A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
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.
Where to park (and not park) for Heritage Day
Monday is Heritage Day, and that means there will be some extra traffic around town. There will also be some road closures. Read the full article → from Where to park (and not park) for Heritage Day
Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for annual concert
The annual Messiah concert at Pilgrim Church is a holiday tradition many Southborough residents look forward to each year. Rehearsals for the concert start later this month, and the Messiah Community Chorus has put out a call for members to join the group. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for annual concert
Heritage Day 2012 – Schedule of events (UPDATED)
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with pumpkin lighting and a visit to the historical museum. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2012 – Schedule of events (UPDATED)
Heritage Day pumpkin viewing to end early due to mosquito threat
We haven’t had a hard frost yet this year, and that means the mosquitoes are still out. It also means the town’s outdoor activity ban is still in place, and that’s going to impact a popular Heritage Day event. Read the full article → from Heritage Day pumpkin viewing to end early due to mosquito threat
Donate books – and cookies! – to the annual Heritage Day book sale
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Heritage Day, Monday, October 8, and they’re accepting donations of gently-used books and DVDs. You can deliver book donations to the library through 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 6. Read the full article → from Donate books – and cookies! – to the annual Heritage Day book sale
Get hands on with owls at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Berlin-based Hands-On Nature will visit the Southborough Library on Thursday to share a presentation on owls. Children ages 5-8 are invited to learn about owl tracks and owl habits. Read the full article → from Get hands on with owls at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Library book club selections for October
The Southborough Public Library offers book clubs for readers of all ages, and they’re all open to the public. Here’s what the groups are reading this month. Pick up a copy and join the discussion. Read the full article → from Library book club selections for October
The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
Heritage Day is Monday, October 8
The countdown is on to one of Southborough’s best events of the year: Heritage Day. The fall festival featuring a pumpkin lighting, road race, parade, booths and activities, and more, is held every year on Columbus Day. This year that’s Monday, October 8. Read the full article → from Heritage Day is Monday, October 8
Local fitness facility to hold fundraiser for Shanahan family
By now you have surely heard the plight of little Brendan Shanahan, the toddler-aged son of Southborough firefighter Chris Shanahan who was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The community has pulled together to raise money to help the family in their fight, and next month CrossFit SOBO will host another fundraiser to aid the cause. Read the full article → from Local fitness facility to hold fundraiser for Shanahan family
Seeking sponsors for the Finn Fall Festival – October 12
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, and the always-popular bake sale. You’ll find it all at the Finn Fall Festival on October 12. Organizers say they’re expecting upwards of 200 people to come out and enjoy the family fun, and they’re looking for sponsors who would like to lend their support. Read the full article → from Seeking sponsors for the Finn Fall Festival – October 12
Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Zumba, science workshops, floral design, and more
The Recreation Department says it still has space in some upcoming programs for both adults and kids. Here’s a list of what’s coming up. Read the full article → from Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Zumba, science workshops, floral design, and more
At the Southborough Library this week (9/24/12 – 9/29/12): College financial aid and genealogy
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (9/24/12 – 9/29/12): College financial aid and genealogy