The Committee asked me to share an update on the 90 acres of conservation land property and an invitation to join them on a walk this Saturday. The update included unfortunate news about recent vandalism and theft of signs that has caused some setbacks. Read the full article → from Update on Breakneck Hill (vandalism has caused setbacks) and an invite to learn more about the Conservation Land on Saturday
Southborough Recreation and Public Works heads teamed up with Southborough Access Media to give the public an update on the Fayville Playground rebuild. Read the full article → from Fayville Playground taking longer than expected: Play available in Oct/Nov; grand opening next spring
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to help kids manage their stress. Read the full article → from Student stress? There’s a class for that: SYFS offering stress management for K-12
Tomorrow marks the last day that most residents can buy this year’s Transfer Station permits without an extra fee. And to accommodate last minute shoppers, the Town Clerk’s office is staying open until 5:00 pm today.
And, another year means another “sticking point”. Learn about this year’s sticker controversy. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Is your flute buried in the back of a closet? Has your trombone case been gathering dust?
If you are looking for a chance to pull them out again, look to the Interboro Community Band. Read the full article → from New season for Interboro Community Band – September 18
Southborough Police are looking to ensure that residents with firearms are properly informed on how to safely keep and handle them. Read the full article → from Southborough Police holding free Home Firearms Safety Class – register now
The co-operative playgroup has been a starting point for friendships between moms, kids, and families since 1977. Read the full article → from Kindergroup accepting new members; Kickoff party – September 14
Southborough residents and sponsors are working together to offer much needed help and hope to the Houston community. Read the full article → from Southborough offering Hope for Houston: Collection drive Saturday (Donate and volunteer)
More postings of jobs in (or connected to) Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police Officer and more school jobs
The Historical Commission is has announced efforts to preserve Old Burial Ground headstones, which not only recorded Southborough History, but are considered folk art that “reflects the tastes, beliefs, and the lives of the residents of the Southborough over its first century and a half.” Read the full article → from Historical working to conserve Southborough’s Old Burial Ground
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 mini-blogcation: Be back Wednesday
A reader has rescued a kitten and is now looking for it’s owner(s). Read the full article → from Missing her? Cat found on Moulton Road (Updated)