My blaring emergency alert prompted me to post. Read the full article → from Warning of flash flood danger
Announcements
8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Southborough 8th graders are invited to join a Youth in Philanthropy group being launched in town. Read the full article → from 8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
SYFS is seeking families with K- 12th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteers grades 6-12 and adults 21+ to be mentors and/or work on community service projects. Read the full article → from Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to advise readers about another mailer that may be deceptive. This one comes in the form of a survey. Read the full article → from Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
Southborough job listings: RoviSys Open House for engineers (and more school jobs)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: RoviSys Open House for engineers (and more school jobs)
Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
This is both a warning and reassurance about this year’s Transfer Station permits. Read the full article → from Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
End of summer “blogcation”
I know there is more town news worth sharing, but I need to some time off before the kids go back to school. To hold you off until Wednesday, here are some reminders and links. Read the full article → from End of summer “blogcation”
Town: “Water Insurance” letters make false claims
Public Worksasked me to alert residents that a letter sent to some residents is making an inaccurate claim. Read the full article → from Town: “Water Insurance” letters make false claims
Time for a mini-blogcation
I’ll be taking a long weekend to enjoy the summer. Read the full article → from Time for a mini-blogcation
Recreation thanking sponsors – Playground and Summer Nights
Recreation has asked me to share their thanks to sponsors of the 15th Annnual Summer Nights.
But first – I want to remind readers that the department is also hosting a celebration to thank sponsors of the Fayville Playground. Read the full article → from Recreation thanking sponsors – Playground and Summer Nights
Babysitting 101 for 12+ on August 27th
Southborough Recreation is offering another Babysitting 101 course for tweens/teens 12 years old and up. Read the full article → from Babysitting 101 for 12+ on August 27th
Update on highway improvements: Land conveyed, Rte 9 work to begin, and status of 495/90 project (Updated)
A road resurfacing and improvement project will cover the 1.47 mile stretch of Route 9 from the Framingham line to just West of White Bagley Road/Breakneck Hill Road. Read the full article → from Update on highway improvements: Land conveyed, Rte 9 work to begin, and status of 495/90 project (Updated)
Join “100 Women of Southborough” to make a charitable difference
A group of women from Southborough are working together to make a difference. To make a real impact, they are seeking power in numbers. Read the full article → from Join “100 Women of Southborough” to make a charitable difference
Library adds Free pass to Springfield Museums: Arts, Science, History, and Dr. Seuss
The Southborough Library is now offering free admission to five museums in Springfield, including The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss. Read the full article → from Library adds Free pass to Springfield Museums: Arts, Science, History, and Dr. Seuss