
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances Moved Indoors (Updated)

Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances Moved Indoors (Updated)

The “community coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance misuse in Northborough and Southborough” is asking parents from both towns to participate in upcoming focus groups. Read the full article → from Encompass focus groups for parents of 6th-12th graders (Updated)

As part of their celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Southborough Youth & Family Services is partnering with Southborough Recreation to put on a Mindful Art event a week from Friday. Read the full article → from Mindful Art for most ages — May 22

I’m sharing details and images on bear sightings in town, safety information, and details on who to contact if you spot one in your neighborhood. Read the full article → from Black Bear sightings: Take precautions

This isn’t exactly Southborough news, but a major road project nearby impacts Southborough commuters. Some stages, like one next week, could have temporary ripple effects on traffic in town.
And the ultimate goal includes traffic relief on interstate highways that could have longer term impacts on Route 9 in Southborough. (Hopefully good ones.) Read the full article → from 495/90 Interchange Project: 90 West to 495 South exit shift next week

Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring.
The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.
But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”

Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week

Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month (Updated)

The state is inviting the all gas and electricity customers to comment on delivery charges.
I’m also reminding about the Town’s program meant to help save costs on the supply side. And, I’m highlighting (for Earth Day week), that some Town plan users may want to upgrade to a greener choice.
Read the full article → from Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30

I’m reminding readers about the annual community “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — Saturday

Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due this weekend. Read the full article → from Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday

A reminder this Marathon Monday, that 18 Southborough residents are running in today’s big race. You can find a link to my post with highlights here.
While I’m sharing that, I also want to spotlight another town connection to the race. Over the weekend, the Community Advocate published a writeup of a Southborough volunteer who has become a “Marathon Mainstay”. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection

Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place, starting at the end of the month. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)

Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — April 25th