Southborough Emergency Management shared another winter storm warning. Read the full article → from Winter weather warning: Sloppy today, flash freeze Thurs morning
Announcements
Pansies for Progress fundraiser – through 3/21 (Updated)
Southborough Town House employees are participating again in Pansies for Progress, a fundraising drive for the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance. Like last year, funds are being raised in honor of Southborough’s former police chief Bill Webber, who passed away in 2008 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Read the full article → from Pansies for Progress fundraiser – through 3/21 (Updated)
Southborough Rec expands programming for preschoolers; special needs next
Have you looked at the Spring and Summer guide for the Southborough Recreation Department?
As usual, they have a lot of great offerings for all ages. But what jumped out at me were all the new offerings for preschoolers. Read the full article → from Southborough Rec expands programming for preschoolers; special needs next
Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday
[The following information is provided by My Southborough sponsor Montessori Children’s House.] If you’re thinking about preschool options for next year and want to learn more about a Montessori approach, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Friday. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday
Pilgrim mission to help rebuild a nation in need – Haiti collection drive
Members of Pilgrim Congregational Church are traveling to Haiti on a repeat mission. They are asking for the community to support their effort through supply contributions. Read the full article → from Pilgrim mission to help rebuild a nation in need – Haiti collection drive
River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday
Yesterday, the town announced that the Route 85 River Street bridge will be limited to one direction at a time starting March 10. To accomodate the two way traffic, a temporary light will be in place. Read the full article → from River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday
SCAC: Reviving support for Southborough arts
In September, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council put out a plea for new board members. They announced that they were in danger of losing funding if no one stepped up.
The community response was overwhelming. SCAC recently reported that 15 new members “reinvigorated” the board this fall. Read the full article → from SCAC: Reviving support for Southborough arts
SOLF calls for help with a wildlife survey
This month, the Southborough Open Land Foundation is beginning a Wildlife Survey. Their goal is to discover which reptiles and amphibians (aka herps) are living in the preserve. Read the full article → from SOLF calls for help with a wildlife survey
Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Licenses for the current year expire at the end of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one. Read the full article → from Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet
New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10
This morning, the MBTA announced the new Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail schedule. Read the full article → from New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10
SEM Warning: Prepare for flooding and avoid roof collapse
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 SEM Warning: Prepare for flooding and avoid roof collapse
Summer jobs for Southborough Rec
The Southborough Recreation Department is advertising positions for their summer camps. Read the full article → from Summer jobs for Southborough Rec
2 hour delay, then back to school (for a day) – February 14
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are in session today with a two hour delay.. Read the full article → from 2 hour delay, then back to school (for a day) – February 14
(Updated again) Snow day: School cancellation and storm closings – Thursday, February 13
Southborough public schools are cancelled. Read the full article → from (Updated again) Snow day: School cancellation and storm closings – Thursday, February 13