A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/6/12 – 2/10/12)
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.
Ukulele sing-along at Fay School on Saturday
Danno Sullivan, the Ukulele Man, will return to Fay School on Saturday morning for a fun and silly sing-along. It’s a show the little ones (ages 2-6) are sure to love. A complimentary lunch follows the performance. Read the full article → from Ukulele sing-along at Fay School on Saturday
Library book club selections for February
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 in February. Pick up a copy and join the discussion. Read the full article → from Library book club selections for February
Save the date: Chestnut Hill Farm Valentines Gift Sale – February 11
Chestnut Hill Farm will host a collection of local artists for a Valentines gift sale on Saturday, February 11. It’s the perfect place to pick up a unique, handmade gift for the ones you love. Read the full article → from Save the date: Chestnut Hill Farm Valentines Gift Sale – February 11
Reminder: Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday to benefit town scholarship fund
Looking for something special to do this weekend? The Southborough Town Scholarship Committee will host a Valentine’s Day Dance (for grown ups!) on Saturday night at the former Indian Meadows in Westborough, now called Acacia. Read the full article → from Reminder: Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday to benefit town scholarship fund
Reminder: Support group for parents of teens meets tonight
A reminder that the support group for parents of teens recently founded by two Southborough residents meets tonight at Chapel of the Cross in Westborough from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Support group for parents of teens meets tonight
PHOTOS: Annual Pinewood Derby
Southborough Cub Scouts took part in the annual Pinewood Derby last Saturday. Bob Flynn was kind enough to send in some photos of the event. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Annual Pinewood Derby
Presentation on how to deal with childhood infections – Tuesday, January 31
Pediatrician and Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday evening to share prevention strategies and natural remedies for childhood infections. The talk is aimed at parents and caregivers. Read the full article → from Presentation on how to deal with childhood infections – Tuesday, January 31
Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting
The Metrowest Daily News predicts a lively debate at tonight’s public meeting to discuss whether Southborough should move to a town manager form of government. If the comments on this blog are any indication, there’s a pretty good chance they’ll be right. Read the full article → from Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting
Reminder: Southborough Project Respect anti-bullying workshop – Tuesday, January 31
A reminder that Southborough Project Respect will hold an anti-bullying workshop for parents, coaches, and educators on Tuesday evening. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Project Respect anti-bullying workshop – Tuesday, January 31
Get your Girl Scout cookie fix at the Transfer Station on Saturday
Southborough Girl Scouts will be selling cookies at the recycling area of the Transfer Station on Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Cookies are $4 per box. Cash only please, no checks. (Photo posted to flickr by Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar) Read the full article → from Get your Girl Scout cookie fix at the Transfer Station on Saturday
It’s Pinewood Derby time!
Get those cars ready to go! The 43rd annual Southborough Cub Scout Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday at Pilgrim Church. Read the full article → from It’s Pinewood Derby time!
Save the date: Valentine’s Dance to benefit town scholarship fund – February 4
Each year the Southborough Town Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to deserving Southborough high school seniors and undergraduates. They’ve being doing it for nearly 25 years now. This year, the committee will hold a Valentine’s Dance to help raise funds for the program. Read the full article → from Save the date: Valentine’s Dance to benefit town scholarship fund – February 4
Get informed: Public meeting on town manager legislation – Monday, January 30
Voters at Town Meeting in April will face a decision that could fundamentally – and dramatically – change the way Southborough operates. It won’t be an easy decision, so it’s one we all need to get educated about. Here’s one great opportunity to do just that. Read the full article → from Get informed: Public meeting on town manager legislation – Monday, January 30