The Southborough Library is inviting kids to join them on New Year’s Eve to ring in the new year. Read the full article → from Library New Year’s Eve Party
Library New Year’s Eve Party
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.
NSBORO ’25-’26 PreK Open House — Jan 9
The district is inviting parents of potential future NSBORO preschool students to learn more about the program at an Open House. Read the full article → from NSBORO ’25-’26 PreK Open House — Jan 9
Apply to “Share Your Story”
Members of the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 3rd annual Story Bridge.
A week from tonight, the community is invited to a “StoryBridge” event. After months of coaching, ten members of the NSBORO community will tell their personal stories. Read the full article → from Apply to “Share Your Story”
Children’s Author visit — Dec 28th
Former Southborough resident, children’s author Susan Lubner, is returning to the Southborough Library for another cozy story time event over winter break. Read the full article → from Children’s Author visit — Dec 28th
The week in sports (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 (Updated)
Chestnut Hill Farm this winter
Sign up for events to enjoy the Winter Solstice, finding fungi, and tapping for maple syrup.
For now, the Trustees are sticking with one educational/hiking event in Southborough per month. This winter, that includes Chestnut Hill Farm’s annual solstice celebration (this weekend) and maple tapping. Plus, they continue to teach about foraging for fungi. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm this winter
The week in government
Planning Board hearings; Neary Building presentation to Select Board; ZBA hearings; 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
Concerts, Lessons & Carols, Keeping kids safe online, auction fundraiser for Southborough Safe Spaces, Winter/holiday crafts, Blue Christmas, and Church Christmas celebrations
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
Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Rec offers basketball for ages 18+ and hockey leagues for ages 35+
This winter, Southborough Recreation is offering opportunities to join two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 17th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Winter Coloring Contest
Deadline is this Monday, Dec 16th
Southborough Rec is offering another contest this month. This one is geared to kids. Read the full article → from Winter Coloring Contest
Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Yesterday, I posted news about Southborough Recreation’s First Annual House Decorating Contest. (And that Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards to register to be included on a community map.)
What I missed sharing is some key details including the link to register and the deadline! Read the full article → from Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by St. Mark's Church on December 18th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Rec Connect winter outings & programs
College Basketball, Cirque du Soleil. Railers Hockey, Bowling, Collage Art, Games, and Adaptive Pickleball
In less than a month, the of Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Rec Connect program will host a “Sneaker Prom” for teens with disabilities and their families. Read the full article → from Rec Connect winter outings & programs