The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D at the Library – January 16
D&D at the Library – January 16
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.
Virtual Author Talk series through the Library
Live events will feature live Q&A with bestselling and award winning authors from around the globe.
This month, the Southborough Library launched a virtual series they are excited to announce. The new subscription allows patrons to take part in virtual author talks including Q&A. Plus, you can tap into over 75 previously recorded talks. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talk series through the Library
Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Crafternoons this winter & spring
Kids ages 8-12 can sign up for next week's Jar Lantern crafting and/or other crafty fun through the Library's free monthly workshops.
The Southborough Library is hosting more “Crafternoons” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons this winter & spring
Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Registration opens tomorrow morning for the January - February 2025 session of events and classes
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Wednesday, January 8th) for programs this and next month. Here’s what they have in store for the senior community through February. Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a celebration themed “Purpose, Partnership, and Power: The Path to Civic Well-being”
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
“Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
In ten days, the Gardeners are holding a special free talk. They hope you’ll join them to learn about the importance of supporting pollinators and how to do it. Read the full article → from “Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & Advisory on FY26 Capital expenses; MCAS Presentation to School Committee; and more
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
Saturdays at Fay — Saturday
Fay School is resuming its school year series for young kids, "Saturdays at Fay".
Fay School is inviting young kids with their parents to enjoy their next “Saturdays at Fay” event. Read the full article → from Saturdays at Fay — Saturday
Events this week
Safe Spaces, Mid-Term Tutoring, Cook Book Club, Girls Who Code, Drop-In Legos, Saturdays at Fay
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
Planning Board Hearings to be continued to late January
The Board will be asked to push Monday's hearings to January 27th for 2 East Main St, Meadow Reservoir Development, and the Contractor's Yard Building at 250 Turnpike Road
I’m behind on updating readers about several projects that developers have been seeking permits for. One that I’ve been meaning to dig into is the mixed-use building downtown at 2 East Main Street. The good news for me is that I’ve been given more time, since the hearing scheduled to resume on Monday should be continued to a future date.
While I’m sharing that new, I’ll also cover the similar status of a small housing development proposed at 26 Meadow Lane and 250 Turnpike Road (contractor’s yard). Read the full article → from Planning Board Hearings to be continued to late January
Join the Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
Reminder that SYFS & the Library offer a special "community book discussion group", covering a few chapters at a time. This month they'll start discussing navigating depression/anxiety.
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the topic tackled, you may want to join the self help book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Join the Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
Girls Who Code — Wednesdays this Winter
Next week, the Southborough Library will begin holding weekly club meetings for “Girls Who Code”. The free group is for 6th-12th graders. Read the full article → from Girls Who Code — Wednesdays this Winter