I’m excited to share that starting this summer, you’ll be able to buy hometown grown fresh produce in town. (Finally or again, depending on how long you’ve lived here!) Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm launching CSA in June (and farm stand this summer!)
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances this weekend (Updated)
Next week, the Economic Development Committee is sponsoring an event for small business owners and entrepreneurs. (Or even those just thinking about launching a business.) Read the full article → from Open for Business: Free resources for small business owners/enrepreneurs – May 20 launch
It’s time to talk about vacancies in our town government again. Volunteering for a Town committee is a great way to participate in our community. Read the full article → from Vacancies: ZBA, Municipal Technology, and many more
I don’t want to be an alarmist. But you may have noticed a lot of coverage lately of strangers approaching children (including a suspicious approach in town and even alleged abduction attempts in towns like Fall River.)
The latest local news comes from Hopkinton Youth Soccer. They report a stranger approaching a child by the port-a-potties at the Fruit Street Athletic complex. Read the full article → from Another stranger incident: Approach at neighboring athletic field (Updated)
One 10 year old in town is doing her part to help victims of the earthquake in Nepal. Read the full article → from Garage sale for Nepal – May 9
Southborough Youth and Family Services is taking Mental Health Awareness Month seriously. They are reaching out in hopes of helping those that struggle with issues, including depression. Read the full article → from SYFS promoting Mental Health awareness
Next Saturday, Southborough postal carriers are once again taking part in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Read the full article → from Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 9
On Thursday, May 14, 2012, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its fifth annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies. Read the full article → from Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations for ‘Go the Distance’ awards due Saturday
The Southborough Fire Department is reminding residents that Friday is the last day of brush burning season. Read the full article → from Brush burning season ends this Friday
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Early bird discount for Rec Department summer camps ends Thursday
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 – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are seeking new volunteers. Read the full article → from Looking for Friends to help Southborough youth and families – Learn more on April 23rd
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund has posted news that they are throwing in the towel. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cows leaving the hill