Special Town Meeting is coming up in 1½ weeks. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from October 27th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated-Again)
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.
Understanding ADHD Seminar — Tuesday
A presentation at the library offered by SYFS is aimed at helping families, educators, and community members better understand Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Southborough Youth & Family Services is holding a free presentation next week for the community. The “Understanding ADHD” seminar is timed to take place during ADHD Awareness Month. Read the full article → from Understanding ADHD Seminar — Tuesday
Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
Drop into a free party with story time, costume parade, kids concert and other Halloween themed fun.
The Library and Fay invite little ones to enjoy Halloween fun this month. Read the full article → from Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
Kids & Teens can sign up to be paired as “Reading Buddies”
The library is seeking more teen volunteers and encouraging more kids to sign up for its renewed program this fall.
The Southborough Library is bringing back a literacy program introduced last spring spring for beginner readers ages 5 years and older. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage early readers. Read the full article → from Kids & Teens can sign up to be paired as “Reading Buddies”
D&D back at the Library this fall (Updated)
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D back at the Library this fall (Updated)
The 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 The week in sports
Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
Rotary is promoting a fest with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. Read the full article → from Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
The week in government
Regional School Committee on Graduation Requirements; ZBA on 355 Turnpike Rd multi-uses and 250 Turnpike Rd 40b; 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
Events this week (Updated – Again)
Book Sale, Tween & teen library events (Tie-dye & bookmarks), Nature Story Time, Sachem's Haunted Coffeehouse, Live Music, Art Reception, Oktoberfest, 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)
Heritage Day Cancelled (Book Sale is still on)
Southborough Recreation officially cancelled Heritage Day. But there is one, indoor, activity that will still take place.
The Southborough’ Library’s Sale will still go on, inside the library from 10:00 – 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Cancelled (Book Sale is still on)
Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
Given the dismal forecast for Monday, some of the festivities planned for the holiday weekend are rained out. One is going on rain or shine, and a couple others will be announced on Sunday morning depending on how the forecast is trending. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
Friends of the Library Socks Fundraiser
This fall buy snazzy, cozy socks that will make you want to kick up your feet and read!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling socks to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library Socks Fundraiser
Free Volleyball Clinics for 6th-8th graders, starting this Sunday
Sign up quickly for the clinic series to "elevate" players skills.
Fay School is encouraging kids who like Volleyball to “take their skills to the next level” this fall Read the full article → from Free Volleyball Clinics for 6th-8th graders, starting this Sunday
Save the Date for Trunk or Treat — October 25th
The Firefighters and Recreation are teaming up again for another big Halloween celebration for families. And Rec is seeking candy donations to help support the fun.
The community is invited to take part in the 5th annual Trunk or Treat — the free Halloween festivities put on by the Southborough Firefighters Association and Southborough Recreation — on the Saturday before Halloween. Leading up to the event, Southborough Rec is seeking donations of candy to pass out. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Trunk or Treat — October 25th