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.
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 (Updated)
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)
Over the February public school break, Southborough Recreation is offering a morning camp for kids. The main attraction for 1st-5th graders is cooking. The additional draw for parents may be the focus on getting “young eaters” to taste and think about healthy ingredients. Read the full article → from Get kids cooking on good nutrition over February break
The Southborough Library is again hosting a 6-week Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from Another session of “Young Scientists” at the Library this winter
Organizers of Trottier’s annual musical are promoting their upcoming production of a Disney classic. The announcement invites the public to “Be Our Guest with Beauty and the Beast Jr.”. Read the full article → from Trottier invites you to “Be Our Guest” for their musical this month
The public is invited to join the Open Space Preservation Commission in preparing native plant seeds to be sown this winter. And, make plans to sign up for the upcoming seed distribution for the Winter Sow program. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – Saturday (Updated)
Reminder — As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D at the Library – January 16
This month, the Southborough Library launched a virtual series they are excited to announce. The new subscription allows patrons to take part in virtual author talks including Q&A. Plus, you can tap into over 75 previously recorded talks. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talk series through the Library
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
The Southborough Library is hosting more “Crafternoons” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons this winter & spring
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Wednesday, January 8th) for programs this and next month. Here’s what they have in store for the senior community through February. Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
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