Monday is Heritage Day, and that means there will be some extra traffic around town. Read the full article → from Where to park for Heritage Day
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Get your road race raffle tickets at the Transfer Station tomorrow
Even if you’re not running or walking in Sunday’s annual Heritage Day Road Race, you can still participate — and help out the Southborough Food Pantry — by buying a raffle ticket. Read the full article → from Get your road race raffle tickets at the Transfer Station tomorrow
Pumpkins and hayrides at Chestnut Hill Farm on Thursday and Friday
Need a pumpkin for the Heritage Day pumpkin lighting? Or maybe some cornstalks for the scarecrow contest? Look no further than Chestnut Hill Farm. Read the full article → from Pumpkins and hayrides at Chestnut Hill Farm on Thursday and Friday
Now’s the time to start planning your pumpkin for Heritage Day

An always-popular part of Southborough’s Heritage Day weekend is the pumpkin lighting. Pumpkins range from elaborate to goofy, but they all look amazing lined up on the stone wall along Common Street. Read the full article → from Now’s the time to start planning your pumpkin for Heritage Day
Rec Department wants to give kids a place to splash around

Southborough may be 25% water, but that doesn’t mean there’s a public place to swim. Tonight the Recreation Department will go before the Selectmen to float an idea that would give kids in town if not a place to swim, at least a place to splash around. Read the full article → from Rec Department wants to give kids a place to splash around
Still time to sign up for the Heritage Day road race

There’s still time to sign up for the Southborough Rotary’s annual road race to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. The race starts at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 10, at Neary. Read the full article → from Still time to sign up for the Heritage Day road race
Save the date: Southborough Recreation ski, board, and skate swap – 10/23

It’s never too early to gear up for winter. If you’re in need of new skis, snowboards, or skates, the Friends of Southborough Recreation has you covered. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Recreation ski, board, and skate swap – 10/23
Your favorite places: Apple picking

It may not be apple picking weather out there today what with all this rain, but when the sun comes out you can bet many of us will be hitting the apple orchards. Read the full article → from Your favorite places: Apple picking
Heritage Day events and schedule

Heritage Day is fast approaching, and excitement is building. All your favorites from last year will make a return this year, including the scarecrow contest, road race, pumpkin lighting, parade, and the pie-eating contest. Read the full article → from Heritage Day events and schedule
Open House at the Beals Preserve on Saturday

A year ago this month, the Beals Preserve — a 55-acre parcel of open space nestled between Main Street and Red Gate and Hickory Lanes — had its grand opening. To celebrate the anniversary, the Southborough Open Land Foundation will host an open house at the property on Saturday. Read the full article → from Open House at the Beals Preserve on Saturday
Check out the route for the Heritage Day Road Race
If you’re training for the annual Heritage Day Road Race, you’ll want to know the route. Read the full article → from Check out the route for the Heritage Day Road Race
Scarecrows are coming to town again this year

Scarecrows will once again grace the lawn of the Community House come Heritage Day thanks to the Southborough Gardeners’ Scarecrows Come to Town Contest. Read the full article → from Scarecrows are coming to town again this year
Sign up for the Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament

The 19th annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, September 20 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament
Save the date: Heritage Day is October 11

Heritage Day, Southborough’s annual fall festival will be held this year on Monday, October 11. Like last year you can expect a parade and vendors galore. The annual Heritage Day Road Race sponsored by Southborough Rotary will take place on October 10, and the Southborough Gardeners will again this year host a scarecrow contest. Read the full article → from Save the date: Heritage Day is October 11