“I was there when the Army was segregated, and I was there when the Army was integrated. The second was definitely better.” Southborough resident Pete DePina spent ten years in the Army in the 1950’s. Decades later he started a collection of Buffalo Soldiers memorabilia that now fills the Southborough Historical Museum, and then some. Read the full article → from The man behind the Buffalo Soldier exhibit
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.
St. Mark’s open for skating this week
It’s school vacation week, and St. Mark’s is open for skating each day this week from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. No hockey sticks or pucks allowed. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s open for skating this week
Southborough’s own Cindy Lou Who
Looking for something fun to do with your kids during school vacation next week? How about a matinee of Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Seussical the Musical featuring 10-year-old Lexi Ryan from Southborough as the iconic Cindy Lou Who. Earlier this season, Lexi, a student at Neary, played the Ghost of Christmas Past in The Read the full article → from Southborough’s own Cindy Lou Who
What to do this weekend
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend. Take in a show at the Steeple Coffeehouse with a discounted dinner beforehand. Stroll through the newly-reopened exhibit space at the Arts Center. Learn something at the Southborough Historical Museum. Or sample some chocolate at Panzano Market. Here are the details. The Kennedys at the Steeple Coffeehouse The Kennedys are a Read the full article → from What to do this weekend
First exhibit at Arts Center features Algonquin seniors
The Arts Council just got access to their exhibit space last month when their long-broken elevator was finally fixed. And they wasted no time filling the space with art. On Wednesday night they’ll celebrate the opening of their first exhibit in several years — a showing of Algonquin seniors in the Advanced/AP art studio program. Read the full article → from First exhibit at Arts Center features Algonquin seniors
Algonquin winter choral concert
The Algonquin Chorus will stage their winter concert tomorrow night at 7:30 pm in the auditorium. Read the full article → from Algonquin winter choral concert
What’s happening this weekend
There are a several kid-oriented events this weekend. Details follow. (If you’re looking for something for the grownups, there’s always the weekly wine tasting at Panzano Market on Friday (5-7 pm) and Saturday (4-7 pm). See details on the Panzano website.) Neary Noodle Night Enjoy a pasta dinner with all the fixings at the second Read the full article → from What’s happening this weekend
Triangle park rolls along
When the MBTA built the Southborough commuter rail station, they gave the town the wedge of land across from Fritzgerald’s General Store at the corner of Southville Road and River Street (Route 85) as part of the deal. That was in 2002. Seven years later, the town is finally prepped to make something of the Read the full article → from Triangle park rolls along
Good news for Southborough caffeine addicts
I popped into the Southborough Starbucks yesterday to ask them about news the company will close 600 “low-performing” stores. While the official list of closures hasn’t been released, the barista assured me they’re not going anywhere. “We’re a high-performing store,” she said. I’m not sure what that says about Southborough residents’ need for caffeine, but Read the full article → from Good news for Southborough caffeine addicts
Buy Fire Ball tickets tomorrow
It will be the gala event of the Southborough social season (does Southborough have a social season?), so you’d better get your tickets soon. I’m talking, of course, about the Southborough Fire Ball — cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing, all for a good cause. Proceeds from the event go toward the purchase of a Read the full article → from Buy Fire Ball tickets tomorrow
What to do over February vacation
The kids are home from school today … again. Now seems like a good time to think ahead to February vacation when they’ll be home for 5 days straight (9 if you count weekends). If you’re looking for some ways to occupy them, here are a few suggestions. For the artsy The Arts Center is Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation
Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Signing, dancing, martial arts, juggling, and a crowd-pleasing yo-yo act. The annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show has had it all. And now it’s your turn to join the fun. Auditions for this year’s talent show will be held on Thursday (1/29) and Monday (2/2) at Trottier Middle School. The talent show itself is scheduled Read the full article → from Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks
Five different kinds of pizza. Housemade cured salami and cheese. Risotto and pasta. Antipasti, including meatballs and suppli (deep fried risotto balls). Do I have your attention? Tomasso Trattoria is kicking off its fifth year of business by saying thanks. On Sunday they’ll hold an open house for Southborough residents featuring items from their new Read the full article → from Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks
Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s
Skating lessons at St. Mark’s rink start on Sunday and there are still spots available. Lessons are available for kids ages 5 and up. Sign up by calling the Recreation Department at 508-229-4452. Read the full article → from Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s