Cub Scouts will be selling Christmas wreaths and Hanukkah candles. Read the full article → from Two more chances to buy wreaths and candles
Two more chances to buy wreaths and candles
Announcements
Grants announced by Southborough Community Fund (and NEF)
SCF is awarding $53,590 worth of grants to organizations benefiting the Southborough community, including for a special after school program at Algonquin.
The announcement was a reminder that I never shared news about two grants the high school was awarded by the Northborough Education Foundation this fall. Read the full article → from Grants announced by Southborough Community Fund (and NEF)
Donate used formal & semi-formal wear to “Assabet’s Closet”
Assabet’s Student Council is collecting gently used dress clothes and accessories. Read the full article → from Donate used formal & semi-formal wear to “Assabet’s Closet”
A reminder: Why we celebrate Veteran’s Day this Saturday
The Town will be holding its annual ceremomony at the All Wars Memorial in the morning. I’m sharing a past reminder from Southborough’s VFW Commander on why we honor the day. Read the full article → from A reminder: Why we celebrate Veteran’s Day this Saturday
Southborough’s Veterans Day observances (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11.
In honor of the holiday, some facilities are closed on Friday and/or Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observances (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
Babysitting 101 through the Rec Dept (ages 12+)
Southborough Recreation is offering a Babysitting 101 course for tweens/teens 12 years old and up. Read the full article → from Babysitting 101 through the Rec Dept (ages 12+)
Shifrin elected to Board of Selectman (Updated)
22.9% of registered voters turned up to cast their votes. With 39% of those counted in his favor, Brian Shifrin was sworn into office tonight. Read the full article → from Shifrin elected to Board of Selectman (Updated)
Nagging you to vote today
I’m going to keep this post “stuck” to the top of the home page today as a reminder to vote by 8:00 pm tonight at Trottier.
Scroll down for newer stories. For details on today’s election, see my post from yesterday. Read the full article → from Nagging you to vote today
Vote at Trottier (and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s election)
For 2/3 of Southborough, the most important thing they may need to know about tomorrow’s election is where it takes place. Read the full article → from Vote at Trottier (and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s election)
Scouting for Food – Bags out by 9am this Saturday
Don’t forget to put out your bags for the town’s annual drive for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food – Bags out by 9am this Saturday
Reminder: “If Only” parent event on prescription drug abuse and misuse – Nov 8
Parents are invited to a special film followed by a discussion panel. The focus is avoiding and/or dealing with drug use and addiction in teens. Read the full article → from Reminder: “If Only” parent event on prescription drug abuse and misuse – Nov 8
Happy Halloween: More trick or treat invites, plus my call for photos
If your kids missed showing off their costumes to firefighters, bring them by the station today/tonight.
They’re not the only ones who want to see your kids spooky or cute costumes. So, please email me your pics. Read the full article → from Happy Halloween: More trick or treat invites, plus my call for photos
Police alert: Bitcoin Blackmail scam
Southborough Police and a targeted family are alerting the public about a blackmail scam. Read the full article → from Police alert: Bitcoin Blackmail scam
#bethatgirl author and inspirational speaker – Monday at St. Mark’s
The public is invited to listen when “Trailblazer” Alexis Jones addresses “Building the Future” at St. Mark’s School next week. Read the full article → from #bethatgirl author and inspirational speaker – Monday at St. Mark’s