Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on March 28th in Trottier Middle School’s auditorium. But the Covid-19 “State of Emergency” could throw a wrench in those plans. Read the full article → from Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
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.
Morning course on “Youth Mental Health First Aid” over Spring Break
Adults (including parents) who interact with youth are urged to take advantage of an almost-free course to learn the signs of kids in need of help. Read the full article → from Morning course on “Youth Mental Health First Aid” over Spring Break
Cancelled – March Madness Chili Cook-off – March 21
Whether you love to cook or just love to eat, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is hoping you’ll participate in a special fundraiser this month. Read the full article → from Cancelled – March Madness Chili Cook-off – March 21
Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations/postponements of local events (Updated- again)
To reduced the potential for quickly spreading the virus in our community, public officials have begun cancelling some events. Read the full article → from Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations/postponements of local events (Updated- again)
Events this week: Everything is cancelled (Updated continually)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Everything is cancelled (Updated continually)
The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
Reminder: Library’s March “Meet & Eat” at noon today
Today, the Southborough Library is holding its second, monthly brown bag lunch series. Read the full article → from Reminder: Library’s March “Meet & Eat” at noon today
Graphic Novel Workshop for 8-12 year olds – Thursday afternoon (Updated)
This week, the Southborough Library will host a workshop for kids interested in writing and drawing graphic novels. Read the full article → from Graphic Novel Workshop for 8-12 year olds – Thursday afternoon (Updated)
Family Math Night (Updated – Indefinitely Postponed)
The Southborough Northborough district is holding it’s “3rd annual Family Math Night”. Although it doesn’t specify, this again seems to be geared towards families of K-5 students in both towns. Read the full article → from Family Math Night (Updated – Indefinitely Postponed)
Are you unplugging? National Day of Unplugging sundown tonight to tomorrow
The sundown-to-sundown National Day of Unplugging is next week. Southborough Youth and Family Services is asking our community to participate. Read the full article → from Are you unplugging? National Day of Unplugging sundown tonight to tomorrow
Putt Putt at Algonquin for Jimmy Fund – March 14
Algonquin’s Student Council is holding a special event and inviting area kids to join them. Read the full article → from Putt Putt at Algonquin for Jimmy Fund – March 14
AVM Bridges to Unity concert will feature ARHS Chamber Choir – March 15th
Assabet Valley Mastersingers is highlighting “Building Bridges” this season Read the full article → from AVM Bridges to Unity concert will feature ARHS Chamber Choir – March 15th
How did Southborough vote?
Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Register kids for Hands on Nature – Bird Beaks
Hands on Nature is returning to the Southborough Library. This time, the nature education program will focus on beaks. Read the full article → from Register kids for Hands on Nature – Bird Beaks