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Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend

by Beth Melo on

Above: The downtown gallery will host another sale of vintage goods alongside its 2nd annual exhibit of art inspired by native plants & pollinators. (images of contributed flyers)

The downtown art studio, Apothecary Artists Studio & Gallery, is promoting another art exhibit. This Saturday kicks off the juried show of works submitted in response to the second annual “Call for Art” the studio announced this summer. The featured works will celebrate native plants and pollinators. Read the full article →

Youth Virtual Author Talks

Talks this summer (including tomorrow) feature Children's Authors. Plus, recordings are available of past YA and Children's author talks.

by Beth Melo on

I’m highlighting that Southborough residents who are Southborough Library patrons can sign up to participate in a live Author Talk tomorrow with the author of a best selling children’s fantasy book series.

Along with those details, I’m noting other relevant save-the-dates, and a list of previously recorded children’s and YA author talks that are still available to watch. Read the full article → from Youth Virtual Author Talks

Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week

Sign kids up for one or more of the daily 2 hour workshops August 3-7

by Beth Melo on

Popular graphic novelist and artist Jonathan Todd returns to the Southborough Library next week for another week-long “Comics Camp”. This time, the free opportunity is available to 2nd to 8th graders. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week

Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)

The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Year of Celebration

by guest on

[This is the first of a new series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]

Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)

More on MassDems Chair’s Southborough arrest (and reactions)

by Beth Melo on

Yesterday, I shared news posted by the Boston Herald about the arrest of, and plea deal by, the Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party for an OUI in Southborough.

Since then, other news outlets have posted more details about the arrest. And both the arrested driver and the Governor have issued statements. Read the full article → from More on MassDems Chair’s Southborough arrest (and reactions)

Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning

The ZBA is seeking to amend the bylaws for seeking special permits for two-family homes

by Beth Melo on

The Zoning Board of Appeals hopes to bring a zoning revision to Special Town Meeting in October. But before public hearings are opened, they are inviting the community to learn more and provide feedback on their draft proposal at a public forum on August 12th. Read the full article → from Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning

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