The downstairs of the Southborough Library is closed due to another flood. At this point the main/upper level of the library is open. And patrons can still access it through the downstairs parking lot entrance and even use the elevator. Read the full article → from Library downstairs flooded again
This fall, the community is invited to a 5K Run and Fun Run to raise funds for the Shifrin family. Read the full article → from Run for SHIFSTRONG – November 2nd
This morning, was a rocky start to the school year for many students waiting endlessly for a bus. This afternoon was apparently even worse. Some students were shifted to other buses. With buses somehow over capacity, kids were sitting on buses that couldn’t leave the school. Parents were complaining about kids apparently stranded and/or missing with late/insufficient communications. Read the full article → from Bus Update: Transportation nightmares, a school apology, and next steps
The Public Safety Building Committee asked me to help get the word out about dos and don’ts for egress to the facility, the golf course behind it, and the school next to it. The committee worked with Southborough Access Media to produce a video explanation. Read the full article → from Driveways to public safety complex, golf course, and Woodward explained
Earlier today, Superintendent Greg Martineau promised parents that he would be posting updated bus routes by 2:00 pm today. It appears that they kept that promise. But if your device is like mine, you might have been angered by the impression that flagrant errors hadn’t been fixed. Read the full article → from Bus update: Routes updated (really); Access the correct version here
The state has announced that aerial spraying was pushed off to tonight due to last night’s cool temperatures. Read the full article → from EEE update: Aerial Mosquito spraying was rescheduled to tonight
It’s time to mark your calendars for the new school year. Read the full article → from School calendar: Holidays, half days and more
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: Planning hearings and more
Southborough Emergency Management asked me to share a link to the Town’s centralized information hub on the EEE issue. Read the full article → from Town update on EEE news
Recently, the Southborough Food Pantry shared its appreciation on Facebook for more generous donations. Read the full article → from Food Pantry thanks Chestnut Hill Farm and Southborough Rotary Club
Southborough Kindergroup is about to kickoff their new season. Whether you are a parent or caregiver interested in making friends for yourself and your kids, or a returning member, you’ll want to save the date for the Open House on September 12th. Read the full article → from Kindergroup: Open House and open registration
The state has announced that aerial spraying is anticipated to begin for 17 communities in our area on Sunday. It isn’t certain yet when Southborough will actually be sprayed and how many times. Read the full article → from Aerial Mosquito spraying “anticipated” to begin in our area on Sunday (Updated)
The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Committee needs someone from Southborough to join them. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley seeking Southborough representative to School Committee; Apply by August 28th (Updated)
Has anyone seen this cat’s brother wandering around town? Read the full article → from “Here, Deon”: Owner seeking lost cat