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
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.
Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)
The initiative spearheaded by state offices in Southborough is geared at supporting small businesses and Mass Dairy Farmers

Two Commonwealth departments based in Southborough are part of an effort to promote farms and small businesses selling ice cream made from Mass dairy. Read the full article → from Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)
Rock & Roll at the Summer Concert on Wednesday (Updated)
The Elastic 5 is next up in the weekly Summer Concert Series

This Wednesday, rock & roll quintet will bring its act for all ages to the outdoor stage at Neary. Read the full article → from Rock & Roll at the Summer Concert on Wednesday (Updated)
Join the Library for a Strategic Planning Forum – August 14

A week from tonight, the Southborough Library will host a public forum. Patrons/residents are encouraged to give feedback that will help them with their strategic planning. Read the full article → from Join the Library for a Strategic Planning Forum – August 14
Birds of Prey at the Library – Tuesday

Next week, the Southborough Library will welcome back raptor rehabilitators, Wingmasters, to teach kids about Birds of Prey. Read the full article → from Birds of Prey at the Library – Tuesday
SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities

Volunteers have been helping maintain SOLF trails for public access. You can still lend a hand this summer. Read the full article → from SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Home Run Derby on Saturday
The 3rd annual Shiftstrong fundraiser will raise money for ALS ONE

Baseball and softball players (including adults) are invited to help “strike out ALS” in the memory of a beloved youth coach. Read the full article → from Home Run Derby on Saturday
Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley
The next concert in the Southborough Summer Concert series features a children's musician.

The Southborough Summer Concert Series are always “family friendly”. But next week’s act is specifically chosen to entertain children. Read the full article → from Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley
The week in government
School Committee on Action Plan, Neary Design, & School Bus changes; Select Board on Transfer Station regs & fees and proposed 40B at 325 Turnpike Rd

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
Events this week
Shadow Puppets, Cook Book Club, Kids' Concert, Legos, Home Run Derby, Monarch Butterflies, and more

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
WooSox Battle of the Boroughs – August 14th (Updated)

The Worcester Red Sox is challenging Southborough residents to dominate the Boroughs at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition in two weeks. Read the full article → from WooSox Battle of the Boroughs – August 14th (Updated)
State Primary: Double check your Vote by Mail & Save the Date

I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary: Double check your Vote by Mail & Save the Date
Tonight’s concert is cancelled

If you are seeing/hearing the downpour right now, it won’t come as a surprise that Rec is cancelling tonight’s Summer Concert Series performance. Read the full article → from Tonight’s concert is cancelled
Shadow Puppets at the Library next week

“Mr. Vinny” is back to entertain children at the Library. This time around, his “puppets” will be shadows. Read the full article → from Shadow Puppets at the Library next week