I was prompted by a reader to share information on the Fuel Assistance support offered by the Town. That reminded me that there are other Needs-Based Services that the Town offers that may be especially needed this fall and winter. Read the full article → from Fuel Assistance and other Needs-Based Services
If you don’t want to wait until November 8th to cast your vote in the state election, you don’t have to.
Reminder – the last day to vote early in-person is tomorrow, Friday, November 4th.
Here are other reminders about Tuesday’s state election.
The Town Clerk’s office has issued announcements about In-Person Early Voting, which begins this weekend, and Vote by Mail. Read the full article → from Early Voting ends Friday
An update on Algonquin teams competing in post-season tournaments. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Southborough Cub Scouts are launching their annual fundraiser. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts wreath and candle sale
Paul F. Beck, 62, of Southborough died Monday October 31, 2022 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence after a courageous eight year battle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a very rare form of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul F. Beck, 62
For over 5 months, the Select Board has put off voting on a recommendation to spend $300K to cover Hazard Pay for public safety and certain other personnel’s work during the pandemic.
Last night, the Board was poised to vote against it. After hearing heartfelt arguments about the impact of Covid on firefighters and police officers, members delayed the vote to their next meeting. Read the full article → from Town unlikely to approve back-Hazard Pay for public safety workers
wo announcements this week are prompting me to share a reminder with readers about how to rid yourself of unwanted textiles. Read the full article → from Textiles recycling/disposal reminder
This morning, attorneys representing three Southborough residents and those defending the Southborough Select Board will argue in front of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Select Board legal case at Mass Supreme Court this morning (Updated)
This fall and winter, Southborough Recreation is organizing two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a boost to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Winter Wishes gift card drive this month
Southborough Recreation is offering another Babysitting 101 course for tweens/teens in grades 6-8. Read the full article → from Babysitting 101
Yesterday, MetroWest Daily News published an interview with Police Chief Ryan Newell. There are some financial details worth sharing, that are prompting me to also update on other department chiefs’ salaries and recruiting the replacement for the Public Works chief. Read the full article → from Update on chief contracts and recruiting
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive this week. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy to Rise Above