One league is seeking Southborough adults ages 50+ for a regional slow pitch softball league. Another welcomes men ages 18+ to join a Southborough softball league. Read the full article → from Register for Senior’s or Men’s Softball leagues
Announcements
Mooney Pickleball Courts reopen Monday
Southborough Rec posted a reminder of the rules around Pickleball Court use
Break out your paddles! The Pickleball courts that opened last year at Mooney will reopen for the season in a few days.
In preparation, Rec is promoting the rules for court use. Read the full article → from Mooney Pickleball Courts reopen Monday
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for a Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available
Get ready to golf
The Southborough Golf Club is planning to open by April 1st.
It may not look great right now, but the Town’s Golf Course Committee is projecting the Southborough Golf Club will be ready to open by April 1st. Read the full article → from Get ready to golf
Job listings
Harvard Depository Circulation Specialist; Summer jobs for Multi-Lingual educators/aids and Summer Fun Club
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Friends of COA’s Spring Bulb Sale
Purchase bulbs to plant (or gift) while supporting the group that supports Southborough Senior Center activities.
Southborough’s Friends of Council on Aging are asking the community to support their fundraiser. 50% of the sales from flower bulbs will benefit the non-profit that benefits activities and amenities for seniors. Read the full article → from Friends of COA’s Spring Bulb Sale
Parents of 6-12 graders asked to answer Substance Abuse survey
Southborough & Northborough's Substance Use Prevention Coalition is seeking data from parents to aid their efforts.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to help spread the word about an important survey they are asking parents of middle school and high school students to complete. The survey is by Encompass, our the Substance Use Prevention Coalition for Southborough and Northborough. Read the full article → from Parents of 6-12 graders asked to answer Substance Abuse survey
Snow Day: March 14, 2023
6-8" of snow predicted in Southborough
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: March 14, 2023
Winter Storm Warning (Updated)
The storm tonight through Wednesday is forecast to bring 12-18" of wet snow with high wind gusts
Prepare for potential power outages due to a winter storm headed our way. Read the full article → from Winter Storm Warning (Updated)
Road Closure alert: Pine Hill Rd at Greystone Way & Paramenter Rd
This morning, the Town issued an alert that Pine Hill Road is closed at Parmenter Road and Greystone Way. The closure was made by National Grid to work on lines Read the full article → from Road Closure alert: Pine Hill Rd at Greystone Way & Paramenter Rd
Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
The Rotary Club of Southborough is offering a $4,000 scholarship to a state school
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
Support the Food Pantry & Free Fridge
This month's reduced SNAP benefits will increase the need for some "food insecure" residents.
Both the Southborough Food Pantry and a new Southborough Free Fridge are seeking contributions to support community members in need. Read the full article → from Support the Food Pantry & Free Fridge
Metrowest Women’s Fund on middle school girls’ needs
Southborough Rotary has invited a guest speaker on issues related to helping girls in our region. Now they're inviting the community to join them for the discussion.
The public is invited to join the Rotary Club of Southborough to hear from a guest speaker next week. A representative from the Metrowest Women’s Fund will discuss findings from their study on middle school girls and how the community can help. Read the full article → from Metrowest Women’s Fund on middle school girls’ needs
Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11
The Gardeners will consider scholarship candidates majoring in Horticulture, Floral Design, Environmental Studies and more.
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11