A free 6-wk virtual class for caregivers of seniors (including family members) is available this summer. Pre-registration is required and an info session is scheduled for this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Virtual class to offer “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” of elders – Sign up quickly and learn more Wednesday
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee was awarded $204,000 for grants to support local small businesses. (Really small businesses.) Read the full article → from “Micro” small businesses can apply for up to $10K in grants – thanks to EDC
Here are highlights of what’s happening this week for Southborough. Read the full article → from Events this week: Teen Book Club & Writing Club, Children’s Concert, Literacy Webinar, Crafting Dreamcatchers and more
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: Board of Health; Selectmen Goal Setting; Regional School Committee
Fay School is re-running its special literacy event for parents of young ones. Read the full article → from Your Parenting Toolbox: Fostering Language and Literacy in the Early Years
Members of a Pilgrim Church Youth Group are asking you to drive over to the Transfer Station on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Youth Group holding Car Wash on Saturday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Board of Selectmen rejected a redesign of the Town House flagpole this week. Asked which they valued more, $36K in annual revenue or the flagpole, the board emphatically chose the flag. Read the full article → from Selectmen reject proposal for redesigned flagpole; willing to let lease lapse
The Southborough Library is promoting another virtual program for teens next week. This one will appeal to readers and maybe some fans of basketball and/or hip-hop. Read the full article → from Teen Book Club meeting on The Crossover
The Southborough Library tooled its Crafternoon series this spring. Consider it version 2.0. Read the full article → from Virtual Crafternoons: Free Library craft programs for kids and teens
The Governor made yesterday’s Covid-19 briefing in Southborough, from one of the special education residential programs that a new relief fund package will aid. Read the full article → from Baker announced special $16.1M relief package from NECC
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools is asking each family to complete a survey. Updates were also issued on status of work on reopening plans and news on a big field trip cancellation. Read the full article → from School news: Reopening survey and update; quarantine protocol for student travelers; 8th grade DC trip cancelled
Here are highlights of what’s happening this week for Southborough. Read the full article → from Events this week: Hide & Seek, Creative Writing, Preschool Yoga and more