Our state legislators are bringing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to town on Tuesday. Read the full article → from DCR Q&A on watersheds and properties – Tuesday
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.
Reminder: Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday

Southborough Kindergroup has shared details on this year’s Easter Egg Hunt. Read the full article → from Reminder: Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday
Family fun festival at Fay – April 2

Fay School is holding its 6th Annual Fay Festival on Saturday, April 2. To lure families in to learn about Fay Day Camp, they are offering a free day of fun. Read the full article → from Family fun festival at Fay – April 2
Main Street easements article; Q&A – March 30

At Town Meeting in April, voters will be asked to authorize the Town to negotiate (or “take”) easements for the Main Street redesign project. In preparation, the Main Street Design Working Group is hosting a community forum. Read the full article → from Main Street easements article; Q&A – March 30
Opiod abuse news: District waiver on student abuse screening, pending Narcan policy for schools, and invite to parent forum on abuse awareness
There has been a lot in the news about the opiod abuse crisis, especially among youth. I have three related news items to share on the issue that effect our community. Read the full article → from Opiod abuse news: District waiver on student abuse screening, pending Narcan policy for schools, and invite to parent forum on abuse awareness
Bats & other creatures of the night – March 29

The Southborough Library will ask kids to get Hands On with Nature again next week. Read the full article → from Bats & other creatures of the night – March 29
Senior museum bus trips: Isabella Stewart Gardener and JFK Library

Next month, seniors can enjoy art in beautiful surroundings and revisit political history. Read the full article → from Senior museum bus trips: Isabella Stewart Gardener and JFK Library
Events this week: Curling for seniors, Jazz for Joseph, Neary Noodle Night, and Easter Egg Hunt

Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Curling for seniors, Jazz for Joseph, Neary Noodle Night, and Easter Egg Hunt
The week in government: Park Central waivers, Marijuana dispensary (bylaw discussions and permit hearing), and 55+ housing at Southville & Parkerville

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: Park Central waivers, Marijuana dispensary (bylaw discussions and permit hearing), and 55+ housing at Southville & Parkerville
School fun: Videos capture a Day in the life, improv, jazz, spelling bee, and cheer
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from School fun: Videos capture a Day in the life, improv, jazz, spelling bee, and cheer
Senior Center series encourages emotional healing through art – starting Wednesday

The Senior Center has launched a new series of art lessons. This time around, the focus is less on technique and more on how creating art can be a salve for emotional distress. Read the full article → from Senior Center series encourages emotional healing through art – starting Wednesday
Magical duo of man & man’s best friend – Saturday

The library is bringing in an unusual magic team this weekend. Read the full article → from Magical duo of man & man’s best friend – Saturday
March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled

[Note: The following event has been cancelled.] The Southborough Scholarship Committee is hosting a March Madness fundraiser. Read the full article → from March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
Red Cross Babysitting and Free “Home Alone” safety class

In November, the Recreation Department is offering two important course for tweens/teens. One is for kids getting too old for a babysitter. The other is for ones who are ready to become one. Read the full article → from Red Cross Babysitting and Free “Home Alone” safety class