A reader reached out to me to ask me to share the news about the a popular, longtime Town employee who is about to retire. Read the full article → from Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
Announcements
What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Here are the options in town, including one that’s getting an early start. Read the full article → from Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
Interfaith Thanksgiving service & reception – next Monday
Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to another Thanksgiving interfaith event, with some small changes this year. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service & reception – next Monday
Reminder: Kids’ Free “Turkey Trot” this Sunday
The 4th Annual free fun run for kids of all ages includes some incentives to register early.
For the 4th year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot. Read the full article → from Reminder: Kids’ Free “Turkey Trot” this Sunday
Last Chance! Order Friends of the Library shirts
Time is running out to buy a hooded athletic shirt for yourself and/or Story Time tees for your kids!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Last Chance! Order Friends of the Library shirts
Veterans Day on Monday
Southborough holds its annual observances on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Monday
Reminder: Scouting for Food is this Saturday!
Town scouts will be making the rounds to collect for the Food Pantry
Southborough Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts will team up again with BSA Scouts for their annual Scouting for Food program this weekend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food is this Saturday!
Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
The substance use prevention coalition for Northborough and Southborough has asked me to help publicized their survey. Read the full article → from Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Time is running out to buy a hooded athletic shirt for yourself and/or Story Time tees for your kids!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Donate your extra candy!
Neary is again collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive today through next Friday. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy!
DPW Updates
Upcoming Rte 9 Framingham detours and Grant for engineering phase of Willow St culvert project
Southborough Public Works asked me to share some news with readers this week. Read the full article → from DPW Updates
Friday is last day of Early Voting
A quick reminder — if you are looking to take advantage of the opportunity to vote in person early, today and tomorrow are the last days. Read the full article → from Friday is last day of Early Voting
Join Scenes of Southborough
A private Facebook Group's organizer is encouraging more members to join to share and enjoy photos
A private group on social media is encouraging more people to share their scenic pics from around town. Read the full article → from Join Scenes of Southborough