A reminder this Marathon Monday, that 18 Southborough residents are running in today’s big race. You can find a link to my post with highlights here.
While I’m sharing that, I also want to spotlight another town connection to the race. Over the weekend, the Community Advocate published a writeup of a Southborough volunteer who has become a “Marathon Mainstay”. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place, starting at the end of the month. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — April 25th
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share an updated announcement with readers.
Previously, I posted that they have temporarily closed the parking lot at Beals Preserve. Now, they are asking for the public to also avoid even walking through the lot this spring. The announcement also clarifies that the lot closure will go on much longer than I initially realized. Read the full article → from Please stay out of Beals Preserve’s parking lot
Art on the Trails organizers are asking artists to propose art to install at Beals Preserve for the 10th annual summerlong exhibition. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails “Call for Art” deadline is April 15
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. Read the full article → from Nominate a “Community Hero” by this Monday
Next week, community members are invited to join a virtual workshop on “Understanding Teen Depression”. The session is geared to helping parents of Northborough and Southborough teens. Read the full article → from Understanding Teen Depression — Tuesday
[The following information was sponsored by by Innova Smiles)
You’ve likely seen Dr. Ambereen Fatima at school drop-offs or the library — she has been a Southborough resident since 2018 and is a proud mom of two in our local schools.
After practicing as a Dentist for over 13 years in MA, she recently launched a new passion project just over the border: Innova Smiles, a modern dental studio designed to bring a “high-tech, high-touch” experience to MetroWest families. Read the full article → from Southborough Mom Opens “Concierge-Style” Dental Studio Just 8 Minutes from Town Center
Construction work is taking place this week for flashing beacons to be installed (or replaced) at crosswalks around town this spring. Read the full article → from Construction at 4 crosswalks starting today
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots (Updated)
Southborough Recreation has been promoting two opportunities for adults to register to be team players this spring. While both are referred to as “leagues” one is a “drop-in” program that doesn’t require committing to regular attendance. Read the full article → from Adult Basketball & Women’s Softball this spring
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. Read the full article → from Nominate a community member for Wellness Award (Updated – Again)
A reader’s question about the work being done by reservoirs and on area trails is prompting me to remind readers about an announcement made by National Grid last fall. Read the full article → from National Grid refurbishing transmission line