A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/1 – 8/5)
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.
Reminder: Junior Police Academy runs next week

Next week the Southborough Police Department will offer its Junior Police Academy Read the full article → from Reminder: Junior Police Academy runs next week
Southborough women to run 100 miles as fundraiser for youth services

When six Southborough friends signed up for the 100 on 100, a 1-day 100-mile relay race through the mountains of Vermont, they said they thought it was a good idea. But as the August 13 race approaches, they’ve decided they were crazy. Read the full article → from Southborough women to run 100 miles as fundraiser for youth services
Photos: Southborough campers chalk it up
Southborough Rec Department summer camps are in full swing. This week campers at Woodward spent one morning creating a gigantic chalk aquarium on the sidewalk. Read the full article → from Photos: Southborough campers chalk it up
Family movies at the Southborough Library on Thursdays this summer

Thursdays are movie days at the Southborough Library. Each Thursday this summer a different family movie will be screened, complete with popcorn and juice. Read the full article → from Family movies at the Southborough Library on Thursdays this summer
Democratic Town Committee to talk youth engagement at monthly meeting

The Southborough Democratic Town Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 18, and the topic will be youth engagement. Several elected officials, including Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Carolyn Dykema, and Westborough Selectman Tim Dodd, will be there to participate in the discussion. Read the full article → from Democratic Town Committee to talk youth engagement at monthly meeting
Deadline for Southborough Library essay and art contest is Friday

It’s a big year for the Southborough Library as they get ready to celebrate 100 years in their building on Main Street. As part of the celebration, they’re hosting an essay and art contest for kids ages four through 18. Read the full article → from Deadline for Southborough Library essay and art contest is Friday
Annual Chestnut Hill Farm work day on Saturday

Just over a year ago, land conservation organization The Trustees of Reservations took over ownership of Chestnut Hill Farm from the Beals family. According to a press release issued at the time, The Trustees have some long-term plans for the property – community supported agriculture, anyone? – but in the meantime their focus is maintaining the property and its trails. Read the full article → from Annual Chestnut Hill Farm work day on Saturday
Wordly crafts and wizards at the Southborough Library on Tuesday

The Southborough Library is hosting two events on Tuesday that the kids are sure to enjoy. Read the full article → from Wordly crafts and wizards at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday

CSX will go before the Board of Selectmen in Westborough tomorrow to continue the discussion about their proposed Transflo chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
Children’s concert at the Southborough Library on Thursday
The Southborough Library will host a concert with local musician David Polansky on Thursday, July 7. The performance titled “One World, Many Songs” will begin at 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Children’s concert at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Stonybrook Golf Course accepting registation for golf camps in August

Want your budding golfer to get a bit more time on the course along with some quality instruction? Stonybrook Golf Course in Southborough is offering 3-day golf camps for kids ages 5 through 13 in August. Read the full article → from Stonybrook Golf Course accepting registation for golf camps in August
Southborough Library encourages summer reading

Last summer kids participating in the Southborough Library’s summer reading program tore through more than 4,000 books. This year the library is hoping they’ll devour even more. Read the full article → from Southborough Library encourages summer reading