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.
Southborough will observe Arbor Day in 9 days. For anyone who wants to honor the day by planting a tree, I’m sharing information to help plan ahead. Read the full article → from Plan for Arbor Day – April 28th
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night is May 4th
This week is “Library Staff Appreciation Week”. The Friends of the Southborough Library* are inviting the public to show their support through an “Appreciation Station” temporarily set up at the Library. Read the full article → from Library Staff Appreciation Week
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
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)
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)
With spring break starting this afternoon and Earth Day next week, I’m overdue in sharing what The Trustees of Reservations have in store at the Southborough farm for the remainder of this month. Read the full article → from April at Chestnut Hill Farm
Above: Pilgrim is promoting its plans to educate Sunday School students about the importance of protecting the planet through fun Earth Day activities. (images from Facebook and event website) Pilgrim Church has special activities lined up for children over the next three Sundays in honor of Earth Day. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church invites kids to celebrate protecting the earth
I’m sharing the Town’s news on a series of special events to celebrate May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Read the full article → from Mental Health Awareness Month (Updated)
The Open Space Preservation Commission is again celebrating Earth Day over more than one day. The committee has partnered with several other Town committees and organizations for a full week “Planet Palooza” celebration. Read the full article → from Planet Palooza 2023 (Updated)
The Library will be hosting Southborough Gardeners “Books in Bloom” “where the love of books and artistry in flowers come together.” Read the full article → from Reminder: Books in Bloom starting Thursday
SHS is seeking approval on its plans for refurbishing the interior of the historic Fayville Hall to hold “the town’s new home for history and arts education”. Read the full article → from Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual Clean Up timed to celebrate Earth Day. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up is April 22nd
In two weeks, SOLF is bringing in an expert on for a special presentation about how Coyotes behave and live so successfully near people. Read the full article → from Eastern Coyote/Coywolf — April 27