An ongoing mission by Rotarians reminds that some areas of the world still struggle to access clean water. A volunteer mission this month will include efforts to improve sanitation for primary school students in Guatemala. Read the full article → from Rotary member heading to Guatemala for mission – You can help
Two duplexes in Southborough are for sale through a lottery of qualified Affordable Housing applicants. Read the full article → from Woodland Meadows Affordable Housing lottery: Open House Saturday, apply by March 28
An update on more cancellations of events in town and an announcement by the district schools. Read the full article → from More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on March 28th in Trottier Middle School’s auditorium. But the Covid-19 “State of Emergency” could throw a wrench in those plans. Read the full article → from Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
Adults (including parents) who interact with youth are urged to take advantage of an almost-free course to learn the signs of kids in need of help. Read the full article → from Morning course on “Youth Mental Health First Aid” over Spring Break
A a lawsuit has been filed against the TD Garden and its parent company for its alleged role in the Southborough resident’s death. Read the full article → from Mother of Michael Kelleher suing TD Garden over his death
Stephen G. Balboni, 60, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2020 at his home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Stephen G. Balboni, 60
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
The sundown-to-sundown National Day of Unplugging is next week. Southborough Youth and Family Services is asking our community to participate. Read the full article → from Are you unplugging? National Day of Unplugging sundown tonight to tomorrow
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Assistant for Council on Aging
The district is looking for feedback on the Northborough and Southborough music program. A new survey is targeting all district parents, students in grades 6+ and alumni. Read the full article → from School’s Music Survey deadline extended to Monday
Assabet Valley Mastersingers is highlighting “Building Bridges” this season Read the full article → from AVM Bridges to Unity concert will feature ARHS Chamber Choir – March 15th
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? Applications for Choate Fund Recreation Grants are now being accepted for 2020. Read the full article → from Public recreation grants available – Apply to the Choate Fund by April 30th
Northborough and Southborough Schools are asking parents to let them know if any students have recently traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy or Japan. Read the full article → from Schools ask families to report students’ recent international travel to Coronavirus hot spots