The Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation is asking the community to weigh in on how land it owns in the Sudbury Reservoir Watershed should be used. Read the full article → from What “passive recreation” would you like to enjoy on DCR spaces in Southborough?
Announcements
Southborough Gardeners ask for contributions to Wreath program

For decades, Southborough Gardeners have decorated the Town for the holidays. They’re asking the community to pitch in to make it possible again this year. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners ask for contributions to Wreath program
Community invited to weigh in on vision for Southborough’s Master Plan – Nov 7

Town and regional officials are inviting the public to a special Open House. This one is to gather input on what our Town’s future should look like. Read the full article → from Community invited to weigh in on vision for Southborough’s Master Plan – Nov 7
Downtown Initiative Forum – October 30th

The Economic Development Committee is holding a public forum next Wednesday night. The subject is the committee’s initiative to revitalize downtown Main Street. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative Forum – October 30th
Seeking members for K-12 Strategic Planning Steering Committee

The schools issued another invitation for public involvement in district decisions. This one is for the overall strategic plan for Northborough-Southborough K-12 schools. Read the full article → from Seeking members for K-12 Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Send in your Heritage Day & Pumpkin Stroll pics
What sights worth sharing did you capture over the weekend? Send in your favorite pics from Heritage Day festivities. Read the full article → from Send in your Heritage Day & Pumpkin Stroll pics
Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)

The weekend is off to a dreary start. Fortunately, the forecast is looking up for a beautiful Pumpkin Stroll and Heritage Day. I’m rounding up all you need to know. But first, there are two unrelated happenings this Saturday. So, here’s the full slate of weekend activities. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)
DCR opening up deer hunting on some of its land in Southborough

DCR has posted an interactive map indicating where deer hunting will be allowed on its land in town Read the full article → from DCR opening up deer hunting on some of its land in Southborough
Town to host public sessions on government officials’ rights and responsibilities

The Town will hold three training sessions next month related to government ethics/conflicts of interest, political campaigns, and Open Meeting Law. While the Town is hosting the sessions, they will be run by state officials. Read the full article → from Town to host public sessions on government officials’ rights and responsibilities
Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday

Pilgrim Church will host the 48th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
Finn School asks community to volunteer time to help in the Classroom

Finn School is looking for volunteers to lend a hand in the classroom with regular academic activities. Read the full article → from Finn School asks community to volunteer time to help in the Classroom
Blood Drive: Give Pints to Half Pints – Wednesday

The Bloodmobile will be in town next Wednesday to collect donations for Children’s Hospital patients. Read the full article → from Blood Drive: Give Pints to Half Pints – Wednesday
Library Trustees seek new member (Updated)

The Southborough Library’s Board of Trustees is advertising a vacancy that needs to be filled soon. Read the full article → from Library Trustees seek new member (Updated)
Finn Fall Festival next week

Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, dancing and the always-popular bake sale. You’ll find it all at the Finn Fall Festival. Read the full article → from Finn Fall Festival next week