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
The week in sports
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.
The week in government
Select Board Meeting, FY26 Budget Summit, 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
GonkCheer asking community to clean out their closets!
The Cheer team is collecting goods as a fundraiser
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!
Events this week (Updated-Again)
NBC Office Hours, Shir Joy Concert, NSBORO Reads, Neary Community Book Study, Valentine's Party, Anime Manga Party, Finn Special Person Dance, Wick Choral Festival and more
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)
More DIY floral & holiday decor workshops (Updated)
Sign up for Gulbankian's floral arranging and social events this winter
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)
ARHS Hockey’s 10th Annual Arsenault Memorial fundraiser this Saturday
Boys Ice Hockey is raising funds and collecting items for veterans in memory of a late team member killed serving in Afghanistan
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
Potential vote on Water Rate changes — Tuesday
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
Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
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
Wick Choral Festival next week
Enjoy two nights of a cappella singing at St. Mark's School
Southborough residents are invited to a enjoy a weekend of a cappella music at St. Mark’s featuring groups from area high schools, as well as college ensembles. Read the full article → from Wick Choral Festival next week
More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Southborough Rec is offering more opportunities for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR or use of an AED. One of the classes is in less than two weeks. Read the full article → from More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Supporting Southborough business owners helps our community
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
Working with a Literary Agent — Virtual talk this afternoon
This afternoon, the Southborough Library will offer the third live session in its new virtual series of author talks. The event this Thursday afternoon will focus on working with a Literary Agent from the perspective of someone who has experience in both that role and as a published children’s and YA author. Read the full article → from Working with a Literary Agent — Virtual talk this afternoon
Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”