This is a year when towns across Metrowest are cutting back on Fourth of July and other summer festivals due to lack of funds. But in Southborough, the support of local businesses and organizations means the sixth annual Summer Nights festival will go on as planned, fireworks and all. “We knew that it would be Read the full article → from Summer Nights a go thanks to local sponsors
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.
Kids and parents show up in support of skateboard park
The Hearing Room at the Town House was as packed as I’ve ever seen it for the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but it was anything but your typical crowd. The seats were filled mostly by teenagers and their parents, all of whom came to lend their support for a new skateboard park. Recreation Read the full article → from Kids and parents show up in support of skateboard park
Friends of the Library sale a success
The Friends of the Southborough Library raised about $2,400 at their book sale this past weekend. Andrea Moody, one of the event organizers, told me the profits will help fund museum passes, children’s events, and library materials in the coming year. Moody said the success of the event “is due in equal measure to the Read the full article → from Friends of the Library sale a success
Summer reading at the library
The Southborough Library has a full schedule of programs and special events to keep your kids occupied this summer. From Guitar Hero night to a live animal show to rockets and space programs, there’s something for everyone. I’ve added all the events to the My Southborough calendar, but you can also check them out in Read the full article → from Summer reading at the library
Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department
A reminder from the Recreation Department that summer playground camp starts June 29, so sign up soon if you haven’t already. In addition to playground camp, there are a number of specialty camps being offered by the Rec. Department, as well. You can find all the details in their press release: Southborough – Summer fun Read the full article → from Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department
Why Southborough kids want a skateboard park
The Recreation Department, along with a group of parents and their kids, want to build a skateboard park at the Choate Fields at Woodward. They’ll pitch their plan to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night. Here are some Southborough kids explaining why a skateboard park is important to them. Read the full article → from Why Southborough kids want a skateboard park
New at the library this week
It was a rainy, rainy week. And if you were lucky enough to spend the time curled up inside with a good book, then perhaps you’re now in need of a new read. Here’s what just came in at the library. ADULT: The Girl Who Married a Lion, by Alexander McCall Smith (audiobook) Alexander McCall Read the full article → from New at the library this week
6 things to do in Southborough this weekend
No need to leave town this weekend, because there’s plenty to do within our very own borders. Here are six suggestions. 1. Get stuff cheap First Community Church will hold its Spring Yard Sale on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. First Community is located at 137 Southville Rd (map). 2. Follow the volley Read the full article → from 6 things to do in Southborough this weekend
For those of you who miss the movie
In a recent My Southborough poll, 51% of you said you were happy the movie has left town and that life has returned to normal, while 34% of you said you miss having that bit of Hollywood in town. So, for the 34% who just can’t get enough — and you know who you are — here Read the full article → from For those of you who miss the movie
Friends of Southborough Recreation open house
Join the Friends of Southborough Recreation at an open house on Thursday night for an evening of wine, refreshments, and information. The Friends will talk about their major fundraising event — the annual Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble — along with other event ideas for the upcoming year. The open house starts at 7:30 pm at the Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation open house
When nature calls
Nature lovers walking the trail at the end of Red Gate Lane (part of the Beals conservation land) on Saturday, may have come upon an unfamiliar sight. I can assure you, there isn’t normally a port-a-potty in that neck of the woods. But last weekend, the Department of Recreation sponsored a camp-out event for families Read the full article → from When nature calls
Celebrate the Sudbury River at RiverFest this weekend
Supporters of the Sudbury River have reason to celebrate this weekend. Once one of the top 10 Superfund sites in the country, the river is on the way to recovery, and in 1999 a nearly 15 mile stretch of the river were designated part of the country’s Wild and Scenic River System. Southborough residents will Read the full article → from Celebrate the Sudbury River at RiverFest this weekend
Author and historian Donna McDaniel at the Southborough Library
Southborough’s own Donna McDaniel will discuss her new book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice at the library on Tuesday night. The book explores race relations and religion in the United States. McDaniel has lived in Southborough for 37 years, and was the first woman elected Read the full article → from Author and historian Donna McDaniel at the Southborough Library
Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
The Trottier band will perform the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox game at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rec Department has arranged for a bus to take Trottier kids down to see the game and cheer on their peers. Not sure if there’s still space on the bus, but you could call Read the full article → from Trottier band to perform at PawSox game