Next month, thirty year olds from China will be attending camp in Southborough. They are looking for an “immersion” experience with American families. And organizers are still seeking several host families to help. Read the full article → from Host families needed for 2 week summer camp immersion program – Apply now
Teens who enjoyed the craft afternoons at library last year, and those who missed them, have another chance beginning this week. Read the full article → from “Crafternoons” (mainly for teens) next week and through the summer
If you’re spending time downtown tomorrow with your kids, swing by Woodward to walk through a story. Read the full article → from Woodward capping year with another StoryWalk
Last week, the Board of Selectmen appointed eight of nine members to a new Public Safety Building Committee. The board is still seeking one more member with relevant construction experience.
At the same meeting, selectmen discussed the annual expiration of appointed board and committee terms on June 30th. Read the full article → from Town volunteer vacancies: ZBA Alternate, Public Safety Building (with construction experience), Open Space, and 7 more committees
Learn how yards and gardens play a critical role in keeping many species from becoming extinct Also discover how to design and grow native and edible plants – for beautiful, functional, and sustainable landscapes in Northeastern Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Small Lawns (lower maintenance yards that support native species) – June 20
Last week, the Board of Selectmen appointed eight of nine members to a new Public Safety Building Committee. The board is still seeking one more member with relevant construction experience. Read the full article → from Public Safety Committee formed (with one construction vacancy); Creation of Golf Course Committee to be discussed
An end of school gift idea for parents who have a child in the Southborough/Regional public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher – sign up by Friday
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Kate Constantino of BRIER & GANZ LLP.] Read the full article → from Free seminar on Estate Planning this Thursday – June 15
The Southborough Police Department is holding it’s popular Junior Police Academy this summer. Register before it’s too late. Read the full article → from Southborough Junior Police Academy registration is open – so act quickly!
With many high schools eliminating Class Rank, Algonquin’s Guidance Department researched whether or not continuing rankings is good for the school. Read the full article → from ARHS looks at phasing out Class Rank by 2019
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: Selectmen on Transfer Station rules and creation of Golf Course Committee (Updated)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Caterpillar Lab, concerts, and Girl Scouts service (Updated – Again)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Friends of Library Book Sale, Steeple Coffeehouse, XCountry Extravaganza, and Southborough Trail Cleanup
An important step – that’s been a long time coming – in returfing 9-11 field was finally met this week. Mass Department of Conservation and Southborough officials agreed on a 15 year lease on the field. Read the full article → from 9-11 Field (finally) getting new lease on life