National Weather Service alerts “Straight-line wind continues to be the biggest threat for today, but, we can’t rule out a brief tornado” Read the full article → from Tornado watch in effect
News
Apply to vote now in the Town Election: No Candidate’s Night coming (Updated – again)
Don’t wait to vote in Town election. Apply for your mail in ballot now. Read the full article → from Apply to vote now in the Town Election: No Candidate’s Night coming (Updated – again)
Reminder: Parenting the anxious or depressed child workshop series
In case you missed the news the first time, or forgot to sign up, I’m reposting the info on the free series starting next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Parenting the anxious or depressed child workshop series
Why flags are at half staff: May 15, 2020
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today, May 15th, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual observance honors law enforcement personnel who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: May 15, 2020
Photo session fundraiser for Chestnut Hill Farm
Pose for a 5 or 10 minute photo session with the Southborough farm as your backdrop and half the fee will be donated to support CHF. Read the full article → from Photo session fundraiser for Chestnut Hill Farm
K-12 families must complete Transportation form(s) (even for kids who don’t take the bus)
Whether or not their kids take the bus, parents need to submit a Transportation Services form for each child who will be attending a Northborough or Southborough K-12 public school in the fall. Read the full article → from K-12 families must complete Transportation form(s) (even for kids who don’t take the bus)
Rec Survey: Would you send your kid to camp? (Updated)
Southborough Rec asked me to share a survey with parents. If they held camp, would your kids come? Read the full article → from Rec Survey: Would you send your kid to camp? (Updated)
Neary shares music, art, and kindness
Looking at what Neary has been up to, I was delighted to find a series of fabulous videos and digital presentations. Read the full article → from Neary shares music, art, and kindness
Mental Health Month: SYFS spreading messages of hope and resilience, self care and more
May is Mental Health Month. As usual, Southborough Youth and Family Services is using it to raise public awareness and reach out to those who need help. Read the full article → from Mental Health Month: SYFS spreading messages of hope and resilience, self care and more
Residents sue selectmen and Town over “constitutional rights” and “abusive comments” (Updated)
A lawsuit has been filed against Southborough selectmen and the Town over treatment of a resident, handling of meeting minutes, and the “Public Participation” policy. Read the full article → from Residents sue selectmen and Town over “constitutional rights” and “abusive comments” (Updated)
Youth in Philanthropy: High schoolers, apply to join Southborough based group of philanthropists
A new Youth in Philanthropy group is being formed in Southborough. Read the full article → from Youth in Philanthropy: High schoolers, apply to join Southborough based group of philanthropists
Scouts finish Trailhead kiosks
Troop 1 members Eric Hanson and Zane Walter used their Eagle Scout projects to support public use of Southborough trails. The Southborough Trails Committee is thanking the two scouts for their help. Read the full article → from Scouts finish Trailhead kiosks
Board of Health notes: Budget and staffing issues; Flu clinic plans
At last week’s meeting, the Board discussed financial impacts of pandemic responsibilities. Read the full article → from Board of Health notes: Budget and staffing issues; Flu clinic plans
Covid Roundup: Supplying free PPEs for dentists, Liquor liability insurance refunds, and Thanking family of nurses
Two Southborough organizations got recent press coverage for covid-related news. And one family’s story got new national attention with a special thank you. Read the full article → from Covid Roundup: Supplying free PPEs for dentists, Liquor liability insurance refunds, and Thanking family of nurses