Open Space Preservation Commission’s free seed pickup for Winter Sow 2023 has been rescheduled to Sunday. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup moved to Sunday
Winter Sow Seed Pickup moved to Sunday
Announcements
Wind Chill warning
Below zero winds all day, dipping to -34° overnight
National Weather Service is predicting brutal wind chills today and tomorrow. Our town should be spared the worst of it, but it wil still be a hazard for anyone underdressed for the weather. Read the full article → from Wind Chill warning
Register for free Narcan Training at the Library
Southborough Public Health is offering free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
This month, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Register for free Narcan Training at the Library
’23 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated Again)
Register now for seed pickup this Sunday morning and/or Workshop on Sunday afternoon
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’23 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated Again)
Love your Library: Donate Online to the Friends
The Friends of the Southborough Library has launched donation by PayPal
Since one of the other hats I wear is President of The Friends of the Southborough Library, I’m excited to share our latest news.
We have finally launched an option to donate to the Friends through PayPal Read the full article → from Love your Library: Donate Online to the Friends
Rep Donaghue holding local office hours – Friday
Our new State Rep is also promoting having already sponsored/filed several bills.
Residents are invited to take advantage of local Office Hours in Southborough this Friday afternoon for State Representative Kate Donaghue.
The newly sworn in Representative for our district also shared information on the bills she has already sponsored or cosponsored. Read the full article → from Rep Donaghue holding local office hours – Friday
SAM to broadcast hybrid of meetings of select Town boards
New equipment offers the hope of better audio for Select, Planning, and Zoning boards' in-person meetings that allow remote participation.
Southborough Access Media confirmed that it has successfully completed upgrades to its equipment in the Town House Hearing Room. Read the full article → from SAM to broadcast hybrid of meetings of select Town boards
Seeking Art & Ideas for Mental Health Awareness Month
SYFS has asked the community to start getting inspired, to share ideas and/or create art.
Every spring, Southborough Youth & Family Services uses May to promote Mental Health Awareness. In advance, SYFS is reaching out to ask community members to help.
The agency is seeking ideas and calling for art. Read the full article → from Seeking Art & Ideas for Mental Health Awareness Month
Job listings
Camp Counselors and other full-time summer jobs, year-round part-time jobs, and a long-term substitute
Last week, I shared some Camp Counselor positions at Fay. It turns out that both the Town and Chestnut Hill Farm are also advertising for Counselors — and the farm is also seeking applicants for other part-time and full-time positions.
While I’m sharing those, I’m also adding the latest NSBORO posting. Read the full article → from Job listings
Snow Day: January 23, 2023 (Updated)
Library opening late; Knights of Columbus Free Throw
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from Snow Day: January 23, 2023 (Updated)
Job listings
FaySummer Camp Counselors & Instructors; NSBORO jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Raising Resilient Kids: The Magical Skill of Validation
Southborough's final session in the expert speaker series for Northborough and Southborough parents/guardians of kids of all ages.
Southborough’s Public Health Department is offering one more expert talk this month for parents about “Raising Resilient Kids”.
The final session on January 19th will focus on validation. Read the full article → from Raising Resilient Kids: The Magical Skill of Validation
Raising Resilient Kids
Reminding that two more talks are coming up. Plus a video of last week's event is available for viewing.
Southborough’s Public Health Department is continuing to hold expert talks for parents about “Raising Resilient Kids”.
The next session on January 12th will focus on avoiding our best intentions backfiring. Read the full article → from Raising Resilient Kids
SAM Seeking Volunteers
Southborough Acess Media is looking for volunteers to make content or join the Board
Southborough Access Media asked me to share their call for volunteers. There are two avenues for people who want to get more involved. Read the full article → from SAM Seeking Volunteers