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.
There are a number of Halloween events – and non-Halloween events – happening around town this weekend. I thought it might be helpful to put together this recap so you can keep track. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough this weekend
It’s that time of year again. Southborough scouts will be filling the shelves at the Southborough Food Pantry, and they need your help. The annual Scouting for Food Drive is the biggest drive of the year for the pantry, and organizers say a good turnout will help them make through the season. Read the full article → from Look for your Scouting for Food bag on Saturday
The Southborough Library will celebrate Halloween all day long on Monday. Kids are invited to come trick-or-treating in their Halloween costumes any time between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Read the full article → from Go trick-or-treating at the Library on Monday
Come to the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street) on Sunday to celebrate its grand opening. In addition to the playground itself, kids will enjoy face painting, a magician, and more. There will also be snacks and drinks. Read the full article → from Reminder: South Union Playground grand opening celebration on Sunday
With snow in the forecast, now seems like a good time to start thinking about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. If you need to gear up, there will be a couple of opportunities to do so in the coming weeks. Read the full article → from Annual ski and snowboard swap at Assabet on Sunday
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host hypnotist Dan Candell for a special show at Algonquin on Friday, November 4. If you’ve ever wanted to be hypnotized, now’s your chance! Read the full article → from Can you be hypnotized? Find out on November 4
Looking for something spooky to do this weekend? How about a performance of the classic ghost story Legend of Sleepy Hollow to take place at Southborough’s Stonybrook Golf Course on Saturday? It’s not all spooky. Organizers say the family-friendly show features song and dance and hilarious action. Read the full article → from ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ to be performed at Stonybrook Golf Course on Saturday
The annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween parade will be held on Sunday, October 30 starting at 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Firefighters Association Halloween parade on Sunday
The Algonquin girls ice hockey team will host an electronic recycling event on Saturday at Hudson High School (69 Brigham Street). Proceeds benefit hockey players from Algonquin, Hudson, and Marlborough. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics and benefit girls hockey on Saturday
Each year Southborough Youth and Family Services throws a Halloween party at Finn School complete with games, crafts, face painting, and treats. This year the party will be on Friday, October 28. Here’s the flyer with more details. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth and Family Services Halloween party on Friday night
We haven’t made it through Halloween yet, but Southborough Cub Scouts are already thinking ahead to Christmas. The scouts launched their annual wreath sale yesterday. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts kick of annual holiday wreath and candle sale
Is it time for Southborough to switch to a new form of government? Should we have a strong town manager instead of a town administrator like we have today, and what’s the difference between the two anyway? Should we have a five-member Board of Selectmen instead of the current three-member one? Those questions and more will be discussed at a public forum tonight. Read the full article → from Reminder: Public forum to consider changes to Southborough’s government – TONIGHT
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/24 – 10/28)
The annual Autumn Fair at the Senior Center is coming up on Saturday, November 19, and organizers are looking for donations. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging. Read the full article → from Donations sought for Council on Aging Autumn Fair