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.
Southborough Rec is promoting two levels of extended play, indoor Pickleball starting the end of this month. Read the full article → from Sign up to play Pickleball (longer) this winter
The Open Space Preservation Commission is kicking off the next stage of its annual Winter Sow Program. The timing of the first seed pickup event and sowing workshop seems fitting for nature lovers. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Feb 14 (Updated)
In four weeks, Neary 4th & 5th graders will perform an abbreviated, musical version of a play based on the popular children’s movie “Finding Nemo”. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Finding Nemo Kids – Feb 28
Fay School is bringing in another expert to help “often bewildered” parents and guardians of middle schoolers. Read the full article → from “Navigating Agency, Big Feelings & Resilience with Your Middle Schooler” — Feb 11th
The Southborough-based “pro-democracy group” Stand Up Now (SUN) has scheduled its monthly “Patriotic Standout” at a busy intersection on Route 9. Read the full article → from Stand Up Now “with us and Minnesota” — Friday
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 (Updated)
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
Today, the Southborough School Committee heard back from its roof consultant. There was a little bit of good news — but it was mostly, unsurprising bad news about Neary School’s failing roof.
The committee plans to join the Select Board’s meeting this Tuesday night to talk through wording of Special Town Meeting Articles. And based on today’s discussion, they could decide to make significant changes for what options voters are offered on the Warrant for March 2nd. Read the full article → from Update on Neary roof and choices headed to Special Town Meeting
For adults who are looking to tap into their creative side, explore a new hobby, or learn/refine their artistic/crafty skills through hands on workshops and classes — there are a lot of opportunities in town this winter. I’m sharing a list of the upcoming classes and workshops being offered (for a fee) by businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Arts, crafts, & culture classes/workshops for adults in Southborough
Saturday evening, the downtown art studio will hold another art reception. The event will feature paintings by Southborough native Kassandra Hostage. Read the full article → from “Small Things” Art Reception this Saturday (Updated)
The Southborough Library is bringing back a popular crafter to run an event in two weeks. This one is geared for older participants than the Crafternoon series she leads.
The craft workshop is geared for teens and adults ages 12 and older. Read the full article → from Decorate your own custom Book Bag — Feb 12
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 (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