I’m reminding readers that this Monday is the deadline to put your home on the decorated homes map. Even if you don’t think you’d win a contest — If you invested time (or money) in putting up a display that you’re proud of, make sure community members know where to find you!
And if you think you may have an award-worth display, make sure to register in time to win those bragging rights and a prize. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues next Wednesday (Updated)
An organizer for Algonquin Regional High School’s Class of 1976 next reunion asked me to help spread the word. And she’s looking for people to help her get in touch with “Missing Alumni”. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s Class of ’76 50th Reunion is Next Fall
A week from tomorrow, the community is invited to a “no-nonsense” talk hosted by “The Whiny GYNie” focused on (peri) menopause.
There is a fee to attend the “Evidence-based” discussion with tips and Q&A with a resident-advocate and an OB/GYN. Read the full article → from Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions — Dec 11
Southborough Recreation is encouraging the public to register for its Second Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest & community map
The National Weather service’s “Winter Weather Advisory” for Southborough is a messy one. This morning’s snow is expected to turn to rain, then back to snow, with overlaps and a spot of freezing rain and sleet. Read the full article → from Sloppy, uncertain forecast for 1-4″ of snow mixed with rain (Updated)
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Southborough Firefighters have already beeen promoting their annual tree sale that will kick off this Friday afternoon. Read the full article → from SFA Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday afternoon
Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to another Thanksgiving interfaith event. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service & “light” potluck — Monday (Updated)
The public vocational/tech high school for our region asked me to share that they are advertising for a new HVAC/R Instructor.
According to Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s flyer, they will “help qualified tradespeople transition to teaching” for the full-time teacher job. Read the full article → from Job listing: HVAC/R Teacher
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Tuesday
I checked in with the drive volunteers and discovered a whole lot of routes are still unselected. You don’t have to be a scouting family to lend a hand. Read the full article → from Volunteers can still act quickly to pick a Route for Scouting for Food
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Given the timing of issues with SNAP benefit programs, this comes at a time when pantry clients may be especially in need of community support. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food Route Pickup is 8-10 this morning
Southborough Youth and Family Services and the Southborough Senior Center are sponsoring a new support group for seniors dealing with grief. The program will meet bi-weekly starting a week from Monday. But space is limited and registration is due by Friday, November 7th. Read the full article → from Grief Support Group for Seniors (Updated)