign students up for a Cartooning Workshop through NSBORO Schools — April 9th

The school library's received a grant to offer free workshops run by a visiting graphic novelist.

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An author/illustrator will help kids them express themselves with ink. The opportunity is for students from Northborough-Southborough Public Schools who pre-register for the free event. Read the full article → from Sign students up for a Cartooning Workshop through NSBORO Schools — April 9th

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