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 (Updated)
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.
Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 23 (Updated)
Beefing up the dispatch budget, replacing the Public Works Planning Board, dog park funding, planning/design funding for potential Library building project, and more

The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene in two weeks from tomorrow to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
[Editor’s Note: There are not intro sessions promoted for this year. (That original notation in the Article excerpt was accidentally copied over from last year’s post.)] Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 23 (Updated)
Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt – March 23 (Updated moved to Sunday)
Algonquin's National Honor Society is hosting their annual Egg Hunt for the Northborough-Southborough community.

For the third year, Algonquin’s National Honor Society is promoting an Egg Hunt for the Northborough and Southborough Community. Read the full article → from Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt – March 23 (Updated moved to Sunday)
How did Southborough vote?

Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Munchie Madness kicks off today

March 6th is the start of the Friends of the Youth Commission’s partnership with Southborough restaurants to support camp scholarships and Winter Wishes. Today’s participating restaurant is Hola. Read the full article → from Munchie Madness kicks off today
Crafting Kindness (to animals) Workshop – today
A Girl Scout is inviting the public to craft DIY toys for animal shelters this afternoon

This afternoon, the community is invited to help make toys for dogs and cats living in local animal shelters, and learn “how to aid them”. Read the full article → from Crafting Kindness (to animals) Workshop – today
Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt (Updated – new time and location)
Save the date for collecting candy filled eggs, taking Bunny pics, and visiting the Petting Zoo. But make sure to note its new location at Neary.

Southborough Kindergroup is promoting its annual community Easter Egg Hunt. Read the full article → from Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt (Updated – new time and location)
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA zoning hearing; Select Board on final Town Meeting Warrant; Conservation Commission; 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
Mini Golf & Ice Cream event Tuesday

Woodward SOS* has organized a special “Mini Golf & Ice Cream” event to make the most of the Professional Development Day. Read the full article → from Mini Golf & Ice Cream event Tuesday
ARHS Playoffs Update
Girls Basketball and Boys Hockey are out; Girls Hockey plays Saturday night.

This week, three Algonquin Titans teams were in the state playoffs. One of them is headed into the Sweet 16 tomorrow night. Read the full article → from ARHS Playoffs Update
Events this week (Updated)
Costume Karaoke, Day of Unplugging, Rec Camp registration, Celtic Chocolate, Yoga Reaches Out, Narcan Training, Mini Golf event, Munchie Madness, Secret Lives of Teens & Tweens, 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 (Updated)
Neural Tube Defect Awareness Presentation — Wednesday

Next week, the community is invited to a presentation at the Southborough Library, to learn about a serious fatal birth defect, and preventative measures. Read the full article → from Neural Tube Defect Awareness Presentation — Wednesday
Assabet Valley Mastersingers presents ‘Voices of Light’ in Southborough on Sunday

On Sunday, the Assabet Valley Mastersingers, a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities, will present their 100th concert performance. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley Mastersingers presents ‘Voices of Light’ in Southborough on Sunday
5th-8th graders can learn from Women in STEM
The Northborough Jr Women's Club is again holding the special one day conference with workshops to inspire girls

If you are looking to encourage your 5th – 8th grade daughter(s) to explore a future in science or math, take note. The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club is holding its annual “Women in STEM” conference for girls in our shared school district. Read the full article → from 5th-8th graders can learn from Women in STEM