This letter to the editor from resident David Parry lays out his “Five reasons” to vote against the Select Board’s Town Meeting Articles related to a land swap with St. Mark’s School, road closure and park. Read the full article → from Letter: Vote No on Articles 12 & 13
Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt – April 1st (Updated: Postponed to 4/2)
Algonquin's National Honor Society is also promoting an Egg Hunt for the community.
For the second year, Algonquin’s National Honor Society is promoting an Egg Hunt for the Northborough and Southborough Community. Read the full article → from Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt – April 1st (Updated: Postponed to 4/2)
Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt(Updated- Postponed to April 8)
Save the date for collecting candy filled eggs, taking Bunny pics, and visiting the Petting Zoo
Southborough Kindergroup is promoting its annual community Easter Egg Hunt. Read the full article → from Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt(Updated- Postponed to April 8)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for a Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available
Get ready to golf
The Southborough Golf Club is planning to open by April 1st.
It may not look great right now, but the Town’s Golf Course Committee is projecting the Southborough Golf Club will be ready to open by April 1st. Read the full article → from Get ready to golf
Update on Women’s Empowerment Exhibit
This morning, WBZ News covered the “Women’s Empowerment” exhibit featuring a Southborough artist and some resident subjects. The report added a detail about fundraising to benefit Dignity Matters. Read the full article → from Update on Women’s Empowerment Exhibit
Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
This letter to the editor is from Co-chairs of the Algonquin Athletic Complex Committee explains the “GonkPlex” project to enhance the school’s outdoor athletic facilities and asks voters to support the Articles at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast – April 2
Southborough BSA Troop 1’s annual Pancake Breakfast is coming up in a couple of weeks. Read the full article → from Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast – April 2
Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 25
Info Sessions for newbies (tonight and Saturday); An overview of the Warrant
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene in ten days to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
For anyone who is new to Town Meeting (or looking for clarification on process), the Town Moderator is holding two Info Sessions this week, starting tonight. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 25
Job listings
Harvard Depository Circulation Specialist; Summer jobs for Multi-Lingual educators/aids and Summer Fun Club
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Time to register for spring Rugby
he regional program that absorbed Southborough’s youth rugby program is recruiting for players this spring with training kicking off later this month. Read the full article → from Time to register for spring Rugby
Friends of COA’s Spring Bulb Sale
Purchase bulbs to plant (or gift) while supporting the group that supports Southborough Senior Center activities.
Southborough’s Friends of Council on Aging are asking the community to support their fundraiser. 50% of the sales from flower bulbs will benefit the non-profit that benefits activities and amenities for seniors. Read the full article → from Friends of COA’s Spring Bulb Sale
Election Update
5 potential Select Board Candidates, 2-way race for Planning Board; Deadline to pull papers is Friday
Two more candidates have pulled papers to compete for offices in Southborough’s election this spring. Read the full article → from Election Update