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.
Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
This weekend, kids can make and hang ornaments, then take home the gift of a free book from the Friends' Holiday Book Sale. And adults can stuff-a-bag of books for $5!
The Southborough Library will host its annual kids party to trim the Christmas Tree. While families are there, they can also shop at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. Read the full article → from Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Combined School Committees, Conservation, 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 (Updated)
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)
Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Support Southborough business owners throughout the holiday season
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Thanksgiving reminders
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Dec 7
Pilgrim Church will again host the choral performance of selections from Handel's Messiah.
On Sunday, December 7th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Dec 7
What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop for 10–15 Year Olds — Dec 6
On a day when many adults, and even young kids, will be running around to holiday shopping events, Southborough Recreation is offering tweens and young teens the chance to craft their own gifts, or a keepsake for themselves. Read the full article → from Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop for 10–15 Year Olds — Dec 6
Annual Kids Shop – Dec 6 (Updated)
Details on Troop 92's annual pop-up store where kids can holiday shop without prying eyes. This year, the shop has moved again.
Kids like to shop for the holidays too, and each year Southborough Boy Scouts offer them a safe and fun environment to do just that. Read the full article → from Annual Kids Shop – Dec 6 (Updated)
Save the Dates for Christmas/Holiday fun — 2025 (Updated)
Southborough’s Christmas celebrations are coming soon. Here’s a list of save the dates. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Christmas/Holiday fun — 2025 (Updated)
St. Mark’s Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar – Dec 6
St. Mark’s will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar – Dec 6
Southborough History & Arts Center Grand Opening — December 6 (Updated)
The opening of SHS' new museum and event center at Fayville Hall will include a Holiday Craft Fair and an art exhibit "preview".
After years of difficult repair, restoration, and renovation work, SHS is finally opening the doors to its new venue, the “Southborough History & Arts Center” in historic Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from Southborough History & Arts Center Grand Opening — December 6 (Updated)
SFA Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday afternoon
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Southborough Firefighters have already beeen promoting their annual tree sale that will kick off this Friday afternoon. Read the full article → from SFA Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday afternoon