SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
News
Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Two committees revamped under articles approved by Town Meeting voters are good to go. Now they just need members. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially 4th-8th graders. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
The week in government: Historical, Library Trustees, Personnel Board, School Committee, and Conservation Commission
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: Historical, Library Trustees, Personnel Board, School Committee, and Conservation Commission
Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2017
Today is Patriots Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance of the attacks of September 11, 2001. As every year, flags in Southborough and across the country will fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset for the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2017
Man in custody being charged with burglary of Southborough businesses
According to Southborough Police, an Ashland man has been charged with burglaries of businesses in town. He is in custody and also facing charges for crimes in other nearby towns. Read the full article → from Man in custody being charged with burglary of Southborough businesses
District Keynote series: “Reducing Anxiety in Children” – Sept 18
The Northborough – Southborough School District is continuing its expert speaker series for parents and teachers. Up first this fall is a September 18th presentation on reducing students’ anxieties. Read the full article → from District Keynote series: “Reducing Anxiety in Children” – Sept 18
New season for Interboro Community Band – September 18
Is your flute buried in the back of a closet? Has your trombone case been gathering dust?
If you are looking for a chance to pull them out again, look to the Interboro Community Band. Read the full article → from New season for Interboro Community Band – September 18
Southborough Police holding free Home Firearms Safety Class – register now
Southborough Police are looking to ensure that residents with firearms are properly informed on how to safely keep and handle them. Read the full article → from Southborough Police holding free Home Firearms Safety Class – register now
Algonquin Class of ’77 reunion (and football team honored) – September 15th
Algonquin’s Class of 1977 will be celebrating it’s 40th reunion next week. Organizers reached out to spread the word. And they are inviting “all classes” to join them. Read the full article → from Algonquin Class of ’77 reunion (and football team honored) – September 15th
Kindergroup accepting new members; Kickoff party – September 14
The co-operative playgroup has been a starting point for friendships between moms, kids, and families since 1977. Read the full article → from Kindergroup accepting new members; Kickoff party – September 14