Fay School is offering another round of free hands-on workshops for children ages 6-12 later this month. While “Innovation Saturday” is free to the public, pre-registration is required and attendance is very limited. Read the full article → from Hands-on Innovation Workshops – January 21st
This morning, the Select Board interviewed the two finalists to fill the vacant position of Southborough DPW Superintendent. The Board ultimately agreed to hire their preferred candidate and plan to offer him the support necessary to get up to speed in the areas where he has less experience than desired. Read the full article → from Select Board Settles for Stoughton’s Water & Sewer Super as New DPW Head
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Postponed – Free Throw contest for kids – January 23 (Updated-Again)
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Apply for Corridor Nine scholarships for business degree/certificate
This morning, I posted that a big interview by the Select Board was indefinitely postponed. Shortly after, a revised agenda for Friday morning’s pre-scheduled Select Board meeting was posted. It changed the time to 9:15 am and added the interviews. The agenda would also allow the Board to make their final decision tomorrow. For the Read the full article → from Select Board may select new DPW head on Friday morning
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
An update on the Senior Center programs still available to register for or drop-into. Read the full article → from Senior Center winter programs: Casino trip, Adult Coloring, and Knitting (Updated)
Last night, the Select Board was scheduled to interview two finalists for Department of Public Works Superintendent and potentially vote on an appointment. Instead the meeting was postponed to Friday morning. Read the full article → from DPW Superintendent interviews postponed to Friday (Updated)
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Sing with gusto: Local choruses beckon (Updated)
There’s another Crafternoon coming up next month at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from 2023 Crafternoons for ages 8+
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
Above: A local group of turkeys at Town Center Plaza. Apparently even they need their Dunkin Donuts fix! (photo contributed by SOLF) Welcome to the first post in a new series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough from the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town. Let’s talk Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Turkey Time
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
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday