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.
The Southborough Historical Society is getting in the Halloween spirit this year with a presentation on Haunted New England to be held at the Southborough Arts Center on October 22. The talk will be led by local historian Chris Daley. Read the full article → from Reminder: Haunted New England presentation on Saturday
At Town Meeting last year, voters decided to take the first steps toward potentially changing the way our town government runs. On Monday, the committee looking into the restructuring will hold a public forum to discuss what the changes could mean for the town. Read the full article → from Public forum to consider potential changes to Southborough’s government
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Southborough’s Salon Charisma is holding a fundraiser to put you in the pink. For a $10 donation, they will add a pink hair extension to your hair. Read the full article → from Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
Saturday, October 22, is Southborough’s annual household hazardous waste day. You can bring a variety of hazardous stuff that might be floating around your garage or basement — car batteries, pool chemicals, weed killers, and more — to the Transfer Station from 9:00 am to noon. Read the full article → from Household hazardous waste collection at the Transfer Station on Saturday
The Southborough Library is all about your health and your family’s health this week with two presentations by local health care experts. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Two presentations for your health this week at the Southborough Library
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/17 – 10/21)
As you’re out and about running errands this weekend, why not pick up a few items to donate to the troop drive being held this weekend at the Senior Center. You can see a list of requested items in this flyer. Monetary donations are also welcomed, as are cards for the troops to thank them for their service. Read the full article → from Reminder: Troop drive at the Senior Center this weekend
Today isn’t exactly a good playground day, but when the sun returns, be sure to check out the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street), which is now officially open for play. And mark your calendars for a grand opening celebration at the playground on October 30. All the details are in the flyer below Read the full article → from South Union Playground is officially open
The Southborough Democratic Town Committee will co-host a forum with Senate candidate Alan Khazei next week. Here is a press release with all the details. Read the full article → from Senate candidate Khazei to meet with voters next week
The Southborough Open Land Foundation invites residents to a special performance of award-winning Southborough puppeteer Deborah Costine’s latest work, “Turtle’s New Home.” The show will take place on Sunday at Pilgrim Church. Read the full article → from Land foundation hosts puppet show on Sunday
Southborough resident Lynne McKay has been participating in the annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk for the past 14 years. This year for the first time, she and her team will hold some fundraising events to aid their cause. The first event will be held this weekend. Read the full article → from Zumba for a cause on Saturday
If the pumpkin gallery I posted later today wasn’t enough to get you motivated to create some fall masterpieces to decorate your home, Gulbankians has some extra inspiration for you. Read the full article → from Sign up for a pumpkin decorating event at Gulbankians on Sunday
The Southborough Board of Health is sponsoring a flu clinic for seniors on Thursday, October 13. Southborough residents ages 65 and older will be able to get vaccinated at the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Southborough seniors can get flu shots on Thursday
The annual Messiah concert at Pilgrim Church is a holiday tradition many look forward to each year. This year Southborough residents have the opportunity not only to see the concert, but to participate in it. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for annual concert