This is a 10 hour/week position. Primary responsibility is front desk coverage: providing materials to the general public and assisting with library programs and services. Position reports to the Library Director. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeks part-time circulation clerk
It’s the last full weekend before Christmas, and my guess is many of you are still working on your holiday gift list. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll go to great lengths to avoid the mall. Fortunately, with so many wonderful gift-giving options in our own backyard, that’s not hard to do. Need ideas? Just take a look at the My Southborough Shop Local Guide. Read the full article → from Shop local: Southborough-themed gifts
The holidays are a season of indulgence for many (who me?), but we all know New Year’s and its resolutions are just around the corner. If one of your resolutions for 2012 will be to improve your health and fitness, the Rotary Clubs of Southborough and Northborough have just the program for you. Read the full article → from Start your year off healthy with Rotary’s Winning Wellness Challenge
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Firefighter Jon D. Davies Senior of the Worcester Fire Department. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Linda over at SouthboroughNews.com is looking for the best holiday lights in town. For the second year in a row, she’s running her Holiday Lighting Contest. Enter a photo of your done-up decorations for a chance to win some great prizes. Read the full article → from Who has the best holiday display in Southborough?
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that a total of $12,000 is available in scholastic awards to graduating high school students. Students must be a resident of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough or Shrewsbury to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students
The annual toy drive at the Southborough Fire Department continues this week, and there’s still time to drop off your donations. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Fire Department toy collection continues
Santa Day is about community. Not just the community of kids of all ages who turn out for a visit with the Jolly One, but also the community of local businesses and organizations that make Santa’s visit possible. The good folks at Southborough Kindergroup, who organize the yearly event, asked me to pass along their words of thanks for another successful year. Read the full article → from Kindergroup says thanks for the Santa memories
Not many of you made it to the National Grid hearing held by the Department of Public Utilities last month, but those of you interested in sharing your opinions on how the utilities prepared for and responded to the storm will have another chance. On Thursday, Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents Southborough along with a number of other towns, will hold a public forum focusing on the utilities. Read the full article → from Eldridge to host community forum on October storm outages – Thursday
Southborough scouts joined others in Eastern Massachusetts this week in kicking off their annual Girl Scout cookie sale. It’s a big fundraiser for Southborough troops, with up to $0.75 of each box sold going directly back to support local troop activities. Read the full article → from Girl Scout cookie sales start today
Luna, a house cat who lives on Parkerville Road (north side), got outside on Friday, December 3, and hasn’t been seen since. She’s a 2-year-old black female with tuxedo coloring, white bib and paws. Read the full article → from Have you seen this cat?
Seventy years ago today, 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: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Lost your library card? Racked up a bunch of fines for overdue books? Stop by the Southborough Library this week or next to get the slate wiped clean. Read the full article → from Library offers amnesty for lost cards and overdue books
Every year Southborough Youth & Family Services (SYFS) collects gift cards for Southborough families who need a little extra help to make the holidays special. You can help by donating gift cards from area grocery stores and gas stations, or places like Old Navy, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Target, and Toys R Us. Read the full article → from Donate gift cards to help your neighbors in need this holiday season