Organizers of past Troop Drives are relaunching the initiative. This time it is in dedication to two past supporters of the drives – one of whom is serving overseas. Read the full article → from Troop Care Package Drive: Donate and/or Volunteer this Saturday (Update)
For years now, when mosquitos start flying, many residents worry about a lot more than itchy bug bites. Meanwhile, there have been increasing concerns among some community members (like a reader who contacted me) about pesticide use and impacts. Read the full article → from Opting out of pesticide sprayings
An alumni concert is planned to honor the beloved Neary School 4th & 5th Grade band teacher. Organizers are inviting any alumni out there to join them. Read the full article → from Neary band alumni invited to join tribute concert for Steve Curtis’ retirement – June 3rd (Updated)
The Tiny Tomahawks preschool program at Algonquin has some openings for the fall. Read the full article → from Tiny Tomahawks accepting pre-K signup for fall
The Community Preservation Committee is issuing a public invitation to their Public Information session. Read the full article → from Community Preservation invites you to a public information hearing – May 18
This Saturday, Southborough postal carriers are once again taking part in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Read the full article → from Help the 25th annual ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 13
This coming Monday, Parents and guardians are invited to trainings related to opioid abuse. Read the full article → from Free training for parents: Identifying overdose, Narcan use, and signs “Hidden in Plain Sight” – Monday (and May 16)
The Town Building Commissioner asked me to remind campaigners and supporters about rules for posting political signs. The request came with information alleging that one candidate has been accused of breaking those rules. Read the full article → from Political signs: Complaints of placement without permission, denials, and a rule reminder
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again promoting Mental Health Awareness month. Read the full article → from Mental Health Awareness month: SYFS initiative (co-sponsored by MySouthborough)
I’ve been asked to alert readers about another missing cat. Read the full article → from Missing “Aly” Cat (Updated)
To help applicants for a juried art exhibit prepare, SOLF is offering a tour of the trail guided by the “juror” and the project director. Read the full article → from Reminder – Seeking Artist submissions to Art on the Trails by Monday (May 1)
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing this week (Check taps and the schedule before you wash a load!)
There has been a tragic development in the story of missing Southborough resident Michael Kelleher. Kelleher’s body was discovered and pulled from the Charles River on Sunday. Read the full article → from Michael Kelleher’s body discovered Sunday
To help applicants for a juried art exhibit prepare, SOLF is offering a tour of the trail guided by the “juror” and the project director. Read the full article → from Call for Art on the Trails: Applicants invited to guided walk Wednesday evening (Updated)