A “discussion” forum is being held tomorrow night. The topic “The Implications of Recreational Marijuana Legalization For Our Children and
Communities”. Read the full article → from Discussion of implication of recreational marijuana on community – Wednesday night
Announcements
Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to alert voters that you can avoid long lines on November 8th by voting early this year. It’s also a good time to remind you that tomorrow (October 19th) is the deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election. Read the full article → from Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
The Town has announced that starting this Monday the Building Department will no longer be at Town Hall. Read the full article → from Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
Teens look to provide charitable grants for programs incorporating “youth voices” – apply by November 1
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s teen grant-making committee is now accepting applications. The Youth for Community Improvement is looking to support access to food, youth engagement, and neighborhood enrichment in the Greater Worcester area. Southborough organizations are welcome to apply. Read the full article → from Teens look to provide charitable grants for programs incorporating “youth voices” – apply by November 1
Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
Pilgrim Church will host the 38th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start later this month, and the Messiah Community Chorus has put out the call for for singers to join them. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
Send in your Heritage Day pics
Did you take pics of your favorite marchers, your family enjoying themselves on the field, your booth in action? Send your best Heritage Day shots to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Send in your Heritage Day pics
Neary courts to be resurfaced (really)
Southborough Recreation has announced that Neary courts will soon be temporarily closed for resurfacing. Read the full article → from Neary courts to be resurfaced (really)
Flu vaccinations – Thursday, October 20
The Board of Health is holding Flu Clinics for residents 12+ and Town employees, with a special one for seniors. Read the full article → from Flu vaccinations – Thursday, October 20
Southborough Rotary seeking more donors to scholarship program
This year, the Rotary is making a push to expand their scholarship program. They’ve asked me to thank their newest sponsor Fitts Insurance for its $300 donation. But their most important message, is that they are looking for more donors. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary seeking more donors to scholarship program
ARHS Class of ’96: Book reunion tickets by 10/8 (or by tomorrow for $25 discount)
Algonquin Regional’s Class of 96 is holding their 20th reunion in a couple of weeks.
Don’t wait to buy tickets – they won’t be sold at the door. Read the full article → from ARHS Class of ’96: Book reunion tickets by 10/8 (or by tomorrow for $25 discount)
Is this your cat?
It seems to be a regular thing now – cats lost and found. The latest one is hanging around a house on Newton Street. Read the full article → from Is this your cat?
Build-A-Scarecrow for Heritage Day (or just for fun)
The Rotary Club is again selling scarecrow kits and holding a contest to raise funds for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. Read the full article → from Build-A-Scarecrow for Heritage Day (or just for fun)
Historical Commission reassuring public about coming tree removals at Burnett House
The Historical Commission is warning residents to expect a “substantial amount of tree removal” at 84 Main Street in coming weeks. But the message is intended to reassure that what is being done is necessary, and will work out in the long run. (And that the “stars” of the property will remain standing, with just minor pruning.) Read the full article → from Historical Commission reassuring public about coming tree removals at Burnett House
SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members