Many Southborough residents are active members of other regional choruses. Three of those 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) (Updated)
On Sunday, December 10th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Sunday
Santa will be making his traditional pre-Christmas trip to town on the first Saturday in December. The event is free to all. Read the full article → from Saturday is Santa Day! (Updated)
Last week, I shared news that longtime Town employee Bridget Gilleney was retiring as of yesterday. Community members turned out to wish her congratulations in person. And the DPW posted news that another longtime employee, Dean Cibelli, is retiring after 36 year in the Highway Department. Read the full article → from Celebrating two DPW retirements
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the first topic tackled, you may want to join a new book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough (Updated)
The Girl Scouts will hold their traditional holiday sing-along this Friday night – rain or shine. Read the full article → from Postponed — Girl Scout sing-along and toy drive – Friday (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again asking residents (who can afford to) to give a boost to families in town experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Donate to help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
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
Members of the Algonquin – Southborough 12u team are working to raise money to attend the Cooperstown All Star tournament camp next summer. Read the full article → from Anzio fundraiser for 12U Baseball Cooperstown trip — Thursday
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
On Thursday, despite the rain, several hundred members of the community ran or walked in the 18th Annual Gobble Wobble fundraiser for Friends of Southborough Recreation. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble Thanks (and results)
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