An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update
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Southborough Firefighters collecting for Project Just Because
The Southborough Firefighter Department asked me to advertise it’s annual holiday gift collection drive. Read the full article → from Southborough Firefighters collecting for Project Just Because
Prospective students families invited to Assabet’s Showcase – December 1
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding a “Showcase” for prospective students and parents. Read the full article → from Prospective students families invited to Assabet’s Showcase – December 1
Southborough cares about autism: Special soap, an inspired picture book, and NECC’s annual Gala
I’m rounding up a few stories related to efforts to support the autistic community. Read the full article → from Southborough cares about autism: Special soap, an inspired picture book, and NECC’s annual Gala
Volunteer to help decide how to spend $3M in Town ARPA funds
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Town’s decision to create an ARPA Committee. The Select Board is charging a seven member committee with making recommendations on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Town is eligible for reimbursements up to $3,051,241. Some restrictions apply to how ARPA funds can be used. Read the full article → from Volunteer to help decide how to spend $3M in Town ARPA funds
SFA’s Christmas tree sales start this Saturday
Starting this weekend, the annual Southborough Firefighter Association’s Christmas tree sales start up. It’s a tradition that dates back over 50 years. Read the full article → from SFA’s Christmas tree sales start this Saturday
The week in government
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
Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale: 3 options remain (Updated Again)
The Southborough Gardeners asked me to help promote their annual wreath sale. For the second year, they’ll be taking orders by mail. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale: 3 options remain (Updated Again)
Seussical whimsy tonight and tomorrow at Algonquin
More news (and images) are out on the high school’s performance of the whimsical musical based on Dr. Seuss books. Read the full article → from Seussical whimsy tonight and tomorrow at Algonquin
Kids Turkey Trot – Free fun run this Saturday
Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free fun run. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Free fun run this Saturday
Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
A look at how currently proposed redistricting maps will impact our town. Read the full article → from Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Last night, the Select Board unanimously supported the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set a single property tax rate for FY22. Read the full article → from Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
Reminder that the Gobble Wobble will be run in person this Thanksgiving, and volunteers are still needed. Read the full article → from Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble