St. Mark’s FIRST robotics open house – Dec 9
A week from Friday, St. Mark’s School’s robotics team is holding an open house. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s FIRST robotics open house – Dec 9
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Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Walgreens holding Get a Shot. Give a Shot. vaccination program
The Town of Southborough is holding a flu vaccine clinic for residents 12 years and older. Read the full article → from Walgreens holding Get a Shot. Give a Shot. vaccination program
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
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
Senator Eldridge arrested as part of yesterday’s disruption protests for higher wages
Southborough Wicked Local shared yesterday that our State Senator James Eldridge was arrested. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge arrested as part of yesterday’s disruption protests for higher wages
Kids’s snowman craft at the Library – Dec 6
Next Tuesday, the Southborough Library is hosting another free craft for kids 4-8 years old (and siblings). Read the full article → from Kids’s snowman craft at the Library – Dec 6
Girl Scout sing-a-long and toy drive this Friday night
The Girl Scouts will hold their traditional holiday sing-a-long this Friday. Read the full article → from Girl Scout sing-a-long and toy drive this Friday night
Santa Day: New entertainment; pre-purchasing tickets, accomodating special needs, and more (Updated)
Santa Day organizers have contacted me to share some exciting changes for this year’s event. Read the full article → from Santa Day: New entertainment; pre-purchasing tickets, accomodating special needs, and more (Updated)
Friends of the Southborough library Christmas Sale – Saturday, December 3
The Friends of the Southborough Library will host a Christmas Sale on Saturday, December 3 at the library. Pick up some great gifts for the book-lovers on your list, or maybe a few for yourself. Read the full article → from Friends of the Southborough library Christmas Sale – Saturday, December 3
Digital Billboard Use Variance: Controversy over offered funding; Opposition speaking out; ZBA Hearing postponed to Dec 14
The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 14. The related hearing at the Planning Board is also postponed.
In the meantime – Some opponents are questioning the ethics of the project proponent’s offer to help fund Town organizations through the billboard. The proponent reached out to me to defend his integrity. And the attorney for one opponent is questioning whether the application even fits the definition of Use Variance. Read the full article → from Digital Billboard Use Variance: Controversy over offered funding; Opposition speaking out; ZBA Hearing postponed to Dec 14
Holiday Giving in Southborough
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections that community organizations have asked me to promote this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving in Southborough
Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)
Two eleven year old hometown girls founded their own charity this year. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)
The week in government: Conservation Commission on Main St project and Park Central
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: Conservation Commission on Main St project and Park Central
This week in sports: Winter sports getting a pre-season start
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Winter sports getting a pre-season start