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.
Member of Team 1100 got the news this week. Their score at district competitions ultimately earned them a spot in the New England Championships. Read the full article → from ARHS robotics competing in NE championships today and tomorrow (Updated)
The community is invited to the Grand Opening of a new, very little library. Read the full article → from Big celebration for a “Little Free Library” – Saturday
In addition to its regular monthly show, the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday will host a special afternoon performance for children featuring Boston musician Alastair Moock. Steeple Coffeehouse is located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse presents twice on Saturday – family show and evening performance
Once again, Southborough runners are in training for the Boston Marathon. This year, 20 runners are assigned bibs. At least nine of them are using the run to raise funds for worthy causes. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Residents running for a cause (Updated)
No surprise, almost all of the business posted for this week so far is related to tonight’s (and possibly tomorrow night’s) Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from The week in government: All about Town Meeting
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Poet Tea, Tech help, senior matinee and electronic recycling
The Main St. Design Group Chair told the public “A No vote [on Article 20] could mean a 3 or 5 year wait – or never. Or, it could mean the Town paying $6 or $7 million.” Martin Healey addressed an audience of residents who came to learn about easements for the Main Street project.
The discussion was part of a (civil) debate at a March 31st forum to inform residents before Monday night’s Town Meeting vote. Read the full article → from Main Street: Continued disagreements over parking issues at Town Common
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Burnett House, Main Street Easements, and Green Communities
A reminder of what’s happening in Southborough this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: foam recycling, Jazz festival, American Finn-Ja Warrior and more
Southborough Recreation is seeking volunteers for a program to help children with disabilities. While I’m putting out the word, it seems like a good time to share some other news. Read the full article → from Special news: Seeking buddies for Rec program, Best Buddies honor, and Special Olympics
April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate, the Southborough Library is again partnering with local Daughters of the British Empire. Read the full article → from Tea and poetry at the Library – April 13
Southborough Police announced through Facebook that they’ll be holding a Bucket Drive tomorrow. Read the full article → from Bucket Drive at Main Street intersection tomorrow morn & afternoon
Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department will be hosting an afternoon of family fun. For parents the real draw is the discount vouchers for sale! Read the full article → from Recreation celebration with opportunity for savings – Saturday (Updated – again)
St. Mark’s School is welcoming a three-time Grammy winner to their Cutler Jazz Festival. The Rotary Club is using the event to cap off their own festivities. Read the full article → from Celebrating service and jazz – Sunday