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Downtown “Oktoberfest” this Sunday afternoon

The Rotary invites the community to the enjoy the flavors of fall (including brews & brats) at its 2nd annual fall festival. No cover charge!

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Above: Rotary is bringing back the festival they hosted last year with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. (contributed images)

In Southborough, the community doesn’t have to wait until October to enjoy an “Oktoberfest”. The Rotary Club of Southborough is getting a jump on the season by holding its 2nd annual fall fest this Sunday.

The event will feature fall beers, German-inspired fare, music, and watching football.

Unlike most other Oktoberfests, there’s no cover charge to attend Rotary’s event.  But, for those who can afford to make a donation, Rotary will encourage making a contribution to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article →

“Good Neighbor Day” Open House at the Library — Saturday

Find community or be a good neighbor to others looking for connection! Hang out at the open house hosted by the Friends of the Library.

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The community is invited to a open house at the Southborough Library, this Saturday afternoon, September 26th.

Whether you’re looking to make more friendly connections, or to support efforts to foster a sense of community in town — join us! Read the full article → from “Good Neighbor Day” Open House at the Library — Saturday

A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting

On October 17th, voters will be asked to revise the bylaws for the special permitted use

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In three meetings last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals asserted that a zoning bylaw headed to Special Town Meeting on October 17th would simply eliminate a time restriction on creating two-family homes. But for two downtown zoning Districts the change would go further than they have described. Read the full article → from A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting

Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

SCAC has announced that they are short the number of members needed to conduct official business

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Last week, I shared a number of government committee vacancies in need of filling. That was initially prompted by the Town advertising for volunteers to join the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.

But what I hadn’t shared, and just learned, is that the SCAC “has only three active members and needs at least five members to conduct official business.” Read the full article → from Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

SHAC reopening with Gallery Reception on Saturday

The History & Arts Center is exhibiting "Calling Through the Darkness: Landscapes Real and Imagined"

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After a long closure, the Southborough History and Arts Center is scheduled to reopen to the public tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th.

The venue is inviting the public to an Opening Reception for its new art exhibit, Read the full article → from SHAC reopening with Gallery Reception on Saturday

ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Superintendent "appreciates the opportunity to provide a complete factual record surrounding the allegations"

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As I reported earlier this week, Algonquin Regional High School is in the national spotlight after Southborough parents publicly claimed that Algonquin staff secretly counseled their child to transition genders from a girl to a boy. Yesterday, the federal Dept of Education issued the announcement, “Trump Administration Investigates Massachusetts School District for Allegedly ‘Transitioning’ Student Without Parents’ Knowledge”.

A story by the Boston Herald quotes a response from NSBORO Superintendent Gregory Martineau. Read the full article → from ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

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