The Friends of the Southborough Library are giving you a good excuse not to cook dinner tonight, with two restaurant locations to choose from. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library fundraiser at Owen O’Leary’s tonight
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.
Fay’s last Farmer’s Market to host Library Halloween parade and party – October 26 (Updated)

Fay School Farmer’s Market is open one more time this fall. They’ll partner with the Library again to offer Halloween themed fun for kids. Read the full article → from Fay’s last Farmer’s Market to host Library Halloween parade and party – October 26 (Updated)
This week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Events this week: NSPAC Autism & Insurance, Friends of Library fundraiser, Hazardous Waste Day and more
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: NSPAC Autism & Insurance, Friends of Library fundraiser, Hazardous Waste Day and more
The week in government: BOS on tax classification, 3-way stop at Pine & Parmenter, SME Policy, process for naming Public Safety spaces, and PILOT meetings

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: BOS on tax classification, 3-way stop at Pine & Parmenter, SME Policy, process for naming Public Safety spaces, and PILOT meetings
Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)

The weekend is off to a dreary start. Fortunately, the forecast is looking up for a beautiful Pumpkin Stroll and Heritage Day. I’m rounding up all you need to know. But first, there are two unrelated happenings this Saturday. So, here’s the full slate of weekend activities. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)
Friends of Library Sale: Books, Baked goodies, and a Kids’ table (crafts, science kits, games and more)

The Friends of the Southborough Library’s Heritage Day Sale will feature the usual books and baked goodies, plus a special table for kids with good-as-new science kits, craft kits, games and more. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Sale: Books, Baked goodies, and a Kids’ table (crafts, science kits, games and more)
APTO calls for critically needed support: Dollars Drive and school volunteers

The Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization asked to share their October news with Southborough readers. Their biggest news is their calls for financial and volunteer support. Read the full article → from APTO calls for critically needed support: Dollars Drive and school volunteers
Heritage Day fun on the field: Inflatables, food trucks, and booths worth checking out

On Monday, St. Mark’s field at the corner of Routes 85& 30 will serve as the hub of Heritage Day activities. This year it will be lined with about 80 tents/booths. While many of them will be selling food or wares, there will also be plenty of free fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day fun on the field: Inflatables, food trucks, and booths worth checking out
Arts & Crafts indoor sale – Heritage Day

One of the new satellite events at Heritage Day this year is an indoor Arts & Crafts Sale at the Community House. Read the full article → from Arts & Crafts indoor sale – Heritage Day
Historical Society’s Heritage events: Classic Cars, Fancy Flea, and “Southborough Through Time”

SHS is holding three heritage themed events on Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Historical Society’s Heritage events: Classic Cars, Fancy Flea, and “Southborough Through Time”
Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 19

If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, save the date for a week from Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 19
Town to host public sessions on government officials’ rights and responsibilities

The Town will hold three training sessions next month related to government ethics/conflicts of interest, political campaigns, and Open Meeting Law. While the Town is hosting the sessions, they will be run by state officials. Read the full article → from Town to host public sessions on government officials’ rights and responsibilities
This week in sports: Three still-undefeated THawks teams and a Football program “to be reckoned with”

Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Three still-undefeated THawks teams and a Football program “to be reckoned with”