For now, the Trustees are sticking with one educational/hiking event in Southborough per month. This winter, that includes Chestnut Hill Farm’s annual solstice celebration (this weekend) and maple tapping. Plus, they continue to teach about foraging for fungi. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm this winter
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
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
Registration is open for both Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse programs this spring. Read the full article → from Register this month for Spring Lacrosse
The same night that the Select Board approved the seasonal parking ban to make room on streets for snow plows this winter, they adopted a new policy for handling the occasional “unavoidable” damage to mailboxes from plows. Read the full article → from Town adopts policy for damaged mailbox reimbursements
This winter, Southborough Recreation is offering opportunities to join two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
Preliminary options presented to the Combined School Committee for next year’s calendars being considered cover the range of adding more religious holiday observances to eliminating them all together. It appeared at last week’s meeting that the group vetting the options is leaning towards adding more. Read the full article → from School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 17th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Southborough Rec is offering another contest this month. This one is geared to kids. Read the full article → from Winter Coloring Contest
Yesterday, I posted news about Southborough Recreation’s First Annual House Decorating Contest. (And that Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards to register to be included on a community map.)
What I missed sharing is some key details including the link to register and the deadline! Read the full article → from Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
One of EMC’s properties in Southborough was purchased last week for $26.1 million. The 145,000-square-foot* office building on a 19.76 acre parcel at 32 Coslin Drive was purchased by Atlantic Management Corp. Read the full article → from EMC sold 32 Coslin Drive for $26.1M
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
In less than a month, the of Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Rec Connect program will host a “Sneaker Prom” for teens with disabilities and their families. Read the full article → from Rec Connect winter outings & programs