Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Creatures at the Library, Free Skate, Selectmen’s hours, and Crafternoon and Button Making for teens
St. Mark’s is offering Free Skate sessions again over February break, with some caveats. Read the full article → from Reminder: St. Mark’s Free Skate and Sticks & Pucks
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Gail DuBois (email) of The DuBois Realty Group.]
Classic 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Garrison Colonial on 1-acre private setting at the end of a cul de sac! Read the full article → from Featured Home: Classic, spacious Garrison in private setting; Open House Sunday
Fay School is re-running a special literacy event for parents of young ones. It’s pitched as a workshop to help you add to “Your Parenting Toolbox”. Read the full article → from Workshop for Fostering Language & Literacy in the early years – February 25
The association for teachers in Southborough’s K-8 schools is offering two scholarships to graduating seniors from Algonquin. Read the full article → from Southborough Teachers Association offering scholarships
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Elizabeth Hurley Connell, 76, of Southborough died February 10th. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth Hurley Connell, 76
Selectmen approved a new water rate plan for Southborough users this week. The plan is projected to charge a 25% increase for average households and a major fee hike for high end users. Town officials hope that for low use residents, especially seniors, the increase will be small. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough will hike for most (especially for biggest users)
Southborough residents are again invited to get a free 8-class lesson in Town policing. Read the full article → from Ride Along: Citizen’s Boros Police Academy – Apply now
The Southborough Library is offering incentives (like waived fines and fun giveaways) for supporting the Food Pantry during Love Your Library month. Read the full article → from “Love Your Library” collection drive for Food Pantry: Fine amnesty and giveaways
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. (It’s only one, seasonal part-time position. But I assure you that a lot of Southborough middle school students will be disappointed if it doesn’t get filled. So if you know someone who might be a good fit – spread the word!) Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Trottier Track & Field Coach
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
The Southborough Library is hosting another free “Crafternoon” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons at the Library: Macrame Keychains, Creative Journaling, and returning favorites
Lidia A. (Tebaldi) Kiley, 92, a lifelong resident of Southborough, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lidia Anne (Tebaldi) Kiley, 92