The Southborough Historical Society will be holding special events at an open house on Heritage Day. Not surprisingly, their focus is our town’s heritage. Read the full article → from Historical putting our Heritage back in the day
I invited Heritage Day exhibitors to share information on free fun they are offering, fundraisers, and items for sale. Here’s what I learned from the ones who responded. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Exhibitors: Free fun, fundraisers, and more
SkyRise Theater is putting on a musical for Heritage Day attendees. Read the full article → from All Star cast putting on free indoor performance at Heritage Day
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Zoning Board of Appeals has had a vacancy in the alternate position since July. On Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen interviewed the sole applicant for the spot. Now they are reaching out to seek additional volunteers. Read the full article → from Seeking ZBA Alternate: Apply by 10/11; Interviews and BOS vote on 10/17
The Trustees of Reservations is inviting the public back for its 3rd Farm Festival. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm Harvest Festival – Sunday, October 8 (Updated)
This month, district school committees are continuing to talk about changing the school calendar. This time, the combined committees will focus on potential changes to the holiday schedule for next year. Read the full article → from School Committees to talk calendar changes 10/25 (Still time to answer survey)
Pilgrim Church will host the 39th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin next week
If you haven’t been following the story, the Town is considering holding a Special Town Meeting at the end of November. That would allow voters to act or not on the Town’s option to match a $1.9 Million offer for the land, also the site of a historic home and barn. Read the full article → from Deerfoot Road parcel: Town may purchase land, preserve historic buildings, and/or restrict development (Would passing on first refusal mean a long term tax increase?)
The Worcester Telegram reports on a federal judge’s decisions on a lawsuit against Fay School that has made headlines around the country. Read the full article → from Telegram: Judge dismisses multiple counts in Fay wifi suit; charges proceed on alleged retaliation
Technology being beta tested at Algonquin may help reduce risk of player concussions in practices this season. Read the full article → from Globe: THawks Football using robotics to reduce player hits in practice
Marion Rose (Jusseaume) Carloni, 82, formerly of Southborough, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Marlborough Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marion Rose (Jusseaume) Carloni, 82
Kids who love that “silly old bear” will want to head to the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Posing with Pooh Bear – October 13
Assabet Culinary program’s student-run restaurant/bakery will open for public business tomorrow. Read the full article → from Epicurean Room: Assabet Culinary serving up breakfast and lunch – starting tomorrow