A reader reached out and asked me to share his warning with other residents about problematic service from a local food delivery app. The issue reminded me of stories I’ve been hearing about a larger issue related to delivery apps. The typically high fees cut into restaurants’ already decimated margins. Read the full article → from An update on Restaurant delivery services
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Southborough job listings: Firefighter; Long term substitutes for teachers and school professionals
Jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Firefighter; Long term substitutes for teachers and school professionals
More small businesses you can support in Southborough
I’m running an updated listing of businesses you can support in Southborough, including new vendor categories. Read the full article → from More small businesses you can support in Southborough
Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat
Part of the proceeds from a pop up sale of gently used “upscale staging” decor will benefit Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat
Small Business Saturday: Support Southborough business owners tomorrow (Updated-Again)
Across the nation, people will support small businesses this Saturday. Will you? Read the full article → from Small Business Saturday: Support Southborough business owners tomorrow (Updated-Again)
MWDN: “Stop the Spread” testing stopped outbreak at Southborough company
Metrowest Daily News covered the success of a state testing program at stopping the spread of Covid-19 at Southborough based Eagle Leasing. Read the full article → from MWDN: “Stop the Spread” testing stopped outbreak at Southborough company
Grand Openings in Southborough: Consignment Boutique and Home Decor
Two small business owners notified me that they are opening their doors this weekend. Read the full article → from Grand Openings in Southborough: Consignment Boutique and Home Decor
Southborough job listings: Early Childhood Educators
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Early Childhood Educators
Town seeking new IT Manager: Apply now
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Town seeking new IT Manager: Apply now
Southborough’s Red Barns are now NY Bagel Factories serving RB Coffee
After 23 years, there are no longer any Red Barn Coffee shops in Southborough. Many customers and residents might consider the change good news. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Red Barns are now NY Bagel Factories serving RB Coffee
New rounds of grants for small business with ≤5 employees: Apply quickly
The grant application window for a new round closes this Friday. The final round opens the following week, but only while funds last. Read the full article → from New rounds of grants for small business with ≤5 employees: Apply quickly
Business Roundup: Office space investments and Acquisitions
Some recent business deals linked to Southborough have been in the news over the past couple of months. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Office space investments and Acquisitions
Southborough job listings: Schools still seeking variety of subs (and other jobs)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Schools still seeking variety of subs (and other jobs)
Qualified businesses with 5 or less employees can apply for up to $10K in grants now through Sept 25
The grant application window opened this week. Read the full article → from Qualified businesses with 5 or less employees can apply for up to $10K in grants now through Sept 25