On Monday evening, you can learn about how to use an expert’s list of plants to support native pollinators at risk. You can also hear about the success of a special pollinator initiative based in town. Read the full article → from Webinar on saving pollinators (and success of Breakneck Hill’s pollinator habitat) – Monday
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
Santa Day postponed to next weekend – Dec 12

With rain in the forecast for tomorrow, Santa Day organizers have opted to shift the event by one week. Read the full article → from Santa Day postponed to next weekend – Dec 12
Southborough Library fully closed next week (Updated)

The Library will fully close for one week. So, if you’re looking to check out materials, act quickly. Read the full article → from Southborough Library fully closed next week (Updated)
ARHS Dramahawks insist “The Show Must Go On(line)” – Dec 10 & 11

Algonquin’s annual musical wasn’t scrapped this year. As the title promotes, the play will be performed online. Read the full article → from ARHS Dramahawks insist “The Show Must Go On(line)” – Dec 10 & 11
Winter on the farm: “Reindeer”, Animal tracking at night, and Winter Storywalk (Updated)

Chestnut Hill Farm is holding events to celebrate winter and the holidays this month. Read the full article → from Winter on the farm: “Reindeer”, Animal tracking at night, and Winter Storywalk (Updated)
Collecting kids’ books, games, and craft supplies for families in need
Are your toy shelves overloaded with games your kids have outgrown? Donate them to families in transition. Read the full article → from Collecting kids’ books, games, and craft supplies for families in need
Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat

Part of the proceeds from a pop up sale of gently used “upscale staging” decor will benefit Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat
Gobble Wobble results and fun

This Monday, Recreation posted some photos shared by residents and the results. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble results and fun
District Preschool screenings are on January 15th – Schedule your appointment now

The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 4, 2017. Read the full article → from District Preschool screenings are on January 15th – Schedule your appointment now
Flu shots needed, and are available through the Board of Health
Southborough’s Board of Health asked me to alert readers that they have more flu vaccines available. Read the full article → from Flu shots needed, and are available through the Board of Health
Events this week: Silent Auction, Santa Day (Postponed) and more (Updated)

Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Silent Auction, Santa Day (Postponed) and more (Updated)
The week in government: Planning, BOS, Conservation and more

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: Planning, BOS, Conservation and more
Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (SYFS donations due today!) (Updated)
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (SYFS donations due today!) (Updated)
Virtual Christmas Bazaar – Tuesday thru Sunday

St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar is not only going on, it’s starting early. Read the full article → from Virtual Christmas Bazaar – Tuesday thru Sunday