You may not want to wait until spring to “Clean out your closets”. The Algonquin Cheer team is asking the community to do it sooner in support of their fundraiser. Read the full article → from GonkCheer asking community to clean out their closets!
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated-Again)
A Southborough florist is continuing to hold workshops for creating your own seasonal displays — including Galentine’s events, a 3-part friendship themed series, and a workshop for kids over February break. Read the full article → from More DIY floral & holiday decor workshops (Updated)
Algonquin Boys Ice Hockey is promoting that tomorrow’s home game is their annual tribute to the memory of Brian K. Arsenault. The game will be used to raise funds for the Arsenault Memorial Fund. Read the full article → from ARHS Hockey’s 10th Annual Arsenault Memorial fundraiser this Saturday
The Town is giving residents a heads up on an item the Select Board may vote on Tuesday night, and why they might care about it. Read the full article → from Potential vote on Water Rate changes — Tuesday
This month, the Select Board followed up on changes the state approved to the legislation that created Southborough’s Department of Public Works. But the board has apparently side stepped the other piece of the multi-step process presented to Town Meeting voters last spring. Read the full article → from Update on Public Works Planning Board/Advisory Committee status (Updated – Again)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Last week, I updated that the Budget Summit planned for this past Saturday was being postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th. I’m sharing those details along with an update on the situation that prompted the change. Read the full article → from Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
Southborough residents are invited to a enjoy a weekend of a cappella music at St. Mark’s featuring groups from area high schools, as well as college ensembles. Read the full article → from Wick Choral Festival next week
Every winter, Southborough Cub Scouts hold a “Pinewood Derby” competition. This year, I received word of a town first in this year’s competition. The scout who won the top honor wasn’t a Cub Scout. It was a Southborough Girl Scout. Read the full article → from Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
Southborough Rec is offering more opportunities for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR or use of an AED. One of the classes is in less than two weeks. Read the full article → from More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Select Board Chair Kathy Cook announced that Harvard University stepped up its PILOT contributions in a big way. An over 90% increase in annual payments is accompanied by a significant in-kind benefit. Read the full article → from Harvard ups the ante in PILOT payments and perks to Town
Since the new president was inaugurated last Monday, there have been a number of national news stories about parents and teachers’ worries about potential ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) raids at schools. Today, the Superintendent of NSBORO schools issued a message about the situation to parents and caregivers.
The text and email seeks to reassure parents by clarifying students’ rights and the schools’ responsibilities. Read the full article → from NSBORO commits to “safe environment” for children regardless of “immigration status”