Saturday is Southborough’s annual household hazardous waste day. You can bring a variety of hazardous stuff that might be floating around your garage — car batteries, pool chemicals, weed killers, and more — to the Transfer Station from 9:00 am to noon. Read the full article → from Bring your household hazardous waste to the Transfer Station on Saturday
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Culinary Underground to hold grand opening celebration this weekend

“There’s no such thing as too much counter space,” Chef Lori Leinbach said as she surveyed the gleaming kitchen that will soon be the new home of her Southborough-based cooking school The Culinary Underground. Read the full article → from Culinary Underground to hold grand opening celebration this weekend
Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday

The Southborough Open Land Foundation and the Southborough Gardeners are co-sponsoring a lecture this weekend with renowned nature author Peter Allen on invasive plants in our area. Read the full article → from Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday
Could Southborough make do with three schools?

How many schools does Southborough need? It’s a question that’s been on the table for some time now and it’s been the topic of heated debate on this blog in the past. The Southborough School Committee has done some research into the question, and they continued the discussion at their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Could Southborough make do with three schools?
Reminder: Care package drive for the troops this weekend
Care package drives for the troops have become a semi-annual tradition in Southborough thanks to the hard work of Southborough residents Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp-Wilson. The two will hold their 12th drive this weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Reminder: Care package drive for the troops this weekend
NSPAC hosts presentation on college planning for students with special needs
NSPAC cordially invites you to attend a presentation on Planning for Success: College and Postsecondary Options for Students with Special Needs. Thursday October 14, 2010, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosts presentation on college planning for students with special needs
State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge

The Mass Department of Transportation says the bridge on River Street (Route 85) that spans the Sudbury River between Southborough and Hopkinton is “structurally deficient.” One look at the crumbling concrete and most drivers would be inclined to agree. Read the full article → from State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Southborough seniors ages 65 and old will be able to get flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
High school sports this week

Here’s what’s on tap in high school sports this week. Read the full article → from High school sports this week
Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the state election in November. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
High school sports wrap-up

Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up
Suspect in attempted armed robbery still on the loose
The suspect in Wednesday night’s armed robbery attempt near Bill’s Liquor’s on Route 9 is still on the loose according to a report from the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Suspect in attempted armed robbery still on the loose
Senior Center Autumn Fair on Monday
When you’re enjoying Heritage Day on Monday, make sure to swing down Route 85 to the Senior Center for their annual Autumn Fair. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair on Monday