Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
Many Southborough residents are active members of other regional choruses. Multiple groups asked me to share news on their concerts this weekend and/or next. Read the full article → from Community Chorus holiday concerts (this weekend and next)
Yesterday, I posted the details of tonight’s Select Board Meeting. The agenda hasn’t changed (at least for the public portion of the meeting). But, the board won’t be asking anyone to brave the roads to participate. Read the full article → from Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
Algonquin’s DECA chapter is tapping into its members’ strengths to put on a special fundraiser. Student organizers are inviting the public to shop at what they hope will be the first annual “DECA the Halls” craft fair this Sunday.
The event includes music, food, a gift wrapping station, and vendor booths with over 30 local crafters. Read the full article → from DECA the Halls Holiday Fair — Sunday
In honor of tomorrow being “Giving Tuesday”, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. And I’m stressing that the Winter Wishes program still needs donations ASAP to make this year’s goal! Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough
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
The Southborough Library will host its annual kids party to trim the Christmas Tree. While families are there, they can also shop at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. Read the full article → from Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
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 (Updated)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
On Sunday, December 7th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Dec 7
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
On a day when many adults, and even young kids, will be running around to holiday shopping events, Southborough Recreation is offering tweens and young teens the chance to craft their own gifts, or a keepsake for themselves. Read the full article → from Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop for 10–15 Year Olds — Dec 6
Kids like to shop for the holidays too, and each year Southborough Boy Scouts offer them a safe and fun environment to do just that. Read the full article → from Annual Kids Shop – Dec 6 (Updated)