As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Announcements
Happy Holidays: Quick links to Christmas services & Town hours; What to do next week
I’ll be taking off the rest of this week to enjoy some family time.
But first, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy holiday season. (And offer some quick links to what you might be looking for.) Read the full article → from Happy Holidays: Quick links to Christmas services & Town hours; What to do next week
Supporting the Southborough Library
The Library’s Board of Trustees asked me to share their request to support the Southborough Library Fund. Plus, Library staff asked me to share news of a grant they received from the Southborough Community Fund.
As long as I’m sharing those stories, as President of the Friends of the Southborough Library, I feel compelled to bring attention to that organization as well. Read the full article → from Supporting the Southborough Library
What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Police seeking help locating things that go BOOM in the night (near northside of Parkerville)
Police are asking the public to help them solve a mystery that has been plaguing presumably sleep deprived residents. Read the full article → from Police seeking help locating things that go BOOM in the night (near northside of Parkerville)
High School Seniors – apply for Corridor Nine scholarships (for academics or trade) by Jan 12th
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $11K in scholarships to award next spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Applicants can be headed to college or to jump right into a career/trade. Read the full article → from High School Seniors – apply for Corridor Nine scholarships (for academics or trade) by Jan 12th
Extended Library break this weekend
If you’re looking for things to do over Christmas, be sure to hit the library by Thursday. Read the full article → from Extended Library break this weekend
Special Olympics Basketball free classes begin in January; seeking volunteers
Southborough Recreation is working with Special Olympics Massachusetts to offer a free basketball program this winter. Read the full article → from Special Olympics Basketball free classes begin in January; seeking volunteers
Teens: Apply by January 9th to become community philanthropist
The Foundation for MetroWest is recruiting teen philanthropists and has reached out to our town. Read the full article → from Teens: Apply by January 9th to become community philanthropist
St. Mark’s Church offers solace for Christmas Blues – December 21st service
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is reaching out again to those in the community who need solace this season with a special Blue Christmas Service. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church offers solace for Christmas Blues – December 21st service
Register for Spring Softball at Early Bird rate
Northborough-Southborough Softball Association is promoting early bird registration for the spring season. Read the full article → from Register for Spring Softball at Early Bird rate
School delayed: December 12, 2016
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from School delayed: December 12, 2016
Police Alert: Credit card skimmer discovered at Southborough gas station; other incidents in region
Southborough Police asked me to notify readers who may have been victims of a credit card skimming device discovered at the Mobile Station on Route 9 at Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from Police Alert: Credit card skimmer discovered at Southborough gas station; other incidents in region
Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”
Last week I shared a story about two girls raising funds to buy presents for patients at Children’s Hospital. I had a typo in one of the email addresses. So, if you reached out and didn’t hear back, please try again with the corrected information. Read the full article → from Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”