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
Above: Volunteers unload Christmas trees at the Fire Station last year (contributed photo) I don’t know how many years it’s been that Christmas tress have been sold at the Southborough Fire Station, but I remember going there as a kid to get ours (and that was a long time ago, folks). The annual tradition continues Read the full article → from Get your Christmas tree at the Southborough Fire Station starting today
No doubt you’ve seen the commercials for Shop Small Saturday. It’s a movement that encourages holiday shoppers to “shop small” by visiting local stores and businesses on Saturday, November 26. I love the idea, but I’d take it one step further and encourage you to shop small not just tomorrow, but throughout the holiday season. Read the full article → from Here it is! The Second Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide
Above: Even the squirrels are thankful today I have a little something extra to be thankful about this year. At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting (before all the broohaha about the Swap Shop), the selectmen issued an official proclamation to acknowledge my work on this blog. I’m told it had been in the works for weeks, Read the full article → from Happy Thanksgiving, Southborough
I had so much fun putting together the My Southborough Shop Local Guide last year, and it was such a hit with readers, that I’ve decided to do it again. The guide is intended to help Southborough businesses promote what they have to offer, while at the same time helping Southborough residents check items off their holiday to-do lists. Read the full article → from Get listed in the second annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide!
Please join me in welcoming the latest My Southborough sponsor, Heisler & Mattson Properties. Read the full article → from Welcome sponsor: Heisler & Mattson Properties
The weather has been mild lately, but we all know that winter is just around the corner, and with it higher energy bills. The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee is promoting a way to help residents lower their utility bills, and do some good for the environment at the same time. Read on for Read the full article → from Southborough committee encourages residents to get a home energy audit
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