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.
A photo contest combines the community’s love of its pets with Valentine’s Day season to raise funds to benefit SYFS’ campership program. Read the full article → from “Palentine’s” pet photo contest fundraiser
This weekend, the community is invited to a yummy and crafty Valentine’s themed “Fun”. The event includes an optional photo shoot and the chance to do some shopping. Read the full article → from “Valentine Fun” — Sat & Sun
A change has been announced for the upcoming fundraiser for ALS research and care. The Ice Hockey tourney for high school students will now integrate Boys and Girls into one bracket for the “no contact” 3v3 competition. The event will still also feature fun for all ages through a free skate and a shootout. Read the full article → from Shiftstrong Hockey Tournament will now be a coed 3V3 competition
This weekend, Finn SOS is putting on a Special Person Dance. The free event is for Finn students and one “special” adult guest. In advance of the party, attendees are invited to take part in a linked fundraiser. Read the full article → from Finn’s Special Person Dance & Photo Session Fundraiser — Saturday
This weekend, the Southborough Library is holding its annual, early Valentine’s children’s party. Read the full article → from Library offering early Valentines fun for kids
The Southborough Library is promoting a new monthly “meet up” for people ages 9+ who enjoy playing games without screens. The first session is this Thursday afternoon. Read the full article → from Library asks tweens/teens if they’re “Game” to play games (Updated)
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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
You may not want to wait until spring to “Clean out your closets”. The Algonquin Cheer team is asking the community to do it sooner in support of their fundraiser. Read the full article → from GonkCheer asking community to clean out their closets!
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated-Again)
A Southborough florist is continuing to hold workshops for creating your own seasonal displays — including Galentine’s events, a 3-part friendship themed series, and a workshop for kids over February break. Read the full article → from More DIY floral & holiday decor workshops (Updated)
Algonquin Boys Ice Hockey is promoting that tomorrow’s home game is their annual tribute to the memory of Brian K. Arsenault. The game will be used to raise funds for the Arsenault Memorial Fund. Read the full article → from ARHS Hockey’s 10th Annual Arsenault Memorial fundraiser this Saturday
The Town is giving residents a heads up on an item the Select Board may vote on Tuesday night, and why they might care about it. Read the full article → from Potential vote on Water Rate changes — Tuesday
Last week, I updated that the Budget Summit planned for this past Saturday was being postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th. I’m sharing those details along with an update on the situation that prompted the change. Read the full article → from Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses