Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Business
Holiday & Plant Decor Liquidation Sale
A Southborough based business that provided interior/exterior landscapes and holiday designs has closed. Now they are selling off their remaining stock, which includes a whole lot of indoor and outdoor Christmas and holiday decor. Read the full article → from Holiday & Plant Decor Liquidation Sale
Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Town efforts to take on ADU Bylaw Compliance and Business Friendlier Zoning Amendments
Exactly three weeks after getting the big MBTA Communities overlay zoning bylaw passed, the Planning Board discussed their plans for taking on two new sets of zoning changes. Read the full article → from Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Letter: Southborough at the Crossroads
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough at the Crossroads
Job listings:
SYFS Program Coordinator and more school jobs including IT Manager and long term Kindegarten teacher substitute
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
Mini Grants available for attracting MetroWest Boston visitors
The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau (MBVB) is encouraging organizations in Southborough (and 18 other towns) to apply for marketing grants. Read the full article → from Mini Grants available for attracting MetroWest Boston visitors
Apothecary Artists: Grand Opening of new location
The group of artists that opened a studio/gallery in a former downtown pharmacy in 2021 has relocated to a new downtown location.
Apothecary Artists Studios and Gallery is excited to invite the community to their new and improved space “for a fun kickoff event” over Heritage Day weekend. Read the full article → from Apothecary Artists: Grand Opening of new location
Job listings:
Fay School Athletic Trainer positions
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
A small number of Southborough voters showed up to the second night of Special Town Meeting to take care of the unfinished business from night one. Here’s my quick recap. Read the full article → from Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
Job listings:
Health Agent, Alternate Building Inspector, Truck Driver, Recording Clerk, and school jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
Register by Monday for Heritage Day Booth
A quick reminder for those thinking about exhibiting this year — the deadline to register is this coming Monday. Groups planning to march in the parade are also encouraged to sign up. Read the full article → from Register by Monday for Heritage Day Booth
STM Article 14: Full Time EDC Coordinator (Updated)
At their joint August 27th meeting, the Select Board Chair warned the Advisory Committee that Southborough is “bleeding businesses”. Referring to the situation as an emergency, she advocated for the Town to invest in a solution. Read the full article → from STM Article 14: Full Time EDC Coordinator (Updated)
Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
A Southborough daycare is celebrating 30 years of caring for wee ones. Wee Care for Little People is inviting their friends to join them for an Open House this Saturday. Read the full article → from Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
Heritage Day 2024 is coming soon
Save the Date and sign up for a booth on the field.
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2024 is coming soon