A Southborough “Ombudsman”, working with Springwell Elder Services as a Senior Care Adovate is looking to recruit more volunteers. He is holding an open house one week from today Read the full article → from Senior Care Advocates Needed
News
St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
St. Mark’s School is doing some well deserved bragging. Two students will be competing in an international science and engineering fair after earning two of the top three prizes at the state competition. One of them is a Southborough resident. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
Registration for Southborough Community Garden plots opens Wednesday morning (Updated)
Residents can pay for use of a gardening plot on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Registration for Southborough Community Garden plots opens Wednesday morning (Updated)
Obituary: Patricia Ann Richardson, 92
Patricia Ann Richardson, Pat as she was affectionately known to many, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 92 at Harmony, Morgantown, WV. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia Ann Richardson, 92
Job listings
Recreation Director, Camp Supervisor, Camp Counselors, School District IT Director, Algonquin Asst. Principal, Trottier School Psychologist, and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Donate to support Town Scholarships
A member of the Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee shared news that the fund for the Town Scholarship is “down this year”. They are seeking community support to help make college more affordable for some deserving students. Read the full article → from Donate to support Town Scholarships
Household items sought for families moving out of Northborough’s Shelter
NSBORO Schools’ Wellness Director Mary Ellen Duggan asked me to share a request for donated household items (new or gently used) to aid their “journey to independent living”. Read the full article → from Household items sought for families moving out of Northborough’s Shelter
The week in sports
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
The week in government
Select Board on Atwood Rd parcel lead, Northboro Rd 61A parcels; Regional School Committee Hearing on School Choice; ZBA Hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd; 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
Obituary: Dale A. Mathes, 79
Dale A. Mathes, 79, of Southborough, died Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dale A. Mathes, 79
Obituary: Kenneth E. Hayes, 60
Kenneth Hayes, 60, of Southborough, passed away Monday, April 15th, 2024, surrounded by family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kenneth E. Hayes, 60
Tweens & Teens asked to make “No Sew” blankets to help kids in need — Tuesday
Volunteers ages 10+ sought to help at the Library's event. No registration necessary.
The Southborough Library is inviting tweens and teens to join a community service event next week with the “Teen Library Team”. They will be making blankets to donate to kids in need. Read the full article → from Tweens & Teens asked to make “No Sew” blankets to help kids in need — Tuesday
Trottier teachers discuss 8th grade Civic Action Projects
Since 2018 when Civic Action Projects were first implemented, eighth grade Trottier teachers have worked to deliver the best experience for their students. Read the full article → from Trottier teachers discuss 8th grade Civic Action Projects
Senior Center Survey due by April 30th
The survey is targeted to ages 55+ (seniors and soon-to-be).
The council on Aging is seeking input to help them plan for future programs and services to offer through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Senior Center Survey due by April 30th