Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Group Dancing prom workshop, Relay for Life, Stamp Out Hunger drive, Gardeners Plant Sale, NECC 5K, and more (Updated)
Changes in the industry have made recycling materials more expensive than trashing them. Given that reality, the Board of Selectmen is being asked to eliminate the option for residents to purchase Recycling Only permits for the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Selectmen asked to eliminate Recycling only permits and look at gradual shift to fully tax funded model
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on bonding of public safety building debt and Transfer Station rules & regs
The Town issued another update on the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Here’s the latest on work taking place this week. Read the full article → from Main Street Reconstruction Update: Starting work on water main and Town Common
Last Thursday, the four men running for the Board of Selectmen addressed voters at the Southborough Library’s Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Night: Video and local media highlights
Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Talent Show, Car Wash, Goat cuddling, Kids’ Art, SOLF annual meeting, and Symphony concert
A week from Saturday, Southborough postal carriers are once again taking part in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Read the full article → from ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 11
SYFS is seeking more artwork to include in a special show to celebrate Mental Health Awareness month. Read the full article → from Call for Art to Celebrate Wellness – apply by May 17
Children ages 5-9 can learn about what makes the amazing sounds they hear outside of the window at night. Read the full article → from Kids invited to learn about “Night Sounds” at the Library – Wednesday
Chestnut Hill Farm is holding another chance for kids to cuddle kids. The Goat Kid Cuddling Party will take place this weekend. Read the full article → from Goat cuddling (for a small fee) – Saturday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Anita Kay (Friedland) Backer, age 70 died at her residence on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anita Kay (Friedland) Backer, 70
Is your car in need of a good wash? Head over to the DPW this Saturday. Read the full article → from Car Wash Saturday – Girls Lacrosse fundraiser
Another set of high school rankings made the news, and Algonquin with it. Read the full article → from US News and World Report gives Algonquin high marks – especially for STEM