The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today that a mosquito infected with the West Nile virus has been found in Northborough. Earlier this month mosquitoes were detected in Shrewsbury with West Nile and in Westborough with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. Read the full article → from Will mosquitoes take a bite out of Summer Nights?
Recreation in Southborough
Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Volunteers needed for Southborough Summer Nights
Plans are coming together for Southborough Summer Nights on August 25, but organizers are looking for a few more volunteers to help out. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Southborough Summer Nights
Free introductory yoga class at the Senior Center on Thursday
Local yoga instructor Annie Sobel will host a free introductory yoga class at the Senior Center on Thursday. Annie is Kripalu certified and also teaches at Every Body Balance in Southborough and the Prana Center in Holliston. Read the full article → from Free introductory yoga class at the Senior Center on Thursday
Large turnout expected at Summer Nights this year
The biggest change to Southborough Summer Nights this year just might be its date. The annual summer celebration has typically taken place on a Sunday evening, but this year organizers moved the festivities to Saturday. It’s a change they expect will ramp up the turnout. Read the full article → from Large turnout expected at Summer Nights this year
What to expect from Southborough Summer Nights this year
Southborough’s annual end-of-summer celebration is only a few short weeks away. All the fun will take place on Saturday, August 25 starting at 5:00 pm at Neary School. Read the full article → from What to expect from Southborough Summer Nights this year
Recreation programs coming up this summer
There’s still plenty of fun to be had this summer, and the Southborough Recreation Department wants to make sure you have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained. Read the full article → from Recreation programs coming up this summer
Butterfly walk at the Beals Preserve on Sunday
From the Southborough Open Land Foundation: The butterflies of summer are beginning to brighten our days! To glimpse these “dancing flowers,” join husband and wife team, Barbara Volkle and Stephen Moore, President of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club, as we look for butterflies at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve on Sunday, July 15th from 11a.m. Read the full article → from Butterfly walk at the Beals Preserve on Sunday
Save the date: Southborough Summer Nights 2012!
You won’t see fireworks in Southborough tomorrow (at least not legal ones), but you will see them at the annual Southborough Summer Nights celebration later this summer. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Summer Nights 2012!
Cub Scouts celebrate end of year, hold information session for new families
Cub Scout Pack 921 held its end-of-year ice cream social on Sunday, and it might have caused some of you to think Southborough was being invaded. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts celebrate end of year, hold information session for new families
Learn about edible plants on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday
Did you know Southborough is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants? Me neither. Learn how to identify edible plants in our area – plus how to prepare them – on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday sponsored by the Southborough Open Land Foundation. Read the full article → from Learn about edible plants on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday
SOLF presents walking history tour of Beals Preserve on Sunday
One of the things I love about wandering the trails of the Southborough Open Land Foundation’s Beals Preserve are the glimpses you get into Southborough’s past. From the pond where families harvested ice in the wintertime, to the pastures where cattle grazed, to what’s left of an old riding ring. Read the full article → from SOLF presents walking history tour of Beals Preserve on Sunday
Sudbury Valley Trustees opens new trail in Southborough on Saturday
Sudbury Valley Trustees in conjunction with the Department of Conservation and Recreation recently constructed a new trail over Walnut Hill in the northwest corner of Southborough, and on Saturday they’ll hold a grand opening celebration. Read the full article → from Sudbury Valley Trustees opens new trail in Southborough on Saturday
SOLF hosts bird walk at the Beals Preserve on Saturday
Bird lovers take note. The Southborough Open Land Foundation has invited Jeff Collins of Massachusetts Audubon to lead an early-morning bird walk on Saturday. Read the full article → from SOLF hosts bird walk at the Beals Preserve on Saturday
PHOTOS: Southborough Youth Baseball opening day celebration
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight was at Southborough Youth Baseball’s annual opening day celebration at Mooney Field yesterday and sent along some photos of the festivities. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough Youth Baseball opening day celebration