I am now ready to launch the new service. As I prepare to reach out to old subscribers, I rounded up the headlines they’ve missed. Read the full article → from Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
Announcements
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service has posted: …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL WORCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boylston, or near Shrewsbury, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect Read the full article → from Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Nan’s Market opening Monday
News on the restaurant opening, business challenges, and job openings
There’s a new restaurant opening in Town. Nan’s Kitchen & Market will open on Monday, August 29th. Read the full article → from Nan’s Market opening Monday
Jobs at local daycare/preschool and public schools
Both Wee Care and NSBORO schools are promoting job openings
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Jobs at local daycare/preschool and public schools
Gas break on Main Street
Avoid downtown this morning due to an “active” break
The town of Southborough issued an announcement this morning Read the full article → from Gas break on Main Street
Pine Hill connection to Aquaduct Trail
Scouts built a trail that provides greater access to hiking for Pine Hill Road residents
Thanks to a Troop 92 Eagle Scout project, residents of Pine Hill Road can safely hike to some of the biggest area trails. Read the full article → from Pine Hill connection to Aquaduct Trail
SCAC Call for new members
The Cultural Arts Council is short the required members to qualify for granting state funds for local arts
I’ve learned that the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is in desperate need for volunteers and in risk of losing funding. Read the full article → from SCAC Call for new members
Meals seek wheels – Mondays
Volunteer drivers needed (regular commitment or as a backup)
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries – especially on Mondays. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels – Mondays
Where can you raise your voice (this year)? Updated – Again
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)? Updated – Again
Art on the Trails Update
News on Best-in-Show and art-inspired poetry
Organizers of the annual outdoor exhibit announced this year’s Best-in-Show and poets whose inspired works were selected. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Update
Seeking a volunteer with UXR skills
The Town is seeking someone to volunteer several hours per month to help improve tech
The Municipal Technology Committee asked me to share their call for a User Experience Research volunteer to help the Town. Read the full article → from Seeking a volunteer with UXR skills
Sign up for Algonquin Pre-K
Registration is open this fall, but it will follow a different schedule
The Director of the Pre-K learning lab program at Algonquin asked me to alert readers to schedule changes this year, and that registration is open. Read the full article → from Sign up for Algonquin Pre-K
Volunteer for Youth Commission
The Commission supporting Southborough Youth & Family Services is seeking to fill a vacancy
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to put out a call for a volunteer to serve on their oversight board, the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Volunteer for Youth Commission
Weigh in on roads and sidewalks to be fixed
Capital Planning invites residents to provide input before decisions are made on what roads to prioritize for an upcoming contract
The public is invited to weigh in on Southborough roads and sidewalks being considered for an upcoming road maintenance contract. Read the full article → from Weigh in on roads and sidewalks to be fixed