Author Josephine Tam Ho will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday to read her new book Broccoli Dreams, an adventure about the food we eat. Read the full article → from Library storytime to feature special guest author
Time for another open thread. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The Northborough-Southborough school district’s Technology Department is hosting an workshop for parents on Internet skills. There are two sessions to choose from, one on March 23 and another on April 15. Both start at 7:00 pm and take place at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Parent technology workshop: Internet Skills in the 21st Century
A list of town meetings for the week of March 8 through March 12. Read the full article → from The week in government
Sunday is the 41st annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast. This is truly one of my favorite scout fundraisers. I mean, all-you-can-eat pancakes. Does it get any better? Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it every year. Licenses expire at the of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one. Read the full article → from Time to get a new dog license
Theodor Seuss Geisel — known to you and me as Dr. Seuss — would have turned 106 on Tuesday, and all week students in Southborough have been celebrating his legacy. Read the full article → from Southborough students celebrate Dr. Seuss
Cellist Christine Tsen and pianist Grace Choi will hold a recital on Sunday at Pilgrim Church. The music starts at 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Read the full article → from Cello and piano recital at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
The Southborough Arts Council is offering another Family Art Day on Sunday. The event runs from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Southborough Arts Center (map). Here are the details. Read the full article → from Make some art with your kids: Family Art Day on Sunday
An annual celebration of local food and drink takes place this weekend in Westborough. The Taste of the Boroughs, an event that highlights local restaurants and caterers in the Boroughs — Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, and Marlborough — along with surrounding areas happens on Sunday, March 7 at the Doubletree Inn off Route 9. Read the full article → from Celebrating the Taste of the Boroughs
Proposed changes to village zoning have elicited a strong response from village residents, and last night an impressive number turned out to share their opinions at a public hearing. The exchange was (mostly) civil, and in the end it seemed to have an impact. Read the full article → from Residents have their say on village zoning
The Southborough Fire Department wants to alert residents that new smoke detector regulations go into effect in April. The regulations affect homes built prior to 1975. Read the full article → from New smoke detector regulations go into effect in April
What went on and off the real estate market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Treat your toddler or preschooler to a special music program at the library on Thursday. Southborough resident Dave Garden from Music Together will share songs and dance to engage the little ones. Read the full article → from Children’s music program at the Southborough Library tomorrow