A recent addition to the Southborough business community is TechSandBox. They offer a collaborative workspace for Metrowest science and technology entrepeneurs. They also offer networking and educational opportunities. Tomorrow night they are holding their third special interest group (SIG) seminar this month: Read the full article → from Southborough business offers seminars for science and tech startups
Announcements
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, May 28

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army SPC Mitchell K. Daehling. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, May 28
Southborough Library seeks part-time library page

The Southborough Library is looking to hire a new library page to work part time hours starting this summer. Here are all the details, including how to apply. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeks part-time library page
Southborough hospice program looking for volunteers

VNA Care Network and Hospice is looking for hospice volunteers for their Southborough area team. Hospice volunteers work directly with terminally ill patients and their families by offering practical and emotional support to those facing a terminal illness. Read the full article → from Southborough hospice program looking for volunteers
Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans

Monday’s parade (details in an upcoming post) isn’t Southborough’s only Memorial Day tradition. Another is placing American flags on the graves of every Southborough veteran in tribute to their service to the country. Read the full article → from Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans
The Southborough Library is looking for a friend
You’ve likely heard by now I’ll be taking over blogging duties at My Southborough when Susan retires. Some of you may also know that I’m the president of the Friends of the Southborough Library. Thanks to help from volunteers in the community, this has been a fantastic year for us. Read the full article → from The Southborough Library is looking for a friend
A note about the future of My Southborough (it’s good news!)
Earlier this year I announced my intention to retire from my post at My Southborough after 4-1/2 years. At that point the future of the site was unclear, but today it gives me great pleasure to announce I have found someone (an excellent someone) to take over the blog. Read the full article → from A note about the future of My Southborough (it’s good news!)
Longtime Conservation Commission member recognized

Each year the Southborough Open Land Foundation awards the Elaine Beals Conservation Award to a deserving Southborough resident. This year the honor went to Rhonda Russian, who retired from the Conservation Commission last year after 22 years of service. Read the full article → from Longtime Conservation Commission member recognized
Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, May 15

Today is Police Officers Memorial Day, and in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, flags in Southborough and across the nation have been lowered to half staff. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, May 15
Sign up now for Southborough Youth Soccer’s fall 2013 season

Spring soccer is in full swing, but already it’s time to start thinking about the fall season. Read the full article → from Sign up now for Southborough Youth Soccer’s fall 2013 season
Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 11

On Saturday, May 11, Southborough postal carriers will once again join their peers across the country in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Items collected in Southborough as part of the 21st Annual Stamp Out Hunger event will go directly to the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 11
Class to help seniors learn basic computer skills starts Wednesday
Do you know a Southborough senior who would like to update their computer skills? A new class starting this Wednesday will cover the basics from checking email to surfing the web. Read the full article → from Class to help seniors learn basic computer skills starts Wednesday
Community garden plots available
The growing season is upon us, and if you’re looking to set up a garden, consider a plot at the Southborough Community Garden on Breakneck Hill Road. Read the full article → from Community garden plots available
Northborough/Southborough Special Olympics spring soccer program
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council passed along this information about a spring soccer program for kids with special needs. The program is being put on by Southborough resident Jonny Manousaridis. Read the full article → from Northborough/Southborough Special Olympics spring soccer program