I’ll be taking the day off from the blog today to enjoy some time with my family. I hope you’re do the same. Before I sign off, here are some things to keep in mind for today. Read the full article → from Happy Fourth of July, Southborough!
If there’s one thing this blog is good for, it’s reuniting lost pets with their owners. This time it’s sweet Buffy who needs our help. Read the full article → from Be on the lookout for this missing cat
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously last night to impose a voluntary odd/even water restriction starting immediately and running through September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
The Southborough Library is planning a new space just for ‘tweens and teens, and they’re looking for input. The library developed a survey to help determine everything from why young adults use the library (or don’t), to what services they’d like to see more of, to the sort of look and feel an area geared toward young adults should have. Read the full article → from Southborough Library collecting feedback from teens and ‘tweens
The Southborough and Northborough Rotary Clubs are looking for a family to host a foreign exchange student who will spend the year at Algonquin. Here’s more info sent along by the Rotary Clubs. Read the full article → from Family needed to host a foreign exchange student at Algonquin next year
This is short notice, but earlier today I learned the Gold Star Memorial train will make a stop in Southborough this evening. The special passenger coach which bears the name of every soldier, marine, sailor and airman who lost their life while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, was scheduled to pass through town last week as it traveled the Boston-Worcester line, but the run had to be scrapped at the last moment due to mechanical problems. Read the full article → from Take 2: Gold Star Memorial train scheduled to pass through Southborough tonight
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, June 8
Friday, June 1 is the deadline to get a new dog license without facing a $10 late fee. All dogs older than six months require a license to be renewed annually. Read the full article → from Reminder: Deadline to get a new dog license is June 1
Last Thursday a group of outstanding students from the class of 2012 were awarded town scholarships in a ceremony at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough students awarded town scholarships
The Friends of the Southborough Library has put out several calls for new members in recent months, and apparently the situation has become dire. The venerable organization now stands on the brink, and without new active members to lead the group into the future, it may be forced to disband. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Library in danger of folding
If you’re thinking about signing your kids up for one of the popular Southborough Recreation summer camp programs – or any upcoming Rec Department program – the Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department have a deal for you. Read the full article → from Get reduced rate passes for Southborough Recreation programs through June 1
St. Matthew Parish recently awarded its annual scholarships to graduating seniors. Nine of the 16 scholarships went to Southborough residents. The rest were awarded to parishoners from Ashland and Hopkinton. Read the full article → from St. Matthew’s announces scholarship winners
The C/W MARS library consortium, of which the Southborough Library is a member, is undertaking a big project this weekend. They’re upgrading to a new version of electronic catalog system called Evergreen. Read the full article → from Southborough Library closed this weekend for system upgrade
St. Mark’s Church is hosting a community drive now through June 3 to benefit Brighton-based Cradles to Crayons. Here’s more information on how you can help. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church holds community drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons