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Book your time to “Golf Fore ALS” this long weekend

Golfing at the Town course over Heritage Day Weekend helps to raise funds for ALS is in memory of Brian Shifrin and John Wilson.

by Beth Melo on

Above: Southborough is again using its golf course to raise funds for ALS research and care in memory of two beloved community members who died from the disease. (images cropped from flyer and club website)

This weekend, the Southborough Golf Club will open its annual fundraiser for the fight against ALS. The fundraiser will take place from Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12.

To make sure you get a chance to take part, you may want to book your tee times in advance. Read the full article →

Police remind: Lockup your valuables and your vehicles

The SPD alert on Facebook includes image of a suspect who allegedly rummaged through contents of cars on Atwood Road.

by Beth Melo on

This week, the Southborough Police issued a post on Facebook about two incidents reported this past weekend. It’s a reminder of why they repeatedly encourage residents to lock up vehicles in their driveways and on the street. Read the full article → from Police remind: Lockup your valuables and your vehicles

Friends of Library’s Heritage Day Sale — October 12th

Details on supporting the library through the Friends' biggest annual fundraiser.

by Beth Melo on

The Friends of the Southborough Library’s Heritage Day Sale will feature the usual books and baked goodies, across the street from the main field.

I’m posting details on how the community can support the library by volunteering their help, donating baked goods, or simply shopping the sale. Read the full article → from Friends of Library’s Heritage Day Sale — October 12th

The big Pumpkin Stroll is this Sunday

Start planning how to carve or paint your pumpkins this year.

by Beth Melo on
Pumpkin stroll pics L-R cropped from photos by Rotary from Facebook and contributed with credit to Ron Hereema

In Southborough, we don’t wait until just before Halloween to start carving jack o’lanterns. The community’s big annual display, organized by the Southborough Rotary Club, takes place during the three day Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. 

For those of you who plan to take part, you might want to start thinking about how to decorate your gourds this year. Other readers will want to mark their calendars to check out the Pumpkin Stroll this Sunday. Read the full article → from The big Pumpkin Stroll is this Sunday

Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties

Beals Preserve and Lynbrook Hollow are two of the spaces in town where bright orange is recommended. DCR has others. And hunters may also have permission on other privately owned spaces.

by Beth Melo on

With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s info on hikers taking caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties

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