Has anyone seen her wandering around town? Read the full article → from “Here, Koko”: Owner seeking lost kitty
Announcements
SCAC: Seeking public feedback on art priorities; grant applications from “anybody” due Oct 15
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. To do that, they need applications – and feedback from the community on the types of programs to support. Read the full article → from SCAC: Seeking public feedback on art priorities; grant applications from “anybody” due Oct 15
Library: Temporary Children’s space upstairs; downstairs to be closed for several weeks
Children can find some books and all of their regular programs upstairs at the Library this fall while repairs take place downstairs. Read the full article → from Library: Temporary Children’s space upstairs; downstairs to be closed for several weeks
Flu Clinic – October 3 (Updated – again)
This year, residents aged 12+ and Town employees can get their flu vaccines through the Board of Health’s clinic. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic – October 3 (Updated – again)
Town House closing at 11:15 am; Town Clerk until noon
If you need to replace the 2018 TS sticker, you can do it at the Clerk’s office today during their regular hours that end at noon. For all other Town House business, get there early. They’ll be closing up at 11:15 am. Read the full article → from Town House closing at 11:15 am; Town Clerk until noon
Library hopes to re-open upper floor tomorrow (Updated)
The Southborough Library posted its official word. Read the full article → from Library hopes to re-open upper floor tomorrow (Updated)
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