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
State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at the new Red Barn Coffee (20 Turnpike Road) on Friday, 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 Red Barn from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. This is an annual recognition of the sacrifices public safety officers make and the dangers they face in protecting citizens. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 15
On Saturday, Southborough postal workers won’t just be delivering the mail, they’ll also be collecting bags of food as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. All the food collected will go to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Reminder: Take part in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday
The deadline for signing up for Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Sizzling Summer Scene camp is fast approaching. If you’re looking for a fun local summer experience for your child entering sixth through ninth grade, you’ll need to get your registration in by May 15. Read the full article → from Registration deadline for SYFS summer camp is May 15
The Cradles to Crayons clothing drive sponsored by Fay School ends on Saturday, so you have until then to drop off gently used adult and children’s clothing in a collection box on Parkerville Road by the Fay athletic fields. Read the full article → from Reminder: Saturday is the last day to donate to the Cradles to Crayons clothing drive
The Southborough Fire Department has partnered with Marlborough-based Furnishing Options to collect small household items for those who were left temporarily homeless by last month’s six-alarm fire at the Lake Williams condo complex in Marlborough. The last day to donate is Thursday, May 10. Read the full article → from Reminder: Thursday is the last day to donate items to Marlborough fire victims
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of SFC Donald Reis of Fall River who died of cancer earlier this week. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 4, 2012
On Saturday, May 12, Southborough postal carriers will join their peers across the country in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Items collected in Southborough as part of the 20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger event will go directly to the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Southborough postal carriers hope to help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
Fay School is hosting a clothing drive for Brighton-based Cradles to Crayons. All Southborough residents are invited to drop off gently used adult and children’s clothing in a collection box on Parkerville Road by the Fay athletic fields. Read the full article → from Cradles to Crayons clothing drive running now through May 12