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
The week in sports
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.
The week in government (Updated)
Joint Meeting on School building project; Planning Board on MBTA Communities Development at Southville Rd and Compliance for 40-42 Central Street; School Committee; ZBA Hearing on Blue Sky Utility at 150 Cordaville Rd & 250 Turnpike 40B; 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 (Updated)
Events this week
Singalong; Holiday Sales, Fairs, Parties, & Concerts; History & Arts Center Open House; Santa Day; 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
More Games at the Library (Tweens thru Adults)
The Southborough Library is hosting more of it’s game events this month. Offerings range from D&D for tweens and teens to Mah Jongg for adults Read the full article → from More Games at the Library (Tweens thru Adults)
St. Mark’s Lessons and Carols — Dec 14
Each year, St. Mark’s School welcomes the public to its religious celebration of the season. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Lessons and Carols — Dec 14
NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan (Updated – Again)
Help shape the schools' future by answering the districts' survey and saving the date for one of the upcoming forums.
NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan (Updated – Again)
Interboro Community Band Winter Concert — Dec 14
The Borough’s band is holding its winter concert a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Interboro Community Band Winter Concert — Dec 14
Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions — Dec 11
A week from tomorrow, the community is invited to a “no-nonsense” talk hosted by “The Whiny GYNie” focused on (peri) menopause.
There is a fee to attend the “Evidence-based” discussion with tips and Q&A with a resident-advocate and an OB/GYN. Read the full article → from Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions — Dec 11
Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest & community map
Rec is holding a House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by
Southborough Recreation is encouraging the public to register for its Second Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest & community map
Girl Scout sing-along and toy drive – Friday
The Girl Scouts will hold their traditional holiday sing-along this Friday night. Read the full article → from Girl Scout sing-along and toy drive – Friday
Community Chorus holiday concerts (this weekend and next)
Sharing details on upcoming holiday concerts by nearby regional choruses with several Southborough members.
Many Southborough residents are active members of other regional choruses. Multiple groups asked me to share news on their concerts this weekend and/or next. Read the full article → from Community Chorus holiday concerts (this weekend and next)
Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
Yesterday, I posted the details of tonight’s Select Board Meeting. The agenda hasn’t changed (at least for the public portion of the meeting). But, the board won’t be asking anyone to brave the roads to participate. Read the full article → from Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
DECA the Halls Holiday Fair — Sunday
Algonquin’s DECA chapter is tapping into its members’ strengths to put on a special fundraiser. Student organizers are inviting the public to shop at what they hope will be the first annual “DECA the Halls” craft fair this Sunday.
The event includes music, food, a gift wrapping station, and vendor booths with over 30 local crafters. Read the full article → from DECA the Halls Holiday Fair — Sunday
Holiday giving drives in Southborough
In honor of tomorrow being “Giving Tuesday”, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. And I’m stressing that the Winter Wishes program still needs donations ASAP to make this year’s goal! Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough