Above: The Town is again leasing plots for the public to garden on Town conservation land. (photo cropped from Town website)
It’s the time of year when Southborough starts divvying up plots in the Community Garden.
This week, the Town announced that registration is open for residents to reserve a plot in the garden on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land.
(Registration is for non-residents will open on March 30th.) Read the full article →
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by our district’s state senator. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd. Read the full article → from 45th Annual Senior Conference — April 23
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
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
I missed a significant impact from the high winds on Monday night. Downed trees and limbs, knocked down wires around town, and blocked off two roads. The issues impacted departments housed in the South Union Building at 21 Highland Street. Read the full article → from Town Depts impacted by Monday night’s winds
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
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”
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
The school is selling Christmas, Hannukah, and winter themed gift bags with profits going directly to the students who made them. Read the full article → from Order NECC student-made gift bags for special celebrations
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
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
If you are looking to encourage your 5th – 8th grade daughter(s) to explore a future in science or math, take note. The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club is holding its annual “Women in STEM” conference for girls in our shared school district. Read the full article → from 5th-8th graders can learn from Women in STEM
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