An article in the Community Advocate yesterday focused on how much (or little) Southborough private schools contribute towards the Town’s budget. Read the full article → from CA: “Should local nonprofits do more for municipal budgets?”
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Select Board’s goals for this year (FY27)
Prioritized efforts to streamline government, grapple with school buildings, improve financial planning, reevaluate the EDC, look at potential disposition of municipal properties, and much more
I’m overdue in sharing the goals that the Select Board has posted for the year. These are the tasks that members are prioritizing to accomplish (or at least make progress on) before the end of next June. They include continued efforts for better “Financial Planning”, and “Community Engagement, Transparency & Communications”. The board will continue Read the full article → from Select Board’s goals for this year (FY27)
Northboro Rd reconstruction begins next week
Major rehab work on the southeast section of the road (Main St to Johnson Rd)
The Dept of Public Works announced contractors plan to tee off the reconstruction of Northboro Road this Monday (weather permitting). Read the full article → from Northboro Rd reconstruction begins next week
Friends of Library Basket Raffle & Greeting Card fundraisers
The next time you pop into the Southborough Library, you can take part in one of the fundraisers to support programs and resources you value. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Basket Raffle & Greeting Card fundraisers
Sign up for Adult Golf lessons on Thursday evenings
Southborough Recreation is offering its next round of Adult Golf Lessons through the Southborough Golf Learning Center, starting next week. Read the full article → from Sign up for Adult Golf lessons on Thursday evenings
Call for performers & volunteers for the “Southborough Tricentennial Spectacular”
Apply by June 30th to be part of the planning for the full day celebration next summer
The Tricentennial Committee is seeking a wide variety of performers to participate in the “Southborough Tricentennial Spectacular” in August 2027. To get the ball rolling on planning the day, they are hoping performers will submit their interest by the end of next month.
They’d also love to hear from volunteers willing to help plan the big event. Read the full article → from Call for performers & volunteers for the “Southborough Tricentennial Spectacular”
What I did on my blogcation
Each summer we rent a cabin on a little lake in New Hampshire. I look forward it all year — the time with family, the peace and quiet, the cool water, the call of the loons at dusk, the spiders as big as your head. … Okay, maybe not so much that last part. Read the full article → from What I did on my blogcation
Good question: What are those black boxes?
Several eagle-eyed readers noticed some black boxes cropping up around town and wondered what they are. Guesses included controls for new traffic lights and utility boxes. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan for the real story. Read the full article → from Good question: What are those black boxes?
Firefighters get to practice the ‘real thing’ on Saturday
A house on White Bagley Road will be set ablaze on Saturday, and the Southborough Fire Department will be the ones lighting the match. Read the full article → from Firefighters get to practice the ‘real thing’ on Saturday
Save the date … and your winter gear
When the Community Skating Rink opened last year in Fayville, several of you asked where you could get used skates and other equipment. This year, the Friends of Southborough Recreation have you covered. Read the full article → from Save the date … and your winter gear
Southborough reps face election challenges in 2010
All three of Southborough’s state legislators are up for reelection this year, and all three will face challengers in their respective races. Read the full article → from Southborough reps face election challenges in 2010
Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans
The parade isn’t Southborough’s only Memorial Day tradition. Another is placing an American flag at the grave of every Southborough veteran in tribute of their service to the country. Read the full article → from Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans
Memorial Day parade set for Monday
Southborough will remember its veterans on Monday with its annual Memorial Day parade. The parade starts at 9:00 am at the Marlboro Saving Bank at the corner of East Main and Newton Streets. Veterans are asked to meet at the Legion/VFW Headquarters at the Community House at 8:15 am. Read the full article → from Memorial Day parade set for Monday
Did your house flood this week? Here’s how to clean up and dry out
The sun may be out today, but like many in town, you may still be dealing with the effects of last weekend’s rain. For some, yards are still squishy. For others, water may linger in basements and crawl spaces. If you had water in your house, mold can be a problem. The Southborough Emergency Management Agency passed along this information from the state on how to clean up and dry out. Read the full article → from Did your house flood this week? Here’s how to clean up and dry out