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.
Each year voters at Annual Town Meeting decide whether or not to support projects using money collected through the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge. If you’re thinking about bringing a proposal forward or want to ask questions/provide feedback before the next funding cycle opens, mark your calendars.
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding its annual public forum two weeks from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Annual forum on Community Preservation Act — June 18th
This Sunday, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is inviting the community to join them for a free rain or shine picnic. For those who are interested, they can also attend a special service that morning. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church invites community to picnic this Sunday
The post-season moves quickly. So, it’s already time for an update on Algonquin spring varsity sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Post-Season Sports Update
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
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
In two weeks, the Southborough Library is bringing back their go-to expert on tea and chocolate for another special program. This time, registration is required for the free event, since space is limited.
The event for all ages will have an Alice in Wonderland Tea theme. Read the full article → from Tea in Wonderland – June 14th
It’s a good time to stock up for summer reading and support the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Sale – June 7th
In an effort to support pollinators, Massachusetts has partnered with nurseries, parks and reservations to distribute free “starter kits” for gardening with native plants. It’s part of their “Growing Wild” initiative for National Pollinators Month in June. Read the full article → from “Growing Wild”: Grab a free kit starting Friday and/or “pledge your garden”
The post-season moves quickly. So, it’s already time for an update on Algonquin spring varsity sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Post-Season Sports (Updated)
The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC)* is hosting its final General Meeting of the school year a week from today. Read the full article → from NSPAC Meeting & Election — June 5th
Pilgrim Church is hosting a summer celebration with BBQ, games, music, prizes, and other fun. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church invites community to annual summer BBQ — June 7th
In late June, the Algonquin Boys Tennis will hold a Tennis Clinic for kids entering grades K-8. Read the full article → from Tennis Clinic for K-8 kids this summer (Updated)
“Divisive” politics has been a topic of national concern over the past several years, and recent concern in Southborough. It’s a topic that Southborough resident Meredith O’Brien tackled in her most recent novel, “Louie on the Rocks”. She’ll be talking about the “dark comedic novel” at the library a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Join Friends of the Library for an Author Talk with Meredith O’Brien — June 4th
Last week, the Rotary Club of Southborough brought back its popular Food Trucks series. The “Festival” will continue this afternoon and evening — with a gorgeous forecast — and for the following two Wednesdays. Here’s my refresher on the details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Food Truck Festival today