Some of you asked whether the deadline would be extended for the town’s resident survey, what with all the power outages and other disruptions earlier this month. Assistant Town Administrator Vanessa Hale said the deadline has been pushed to tomorrow, but only for those submitting their responses online. Read the full article → from Deadline extended for online responses to citizen survey
Announcements
Not to worry, Southborough, it’s only a test
If you’re watching television tomorrow at 2:00 pm, or if you’re listening to the radio, prepare to be interrupted as FEMA conducts the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. Read the full article → from Not to worry, Southborough, it’s only a test
With an eye toward busy families, Pilgrim Church adds Wednesday service
Recognizing that families are busier than ever these days, Pilgrim Church has decided to offer a church service on Wednesday evenings. The hope is that families with full schedules on the weekends will be able to attend a service during the week. Read the full article → from With an eye toward busy families, Pilgrim Church adds Wednesday service
Do you recognize this cat? – UPDATED
My Southborough reader Sue found a sweet stray cat at her home on Hillside Avenue this weekend, and she’s trying to track down its owner. Read the full article → from Do you recognize this cat? – UPDATED
Town offers flu clinic for all residents on Saturday
Need a flu shot? The Board of Health will hold a flu clinic open to all residents ages 12 and older on Saturday at the Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Road. The clinic runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Town offers flu clinic for all residents on Saturday
Southborough wants to know what you think: Submit your resident survey by Nov. 11
Before we all got distracted by the event we came to know as Snowtober, Southborough officials were busy working on a citizen survey to assess what we all think of the town and the services it provides. You should have received your copy of the survey – one per household – in the mail earlier this week. Read the full article → from Southborough wants to know what you think: Submit your resident survey by Nov. 11
Southborough K-8 schools OPEN on Wednesday, Algonquin CLOSED
Most Southborough students will head back to school tomorrow, but for others it will be another snow day. Superintendent Charles Gobron said in a message to parents that all K-8 schools in Southborough will open tomorrow – including Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier – but Algonquin will remain closed due to continuing difficult from the weekend storm. Read the full article → from Southborough K-8 schools OPEN on Wednesday, Algonquin CLOSED
Town Administrator: Contact National Grid if you’re still without power
Town Administrator Jean Kitchen said she is hopeful power will be restored to the remaining Southborough residents today. She said the best way to make sure you get your power back is to call National Grid with an outage report, even if you’ve already done so. Read the full article → from Town Administrator: Contact National Grid if you’re still without power
Stop by Culinary Underground for free soup – TODAY
What’s a cooking school to do with a refrigerator full of produce but no power? Make soup, of course! Not wanting anything to go to waste, the good folks at Culinary Underground fired up their butane burners yesterday and made batch after batch of soup, and now they want to share. Read the full article → from Stop by Culinary Underground for free soup – TODAY
Resources for those without power – UPDATED
A couple hundred of you are still without power today, and if your comments around the web are any indication, you’re frustrated and cold. In the hope that it will help, I’m compiling a list of places you can go to get some relief. Read the full article → from Resources for those without power – UPDATED
Hundreds in Southborough still without power today – UPDATED
As of about 9:00 am today, National Grid said only about 100 customers in Southborough were still without power. Read the full article → from Hundreds in Southborough still without power today – UPDATED
Learn what Montessori is all about at an open house on November 1
If you’re the parent of a little one and you’re interested in learning more about what a Montessori education can offer, consider attending one of two open houses next week at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House. Read the full article → from Learn what Montessori is all about at an open house on November 1
Time for a new family portrait? One Southborough photographer makes it a snap
Getting everyone together for a family portrait can be a production. But Southborough photographer (and My Southborough sponsor) Nancy Gould has found a quick and easy way to get them done. She calls them mini-sessions, and they’re the perfect way to get that updated portrait for holiday cards, gift giving, or to fill that blank space on your wall. Read the full article → from Time for a new family portrait? One Southborough photographer makes it a snap
Why flags are at half staff today – Monday, September 28
Flags in Southborough and across the state are at half staff today in honor of Specialist Steven E. Gutowski who was killed last month in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Monday, September 28