SYFS is seeking families with K- 12th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteers grades 6-12 and adults 21+ to be mentors and/or work on community service projects. Read the full article → from Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
Return of Young Adult Book Club (ages 13-18) – and reminder of other book clubs
The Southborough Library is relaunching its YA Book Club this month. The group is geared towards teens 13-8. Read the full article → from Return of Young Adult Book Club (ages 13-18) – and reminder of other book clubs
Fay School Farmer’s Market reopens Sept 22
Fay School is bringing back the Saturday’s Farmers Markets for a six week run this fall. Read the full article → from Fay School Farmer’s Market reopens Sept 22
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
Poetry Walk marks closing of Art on the Trails – September 23
If you haven’t explored the Art on the Trails exhibit at Beals Preserve, you have ten days left to do it. For the second year, the ending will be marked with a Poetry Walk. Read the full article → from Poetry Walk marks closing of Art on the Trails – September 23
Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to advise readers about another mailer that may be deceptive. This one comes in the form of a survey. Read the full article → from Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
ZBA posts 2014 minutes at AG’s order (Updated)
On August 29th, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved minutes dating back to 2014. The minutes include two meetings that weren’t captured on video by Southborough Access Media. Read the full article → from ZBA posts 2014 minutes at AG’s order (Updated)
Police & Fire update: SPD arrests under influence mother; SEMA head mobilized to hurricane relief; and logs
It’s time for another update on what our police and fire crews have been up to of late. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update: SPD arrests under influence mother; SEMA head mobilized to hurricane relief; and logs
“Barn to Run” at Chestnut Hill Farm – September 22 (Updated)
The farm will host another trail race. Instead of featuring running goats, this one comes with a beer chaser. Read the full article → from “Barn to Run” at Chestnut Hill Farm – September 22 (Updated)
Applefest weekend in Northborough: Thursday – Sunday
Northborough’s big annual community event is Applefest. It kicks off Thursday and is continuing through Sunday. Read the full article → from Applefest weekend in Northborough: Thursday – Sunday
State officials looking at Park Central access options
Mass Department of Transportation and other agencies are looking at options for “better egress” for the Park Central development. Read the full article → from State officials looking at Park Central access options
This week in sports: ARHS teams undefeated one week into fall
Algonquin varsity sports are off to a great start. In the first week of the fall season, the school was undefeated on all fronts. Read the full article → from This week in sports: ARHS teams undefeated one week into fall
Southborough Fire Chief retiring (as is the Recreation Director)
Two resident department heads in Southborough have announced upcoming retirements. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Chief retiring (as is the Recreation Director)
Sudbury Reservoir History Walk led by DCR Rangers – Saturday
DCR Rangers will lead a special historic tour of the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough this Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Sudbury Reservoir History Walk led by DCR Rangers – Saturday