SYFS is seeking families with K- 5th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteer mentors in grades 7-12. Read the full article → from Project Friend-ships between younger and older kids: Sign up for winter-spring session
Announcements
Brush burning permits available tomorrow through May 1st
Residents can burn brush (within limits and with permits) on approved days, January 15 through May 1st. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available tomorrow through May 1st
Spring Softball: Register early (including 12U!)
Northborough-Southborough Softball Association is promoting early bird registration for the spring season. It’s also looking to counter a purported rumor. Read the full article → from Spring Softball: Register early (including 12U!)
2nd Annual Peace Vigil – Saturday
Neighbors for Peace is promoting a 2nd Annual Peace Vigil this Saturday. This is a non-partisan event to pray for peace and unity. Read the full article → from 2nd Annual Peace Vigil – Saturday
Community invited to schools’ Strategic Planning forums starting tonight & to answer survey
It isn’t just Southborough’s municipal government seeking help with a vision plan. Our schools are as well. Read the full article → from Community invited to schools’ Strategic Planning forums starting tonight & to answer survey
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Happy Holidays: Events and Quick links for resources while I’m on break
I’ll be taking off a little time for Christmas break. So here is some information and quick links to tide you over until I’m back. Read the full article → from Happy Holidays: Events and Quick links for resources while I’m on break
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
Southborough Library seeking new Trustee (Updated)
The Library needs to fill another vacancy on the Board of Trustees. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeking new Trustee (Updated)
Snow Day: December 17, 2019 (Updated)
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) again today. Read the full article → from Snow Day: December 17, 2019 (Updated)
Messy morning commute expected: Snow changing to sleet and freezing rain
Here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service for tonight and tomorrow. There’s not a big accumulation expected, but it looks like it’s going to be messy. Read the full article → from Messy morning commute expected: Snow changing to sleet and freezing rain
Lost and Found: Ring Found at Transfer Station
Did you lose or find something recently? Read the full article → from Lost and Found: Ring Found at Transfer Station
Open-Mic Music & Poetry series for teens: Sign up to perform or attend
The old South Union Building is welcoming back the Arts with a special Open Mic series for teens launching this winter. Read the full article → from Open-Mic Music & Poetry series for teens: Sign up to perform or attend
Next Level Parenting: free workshop series for parents of teens
SYFS is launching another workshop series in January. This one focuses on helping parents. Read the full article → from Next Level Parenting: free workshop series for parents of teens