The members of Southborough Kindergroup are no doubt on Santa’s nice list this year after putting together another excellent Santa Day last weekend. The organizers asked me to pass along these words of thanks to all those who made the event possible. Read the full article → from Kindergroup thanks local businesses for helping to bring Santa to town
After the shooting last week at Sandy Hook Elementary School, most of us have been left wondering what we can do to help. Many are sending letters of condolence to the families afflicted by the tragedy. A mom I know is driving down to Newtown this week to deliver meals she and friends prepared. A number of memorial funds have been established. Read the full article → from Save the date: Snowflakes for Sandy Hook – December 29 & January 5
Kids aren’t the only ones making wish lists this holiday season. While they’re probably not sending a letter to Santa, the Southborough Library nonetheless has a list of items they’d love to have in the new year. Read the full article → from What the Southborough Library wants for Christmas
Flags in Southborough and across the nation were lowered to half staff today in honor of Senator Daniel Inouye who died on Monday at the age of 88. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
The Southborough Food Pantry has a new refrigerator and some stocked shelves this holiday season thanks to a recent donation by the Southborough Rotary Club. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary donates new refrigerator, supplies to food pantry
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has $16K in scholarships to award next spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships open to Southborough students
Registration is ongoing for Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball’s upcoming spring season. Programs are available for boys and girls ages 5 through 15. Sign up by January 31 to take advantage of the early registration discount. Read the full article → from Registration open for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring 2013 season
Registration opens today for Session 3 of the popular Recreation After-school Program (RAP). Age-appropriate programs ranging from art to sports to cooking to games are offered at each of the four Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Registration opens today for the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
President Barack Obama ordered flags across the nation lowered to half staff on Friday, December 14, in honor of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Read the full article → from Flags lowered to half staff in honor of school shooting victims
After today there will be just ten shopping days left before Christmas, and that means there’s no better time to think local for your holiday gift giving. From home decor and jewelry to tasty treats and gift certificates for all kinds of services, you’ll find something for everyone right here in your own back yard. Read the full article → from Ten days left: Time to shop local, Southborough!
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive. The majority of toys they collect will go to Hopkinton-based Project Just Because, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Reminder: Bring unwrapped toys to the Southborough Fire Station before December 18
On this day in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked, propelling the US into the Second World War. Today flags in Southborough and across the nation will fly at half staff today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, December 7, 2012
The Algonquin Boosters Club is embarking on a project to install a turf field and track at Algonquin, and they’re looking for volunteers to help. A kick-off meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening. Read the full article → from Enthusiastic volunteers sought for new Algonquin turf project
You don’t have to go far to find a Christmas tree in Southborough. For as long as I can remember, trees have been sold at the Southborough Fire Station, and that tradition continues this year. Read the full article → from Christmas tree sales start today at the Fire Station