Whether you want to encourage your child/teen’s love of nature, or hope to inspire one, you may want to sign them up for one of the Southborough Library’s upcoming programs. They include two next week. Read the full article → from More Nature & Gardening Programs for Tots to Teens at the Library
Registration opens next week for the late spring session of programs at/through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Sign up Thursday for Senior Center programs
Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Pedestrian Safety on the Ballot.
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A pop-up thrift shopping event is being promoted for this weekend in Southborough. Read the full article → from Thrifty Pop-up Market this Sunday
Southborough is one of four local towns whose police officers will receive special training this spring to prepare ” to respond to critical incidents like shootings, school violence, and other high-threat situations”.
I’m sharing news on that along with an update on plans to regionalize Southborough’s dispatch department. Plus, for readers who may have missed the topic (buried in another story), I’ll update on a potential study of the regionalizing the fire department. Read the full article → from Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization
The Southborough Police and Fire Departments issued a joint press release about a tragic “incident” at a home on Flagg Rd yesterday afternoon. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Fatal Fall” of roofing contractor
Fay is holding an open house for its preschool a week from Saturday. Attendees can stay after to pet visiting animals. Read the full article → from Open House & Animal Adventures Show at Fay’s Early Learning Center
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Pfaff for Select Board
If you enjoy hearing a good (true) story told well, you’ll want to book a ticket for an upcoming event hosted by The Southborough History & Arts Center.
The “Crossroads” event is promoted as a Moth-style event featuring StorySLAM champs. Read the full article → from Get tickets to a night of “Powerful” true storytelling by “Pros” — May 16
Every year the Rotary Club of Southborough (RCS) chooses a community member to honor whose service to the community is worth celebrating. This year, they selected a Town employee, Jean Johnson. Read the full article → from Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee
Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month