Beth Melo, Author at My Southborough

Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)

on November 18, 2025

Officials are working towards holding another Special Town Meeting on spending on Southborough school buildings. But this time, there will be big differences.

The Select Board and School Committee are targeting spring for a meeting that will focus on Feasibility Studies and Schematic Plans. They will ask for funding the work for multiple potential building/renovation project(s). Read the full article → from Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)

Southborough Gardeners’ Wreaths Fundraiser

on November 18, 2025

This year, the Gardeners are again selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors, plus the option of ribbons on the side.. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ Wreaths Fundraiser

Assabet’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Early Thanksgiving Buffet, & Annual Showcase

on November 18, 2025

Assabet’s Culinary program is putting their skills to work through special pre-Thanksgiving events. And the school is inviting prospective students to come check out all of their programs the week after the holiday. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Early Thanksgiving Buffet, & Annual Showcase

ARHS Post-Season Wrap Up (Updated)

on November 17, 2025

With the exception of the Thanksgiving Day game, Algonquin’s varsity sports are over for the season. Here’s a look at how the final competitions played out this fall. Read the full article → from ARHS Post-Season Wrap Up (Updated)

Donate Now to Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes

on November 17, 2025

I’m reminding readers about the annual Winter Wishes program. The community is asked to donate funds that will be converted to gift cards for families in need this winter holiday season.

With Black Friday sales approaching — donating now is the best way to help recipients get cards in need in time to make the most of them! Read the full article → from Donate Now to Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes

Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders

on November 17, 2025

Southborough Recreation and the Southborough Police Department are offering free fun and “community connection” with kids in grades 5 to 8. The events will use “Hoops” to draw kids in. Read the full article → from Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders

The week in government

on November 17, 2025

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government

Events this week (Updated)

on November 14, 2025

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)

SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”

on November 14, 2025

Next week, the agency is offering a session to promote “Mindfulness”. And the following week, a “Shelf Help” will explore “themes of gratitude, kindness, and human connection”. Read the full article → from SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”

NEF Snow Day Raffle

on November 14, 2025

The Northborough Education Foundation is raffling off a reason that at least one NSBORO student will be even more excited than usual if school is cancelled this year. Read the full article → from NEF Snow Day Raffle

Library Art & Craft Programs for Kids through Adults (Updated)

on November 14, 2025

The Southborough Library has a wide range of free art and craft programs coming up this winter for big kids, teens, and even adults.

Here’s a look at what they have on the schedule. Read the full article → from Library Art & Craft Programs for Kids through Adults (Updated)

Heritage Chorale’s “Mozart’s Requiem” Concert — Nov 23

on November 14, 2025

Above: The regional chorus will perform two works. But the one it’s heavily promoting is a “storied and complicated” piece by Mozart. (image from Facebook) Heritage Chorale is returning to St. Mark’s School’s stage to kick off its 89th season a week from Sunday,. Read the full article → from Heritage Chorale’s “Mozart’s Requiem” Concert — Nov 23

Photos with Santa (for Charity) — November 22

on November 14, 2025

Those looking to get a jump on their holiday pictures/cards can sign up to attend an event hosted by Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness a week from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Photos with Santa (for Charity) — November 22

Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected

on November 13, 2025

In a hearing last week, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 7.6% as a result.

That’s up slightly from the 7.37 –7.47% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Town Meetings. Read the full article → from Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected

Kathy Cook on Donate Now to Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes: “Beth, Thanks for the post on Winter Wishes. This year we are trying to fund almost $16,000 in Wishes. So…” Nov 21, 14:26

Karen Hanlon Shimkus on Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance: “To all Taxpayers, Messrs. Hamilton and Barron: The TOWN OF HUDSON is looking at forming a TOWN AUDIT COMMITTEE. Southborough should…” Nov 20, 18:47

Beth Melo on Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated): “How big or small the figures are depend on the device you are reading from. You can read the detailed…” Nov 20, 17:21

Karen Hanlon Shimkus on Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated): “Beth, The chart presented above is unbelievably small and hard to read, easily missed by the reader. Can you verbally…” Nov 20, 17:04

Karen Hanlon Shimkus on Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated): “Let’s first discuss the takeaways first in a wider context: · The Voter Bill Payers have to ask themselves: why are the…” Nov 20, 16:48

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Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)

Southborough Gardeners’ Wreaths Fundraiser

Assabet’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Early Thanksgiving Buffet, & Annual Showcase

ARHS Post-Season Wrap Up (Updated)

Donate Now to Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes

Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders

The week in government

Events this week (Updated)

SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”

NEF Snow Day Raffle

Library Art & Craft Programs for Kids through Adults (Updated)

Heritage Chorale’s “Mozart’s Requiem” Concert — Nov 23

Photos with Santa (for Charity) — November 22

Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected