The Southborough Library posted its official word. Read the full article → from Library hopes to re-open upper floor tomorrow (Updated)
Announcements
Library closed due to flooding
Due to flooding caused by the severe rainfall this morning, the Southborough Library will be closed until further notice. Read the full article → from Library closed due to flooding
Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Selectmen are seeking volunteers to help them find a replacement for retiring Fire Chief Joe Mauro. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Warning of flash flood danger
My blaring emergency alert prompted me to post. Read the full article → from Warning of flash flood danger
8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Southborough 8th graders are invited to join a Youth in Philanthropy group being launched in town. Read the full article → from 8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
SYFS is seeking families with K- 12th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteers grades 6-12 and adults 21+ to be mentors and/or work on community service projects. Read the full article → from Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to advise readers about another mailer that may be deceptive. This one comes in the form of a survey. Read the full article → from Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
Southborough job listings: RoviSys Open House for engineers (and more school jobs)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: RoviSys Open House for engineers (and more school jobs)
Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
This is both a warning and reassurance about this year’s Transfer Station permits. Read the full article → from Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
End of summer “blogcation”
I know there is more town news worth sharing, but I need to some time off before the kids go back to school. To hold you off until Wednesday, here are some reminders and links. Read the full article → from End of summer “blogcation”
Town: “Water Insurance” letters make false claims
Public Worksasked me to alert residents that a letter sent to some residents is making an inaccurate claim. Read the full article → from Town: “Water Insurance” letters make false claims
Time for a mini-blogcation
I’ll be taking a long weekend to enjoy the summer. Read the full article → from Time for a mini-blogcation
Recreation thanking sponsors – Playground and Summer Nights
Recreation has asked me to share their thanks to sponsors of the 15th Annnual Summer Nights.
But first – I want to remind readers that the department is also hosting a celebration to thank sponsors of the Fayville Playground. Read the full article → from Recreation thanking sponsors – Playground and Summer Nights
Babysitting 101 for 12+ on August 27th
Southborough Recreation is offering another Babysitting 101 course for tweens/teens 12 years old and up. Read the full article → from Babysitting 101 for 12+ on August 27th