According to a News Flash from the Town, the Town House will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13. Read the full article → from Town House announces “Remote Work Next Thursday and Friday”
Announcements
Town accepting feedback on Sidewalk Accessibility Report
A contractor hired by the Town to conduct Southborough’s “ADA Self-Evaluation” on Town sidewalks came out with its report this year. The draft report is posted to the Public Works website and the public is encouraged to provide feedback. Read the full article → from Town accepting feedback on Sidewalk Accessibility Report
Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Until March 15th, there is no parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
A reader reached out to me to ask me to share the news about the a popular, longtime Town employee who is about to retire. Read the full article → from Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Here are the options in town, including one that’s getting an early start. Read the full article → from Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
Interfaith Thanksgiving service & reception – next Monday
Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to another Thanksgiving interfaith event, with some small changes this year. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service & reception – next Monday
Reminder: Kids’ Free “Turkey Trot” this Sunday
The 4th Annual free fun run for kids of all ages includes some incentives to register early.
For the 4th year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot. Read the full article → from Reminder: Kids’ Free “Turkey Trot” this Sunday
Last Chance! Order Friends of the Library shirts
Time is running out to buy a hooded athletic shirt for yourself and/or Story Time tees for your kids!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Last Chance! Order Friends of the Library shirts
Veterans Day on Monday
Southborough holds its annual observances on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Monday
Reminder: Scouting for Food is this Saturday!
Town scouts will be making the rounds to collect for the Food Pantry
Southborough Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts will team up again with BSA Scouts for their annual Scouting for Food program this weekend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food is this Saturday!
Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
The substance use prevention coalition for Northborough and Southborough has asked me to help publicized their survey. Read the full article → from Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Time is running out to buy a hooded athletic shirt for yourself and/or Story Time tees for your kids!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Donate your extra candy!
Neary is again collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive today through next Friday. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy!