An update on past and future snowfall in town. Plus some safety requests from town officials. Read the full article → from Southborough’s 2015 snowfall: Over 50″ so far; more on the way
Southborough’s 2015 snowfall: Over 50″ so far; more on the way
Announcements
Scholarship Committee “desperate” for help
This month, Southborough begin filling out applications for town scholarships. Meanwhile, the committee responsible for granting them publicly announced they are under-resourced. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee “desperate” for help
Community Health grants – apply by February 17
An organization organizing health fund grants for Worcester County asked me to get the word out to our town. Read the full article → from Community Health grants – apply by February 17
No school Tuesday
The good news is there won’t be a 5 AM wake up call cancelling school. The bad news is that the call came in tonight. As announced once again by superintendent Christine Johnson, Southborough and Northborough will not have school on Tuesday. This is the 4th snow day this year. It means the school year Read the full article → from No school Tuesday
No school on Monday (Updated)
Just got the official phone call. As announced by superintendent Christine Johnson, Southborough and Northborough will not have school on Monday. Children rejoice. Parents grieve for their sanity. (Or am I alone in that?) Afternoon programs will also be cancelled. This is the 3rd snow day this year. It means the school year won’t be Read the full article → from No school on Monday (Updated)
More fun with snow: 10-15″ expected Monday; heavy snowfall during morning commute
You thought you had your fill of snow after last week’s storm, blizzard, and flurry. But there’s more to come. Read the full article → from More fun with snow: 10-15″ expected Monday; heavy snowfall during morning commute
More snow tonight
The National Weather Service projects that a little snow will begin falling tonight or early tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from More snow tonight
Reminders: the official winter parking ban and “after the storm”
Southborough Emergency Management has issued an alert about all of the potential risks related to the changing weather.
In it, they encourage residents to clear drainage systems, be prepared for flooding basements, and take care of the heavy snow on old or flat roofs. Read the full article → from Reminders: the official winter parking ban and “after the storm”
Help dedicate (parts of) Algonquin to those “who have made extraordinary contributions”
The Board of Selectmen need three residents to volunteer for the Naming Subcommittee for ARHS. Read the full article → from Help dedicate (parts of) Algonquin to those “who have made extraordinary contributions”
Tonight’s MassDOT Main Street meeting postponed
I just got word that the Main Street meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed. Read the full article → from Tonight’s MassDOT Main Street meeting postponed
CERT family of volunteers and opportunity for teens (Updated)
This recent story about a family in town seems appropriate to share after the “Blizzard of 2015”. Read the full article → from CERT family of volunteers and opportunity for teens (Updated)
Updated – Blizzard: anywhere from 15-37″ by Tues night – prepare to be home for days
How much snow where going to get is still up in the air. But it’s bound to be a lot. So, make sure your prepared for worst case scenarios. Read the full article → from Updated – Blizzard: anywhere from 15-37″ by Tues night – prepare to be home for days
Our snow outlook from National Weather Service (Have some flashlights/candles ready)
The National Weather Service maps Southborough within their “highest area of concern” for isolated power outages. Read the full article → from Our snow outlook from National Weather Service (Have some flashlights/candles ready)
Brush burning permits available through May 1
This year, the process for getting and using the brush burning permits has changed significantly. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available through May 1