I’m signing off early today for the holidays. I’ll be posting my annual Shop Local reminder on Friday. But in the meantime, here’s a reminder of what’s happening and what’s closed over the next few days. Read the full article → from Holiday Weekend at A Glance: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and Town holiday hours
Rounding up some recent town and school news covered by the Community Advocate. (Plus adding some context.) Read the full article → from CA Roundup: Potential Chestnut Hill Road closure; NSBORO on Masking, Mascots, Food shortages, Exploring Languages, and Bus Tracking
The Girl Scouts will hold their traditional holiday sing-along a week from Friday. Read the full article → from Girl Scout sing-along and toy drive – December 3
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update
The Southborough Firefighter Department asked me to advertise it’s annual holiday gift collection drive. Read the full article → from Southborough Firefighters collecting for Project Just Because
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding a “Showcase” for prospective students and parents. Read the full article → from Prospective students families invited to Assabet’s Showcase – December 1
I’m rounding up a few stories related to efforts to support the autistic community. Read the full article → from Southborough cares about autism: Special soap, an inspired picture book, and NECC’s annual Gala
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Town’s decision to create an ARPA Committee. The Select Board is charging a seven member committee with making recommendations on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Town is eligible for reimbursements up to $3,051,241. Some restrictions apply to how ARPA funds can be used. Read the full article → from Volunteer to help decide how to spend $3M in Town ARPA funds
Southborough’s Christmas celebrations are coming soon. Here’s a list of save the dates. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Christmas/Holiday fun in 2021 (Updated-Again)
Starting this weekend, the annual Southborough Firefighter Association’s Christmas tree sales start up. It’s a tradition that dates back over 50 years. Read the full article → from SFA’s Christmas tree sales start this Saturday
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
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Seussical, Wreaths & Candles, Turkey Trot, Local Artisan Market, and “Give Thanks and Welcome Neighbors” gathering
The Southborough Gardeners asked me to help promote their annual wreath sale. For the second year, they’ll be taking orders by mail. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale: 3 options remain (Updated Again)