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 Time to get a new dog license
The Economic Development Team is a group of residents who are trying to encourage new business to set up shop in Southborough, and to bring attention to the ones already here. They’re currently looking for someone to help with their marketing and PR initiatives. Read the full article → from Economic Development Team seeks writer for news releases
I learned to swim at McCarthy Pool on Route 9, so the announcement by the Recreation Department that swim lessons will once again be offered there brought back a flood of memories. In addition to the new swim lessons, the Rec Department has also added Zumba classes and a Super Sports Camp to its spring/summer lineup. Read the full article → from New recreation programs announced for the spring and summer
When it comes to Girl Scout cookies, I have an embarrassingly well-stocked pantry. But for those of you who have missed out on the cookie sales – or for those of you who have already exhausted your supply – you have one more chance to stock up. Read the full article → from A final chance to stock up on Girl Scout cookies
Acting Governor Timothy P. Murray has ordered flags lowered to half staff today in honor of Marine Corporal Christopher Arzola. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, February 27, 2012
Massachusetts will hold its presidential primary election on March 6. If you want to cast your ballot, and you’re not already registered to vote, you’ll need to do so no later than Wednesday, February 15. Read the full article → from Reminder: Wednesday is last day to register to vote before primary
State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at the Southborough Library on Thursday, and she invites Southborough residents to stop by. It’s your chance to meet Dykema and discuss anything that might be on your mind. Dykema will be at the library from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Thursday
The Southborough Food Pantry has received a couple of much-needed donations recently. Earlier this month St. Matthew’s Youth Group collected 331 pounds of food and raised more than $1,000 at their second annual Souper Bowl Sunday (at least something good happened that day). Read the full article → from Residents donate nearly 700 pounds of food to the Southborough Food Pantry
The Southborough Garden Club has established a scholarship to be awarded to a student who has been accepted to a school of higher learning or is presently attending college in one of the following fields: Arts, and or Sciences related to Horticulture, Floral Design, Environmental Studies, Ecology, Conservation, Agriculture, Botany or Landscape Architecture/Design. Read the full article → from Applications available for Southborough Garden Club scholarship
Massachusetts will hold its presidential primary election on March 6. If you want to cast your ballot, and you’re not already registered to vote, you’ll need to do so no later than Wednesday, February 15. Read the full article → from Want to vote in the presidential primary? Make sure you’re registered by February 15
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of former Boston mayor Kevin White. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, February 1
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Specialist Keith D. Benson of Norwood. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, January 27
Each year Southborough Youth & Family Services organizes a gift card drive to make the holidays a bit brighter for local families who are having a tough time, and as they have in the past, Southborough residents stepped up to donate to the cause. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services thanks residents for their holiday generosity
Above: Help reunite this Christmas ornament with its owner My Southborough reader Sue was at the Transfer Station a couple of weeks ago and found a Christmas ornament lying on the ground near the tree disposal area. She picked it up and brought it home for safe-keeping and has been trying to track down its Read the full article → from Do you recognize the family in this lost Christmas ornament? (UPDATED)