As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Announcements
SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
Above: The Town issued guidance information on respiratory illnesses in children, including a video featuring an Epidemiologist and a BOH member discussing RSV. (image from video) With a rise in respiratory illnesses in the state, including 4 children transported by the Southborough Fire Dept to the hospital in the past 2 months, the SFD and Public Read the full article → from SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
The state has launched a new hotline and online portal for people who have tested positive for Covid-19. The intent is to inform those who qualify and may benefit from being treated with treatment with Paxlovid. Read the full article → from Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
Reminder: Winter Coats & Socks Drive through the 21st
The community is being asked to donate new socks and new/gently used coats.
The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Coats & Socks Drive through the 21st
SPD is seeking owner of this “good boy”
Police are seeking the owner of a dog found in the woods near 911 field.
For days the Southborough Police received reports of a dog in the woods near 911 field off of Acre Bridge Road. The dog is now safely in custody but no owner has claimed him. Read the full article → from SPD is seeking owner of this “good boy”
Job listings: NSBORO Schools and DPW Highway Division
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings: NSBORO Schools and DPW Highway Division
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
No parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Narcan Training – December 13
The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Public Health is offering free training for using a drug to reverse opiod overdoses
The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health* is providing a free Narcan Training session a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Narcan Training – December 13
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by Pilgrim Church on December 11th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
SFA’s Christmas Tree sales
Firefighters will open their annual sale of Christmas trees this weekend.
Starting this weekend, the annual Southborough Firefighter Association’s Christmas tree sales start up. It’s a tradition that dates back over 50 years. Read the full article → from SFA’s Christmas Tree sales
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Plan for downtown area detours on Wednesday
Several road closures and detours announced due to scheduled paving
Expect detours to complicate commutes on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Plan for downtown area detours on Wednesday
Library closing early today (Updated)
The Southborough Library is forced to close at 1:00 pm today. Read the full article → from Library closing early today (Updated)
Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
In advance of the holidays, SYFS is holding its annual gift card collection drive.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a helping hand to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30