The APTO is bringing the Uhlman’s ice cream truck to Algonquin teachers and staff this week. They are looking for community support. Read the full article → from APTO collecting to treat ARHS teachers & staff
A Southborough Girl Scout troop is running a collection drive for Abby’s House in Worcester. They will be collecting cleaning supplies, kitchenware supplies and more. Read the full article → from Collection drive for Abby’s House
The Southborough Historical Society is launching a project to document the history of houses for the next generation of homeowners . To that end, they are looking for residents to share the info they have on their old homes. Read the full article → from SHS is encouraging residents to help document historic homes
The Rotary Club is working with Main Street Bank to maximize support for camp scholarships for Southborough residents. The support is expected to be needed more than ever in our community next summer. Read the full article → from Rotary seeking “Cash for Camperships” – some donations matched by Main Street Bank today
The annual Pumpkin Stroll won’t be held this year, but I invite you to send in pics of your creative carvings. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here
A Southborough resident is holding a special drive to collect clothing, books, and art supplies for Bournewood Hospital. Read the full article → from Collection drive for psychiatric patients
Chestnut Hill Farm is promoting that if you enjoyed past Harvest Fests, you’ll enjoy coming out to the farm on Sundays this fall. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill offering Fall Fun at the Farm each Sunday (Updated)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: COA programs, Yoga and Story Time on the Lawn, fun on the farm, 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: BOS, Regional School Committee and more
Town and school officials will study whether the Town should consider closing a school down the road. The topic prompted me to wonder how enrollment shook out this year. Read the full article → from School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
Another annual fundraiser is going virtual this fall. Rather than cancelling its Children of Promise Gala, The New England Center for Children is promoting it as an at home program. Read the full article → from Children of Promise Gala: A Night In, Supporting Autism
This summer, the NSBORO district took advantage of an offer by the state to substitute the first ten school days with Professional Development Days for teachers. Last night, the Combined School Committees learned how those days were used. Read the full article → from School Update: How Professional Development days were used
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
If you’re a tree hugger, you may want to note a recent announcement from the Southborough Historical Society. Read the full article → from Historical Society looking for tree lovers: Apply to own a historic apple tree, sponsor new elms at the museum