As of this morning, officials were promoting that they still need volunteers for the committee to examine how to spend $3M in federal funds. Read the full article → from ARPA Committee volunteers still sought (for virtual service)
The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place next month. Read the full article → from District Preschool screenings are January 14th – Schedule your appointment now
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free suicide prevention training. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention: Free training on “Question, Persuade, and Refer” method – upcoming dates (Updated)
Two weeks ago, the Select Board fielded questions and criticisms on their plan to reroute St Marks Street and build a “Pocket Park” next to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Town to work with interested parties to flesh out “Pocket Park” details; St Marks St project continues (Updated)
Recently, I received press releases about three Southborough residents/natives involved in noteworthy performances/fundraisers. I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: Skating, Marching, and Running
Rotary members have donated over 100 paper microscopes to inspire students to explore science in Ecuador. They are hoping the community will help them send more. Read the full article → from Rotary seeking support to send more Foldscopes to Ecuador
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (Updated)
Across the country today, people are celebrating Giving Tuesday. It’s always a great excuse to update you on two Southborough teens who continue to embody the spirit of the day. It also gives you a chance to double your “giving”. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
This Wednesday morning, December 1st, The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is holding another webinar. This time, the focus is on Literacy. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosting NSBORO Literacy Screening presentation – Wednesday
Sherman H. Ball, 87, of Southborough died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Whitney Place in Westborough after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Sherman H. Ball, 87
Fred B. Williams of Craigville and Southborough succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Sunday November 14, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: Fred B. Williams, 81
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports: Mascot choices narrowed down; Winter season begins
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: School policy subcommittee, Housing Authority, and Trails Committee