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Prepare for 12-18″ of snow, longer term chill, and hydrants that need clearing

An update on the storm forecast, combined with Safety info and a request from the Fire Dept

by Beth Melo on

To help ensure that readers are prepared to brace for what’s coming our way, I wanted to share some local safety info and links, plus add a key detail that I neglected to include with yesterday’s post. Read the full article → from Prepare for 12-18″ of snow, longer term chill, and hydrants that need clearing

Prepare for snow storm with “Major Impacts” on Sunday (Updated)

NWS lists Southborough as likely to get at least a foot of snow and experience hazardous driving conditions. And brace for a longer term chill.

by Beth Melo on

The National Weather Service’s latest updates for this Sunday’s storm show an 80-90% chance that Southborough will experience “Major Impacts” and times when driving is “Dangerous or impossible”.

NWS warns to avoid travel and expect potential “Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure”. Read the full article → from Prepare for snow storm with “Major Impacts” on Sunday (Updated)

Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

Plus, info on voting by mail application for 2026 elections.

by Beth Melo on

The “Annual Street Listing” form was mailed to Southborough residents earlier this month.. (It’s also referred to by officials as the Town Census.) Completed forms are requested back within 10 days and officially due back by January 31st.

While I’m sharing that reminder, I’m sharing info on this year’s election calendar and voting by mail. Read the full article → from Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

Call for high school students to submit short films for showcase by Feb 15

Students from Southborough are among those eligible for the showcase this spring. The event will also feature a professional filmmaker from Southborough.

by Beth Melo on

This spring, an “award-winning Southboro filmmaker” and her co-producer will be featured at “An Evening of Short Films”.

That event will also feature a regional showcase of selected (very) short films produced by high school students. Organizers asked me to help promote the opportunity to students who live in Southborough. Read the full article → from Call for high school students to submit short films for showcase by Feb 15

Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th

Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.

by Beth Melo on

Reminder: The deadline to apply for the 2026 Story Bridge program is a week from today. Here are details from my original post last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th

Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter

Southborough Rotary and the private school have teamed up to host two special Open Skate events for the community on January 11th & February 22nd. Donations to the Food Pantry are encouraged.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting Free Open Skate sessions this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating on two Sunday afternoons with free refreshments. Read the full article → from Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter

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