Last week, the Select Board voted on the dates for two meetings this spring — an Annual Town Meeting in April and the Special Town Meeting on the Neary School building project in May. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Spring Town Meetings
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.
Sign kids up for the Dodgeball Tournament
Registration is open for grades 1-8 to compete in ARHS Boys Hockey's annual fundraiser
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for the Dodgeball Tournament
Nature Walk at Beals Preserve — Sunday
Southborough Open Land Foundation is inviting the public to join them for a free nature walk this weekend. Read the full article → from Nature Walk at Beals Preserve — Sunday
The week in sports
CMass Champ golfer, Titans Football's promising standings, the end of Field Hockey's undefeated status, and more
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
Laser Cut Fall/Halloween themed trinkets this Saturday
A program for middle & high schoolers invites them to learn to use a laser cutter for crafting
This Saturday, teens are invited to a free high tech crafting program at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Laser Cut Fall/Halloween themed trinkets this Saturday
Reminder: Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu this morning & ARHS Drive Thru on Saturday
The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ today. (Registration is required – but as of writing this post, there were still available time slots.) And this Saturday, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu this morning & ARHS Drive Thru on Saturday
Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday
This week, the Southborough School Committee will hold a meeting to follow up on a promise made at the end of last school year. Its agenda is one item — a presentation by independent auditors. Read the full article → from Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday
The week in government
Regional School Committee Meeting; Southborough School Committee - report from independent auditor
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
Events this week
Music, Pumpkin Stroll, Heritage Day, Narcan Training, Flu Clinics, Ice Cream Social Food Drive, Coffeehouse, Hazardous Waste 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
Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Oct 19
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, head to the DPW Garage a week from Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Oct 19
Heritage Day Weekend at a glance
I wish the forecast was better (and hoping it improves). But for better or worse, this long weekend’s Heritage Day related activities are rain or shine. So, here are the details. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend at a glance
Tricentennial Committee to make the most of Heritage Day
The booth will offer free totes, historical-themed photo booth, & popcorn, plus raise funds through commemorative bricks, t-shirts, & raffle.
The committee working towards holding a big, yearlong celebration of the Town’s upcoming historic milestone will use Southborough’s Heritage Day to raise awareness and funds. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Committee to make the most of Heritage Day
Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 17
The 4th Annual free fun run for kids of all ages includes some incentives to register early.
For the 4th year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 17
Heritage Day fun on the field
Inflatables, food trucks, and booths worth checking out
On Monday, St. Mark’s field at the corner of Routes 85& 30 will serve as the hub of Heritage Day activities. This year it will be lined with close to 60 tents/booths. While many of them will be selling food or wares, there will also be plenty of free fun.
Here are the highlights worth seeking out. Read the full article → from Heritage Day fun on the field