For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling socks to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library Socks Fundraiser
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s warnings that hikers should take caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: SOLF posts notices and State advises wearing Blaze Orange
Southborough Recreation is again offering classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others, and a course that teens and adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes through Southborough Rec
Southborough’s big annual community festival and parade takes place in less than two weeks, on Monday, October 13th.
A quick alert for those thinking about exhibiting at the event, or marching in the parade, the registration deadline for both activities is this Thursday, October 2nd. Read the full article → from Register by Thursday for a Heritage Day Booth (or to march)
This Tuesday is the last day of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering two related free programs at the library that night.
The community can sign up to participate in a Suicide Prevention Training session. Or, you can join them for September’s “Shelf Help” Book Discussion. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention Training & Shelf Help — Tuesday
The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns a week from Saturday. Days later, the Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 4 & Senior Flu on Oct 8
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
A Southborough medspa announced a special open house to celebrate its rebrand this Thursday. The owner of the former Rio Medical tells me that they are splitting off from their Hudson location to form an independent business. To celebrate, they’re inviting the public to an Open House this Thursday. Read the full article → from Open House for Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness (rebranded from Rio Medical) — Thursday
The Town Clerk notified me about a position in his office with part-time hours (mostly on weekday mornings) that may appeal to some Southborough residents. While sharing that news, I’m also adding other jobs advertised for our community or schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
The Board of Assessors has posted their preliminary property revaluations. Read the full article → from New property assessments: Ask questions through Friday
If you or your daughter are interested in learning about Girl Scouts, make plans to attend an info night next week. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts Info Night — Tuesday
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, this is a gorgeous week to explore it. If you already enjoyed the experience, or you’re a big fan of poetry, you may want to mark your calendars for the annual closing ceremony. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closing ceremony — Sunday
SYFS is bringing back this free workshop series offers to help Southborough students be “Organized and On Time”. Read the full article → from Sign Trottier students up quickly for “Organized and On Time” workshops
After more people tested positive for West Nile virus (bringing the state total to four), the state reclassified risk categories for the mosquito borne illness. The updated map designates Southborough as a high risk community.
Read the full article → from West Nile virus risk increased to high for Southborough and region