Rec announced cancellation of a program tonight. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Family Yoga Cancelled
Tonight’s Family Yoga Cancelled
Announcements
Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)
Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.
As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
St Matthew’s shares news of Scholarship Recipients
St. Matthew Parish of Southborough asked me to share an announcement about the recipients of this year’s “St. Matthew, Mary Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship.” Read the full article → from St Matthew’s shares news of Scholarship Recipients
Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
Celebrating 10 years of researching and "restoring" at-risk pollinators through the Beecology native plant garden
For ten years, a pollinator garden at Breakneck Hill has served as a “Beecology” research site for “how creating functional pollination systems can help preserve biodiversity.”
This Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission and Stewardship Committee are celebrating the milestone by inviting the public to tour the garden and learn about the “significant gains in populations of at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st
If you’re looking for something to do in town during daylight hours (alone or with family/friends), this month is a great time to explore the trails at Beals Preserve. I’m sharing an update, with a focus on organizers’ annual Call for Poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st
Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. Now they are promoting a deal to offer discounts for group orders. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
Curtain Up holding auditions for Guys & Dolls tonight & tomorrow
A local, adult community theater group is promoting auditions it will hold tonight and tomorrow (Monday, June 23rd and Tuesday, June 24th). Read the full article → from Curtain Up holding auditions for Guys & Dolls tonight & tomorrow
SYFS asking people to share their “Community Needs”
The dept is urging more residents to take the survey.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from SYFS asking people to share their “Community Needs”
Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Library wifi is working and accessible
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Retire your old flags respectfully
Every year, veterans in town hold a ceremony to “retire” worn out flags “with dignity”. You can participate or drop your own flag off in advance. Read the full article → from Retire your old flags respectfully
Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
I’m taking another look at the camps being offered in Southborough. focusing on sports camps/clinics — including two I just learned about. Read the full article → from Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
A week from tomorrow, artists will install works alongside the Beals Preserve trails for the 9th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. Organizers have announced the artists selected to be part of the “Number 9” themed exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs