The annual Pumpkin Stroll won’t be held this year, but I invite you to send in pics of your creative carvings. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here
Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here
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Collection drive for psychiatric patients
A Southborough resident is holding a special drive to collect clothing, books, and art supplies for Bournewood Hospital. Read the full article → from Collection drive for psychiatric patients
The week in government: BOS, Regional School Committee and more
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: BOS, Regional School Committee and more
School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
Town and school officials will study whether the Town should consider closing a school down the road. The topic prompted me to wonder how enrollment shook out this year. Read the full article → from School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
Children of Promise Gala: A Night In, Supporting Autism
Another annual fundraiser is going virtual this fall. Rather than cancelling its Children of Promise Gala, The New England Center for Children is promoting it as an at home program. Read the full article → from Children of Promise Gala: A Night In, Supporting Autism
School Update: How Professional Development days were used
This summer, the NSBORO district took advantage of an offer by the state to substitute the first ten school days with Professional Development Days for teachers. Last night, the Combined School Committees learned how those days were used. Read the full article → from School Update: How Professional Development days were used
Historical Society looking for tree lovers: Apply to own a historic apple tree, sponsor new elms at the museum
If you’re a tree hugger, you may want to note a recent announcement from the Southborough Historical Society. Read the full article → from Historical Society looking for tree lovers: Apply to own a historic apple tree, sponsor new elms at the museum
A peek at first week of NSBORO Pre-K
This morning, the school shared some great photos from yesterday and today. Read the full article → from A peek at first week of NSBORO Pre-K
Recreation announces no Heritage Day to be held this fall
Southborough has cancelled Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Recreation announces no Heritage Day to be held this fall
Support for and from schools: Teachers, SOS, and NECC volunteers doing good (Updated)
With many families and teachers likely stressed about the strange new school year, I thought I’d share some happy stories. Each relates to schools in town, though one isn’t part of the public school district. Read the full article → from Support for and from schools: Teachers, SOS, and NECC volunteers doing good (Updated)
Election Update: Early Ballots expected in October
It sounds like the Town Clerk’s office has been getting a number of inquiries from anxious and/or aggravated voters. A message issued on Friday explains what’s going on with mail-in voting this fall. Read the full article → from Election Update: Early Ballots expected in October
NSBORO PreK has openings this fall – Apply now
The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 10, 2020. Read the full article → from NSBORO PreK has openings this fall – Apply now
Conservation denied Park Central application
Last Thursday, the Conservation Commission voted to deny Park Central’s Notice of Intent. Read the full article → from Conservation denied Park Central application
RAP registration closes tomorrow for in-person and remote classes
The Town is about to close registration for both in-person and remote Recreation After School Program classes for K-5 students this fall. Read the full article → from RAP registration closes tomorrow for in-person and remote classes