The Shop Local Guide has become an annual tradition here on My Southborough, and it’s always a hit with readers. The guide is intended to help Southborough businesses promote what they have to offer, while at the same time helping Southborough residents check items off their holiday to-do lists. Read the full article → from Southborough Business owners: Get listed for free in the Shop Local Guide
A new community theater group’s upcoming musical revue will feature six Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Regards to Broadway – Nov 18 & 19
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s free basketball program this winter for children 6-18 years old with “intellectual disabilities”. For teens that don’t have disabilities, the Town is also promoting it as a volunteer opportunity. Read the full article → from Special Olympics Basketball for ages 6-18 (free)
Algonquin won most of its state playoff games over recent days. Three teams will play in sweet sixteen competitions: Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Girls Soccer. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
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
Elsie-Joan (Norcross) Lilley, 87, of Southboro, passed away on October 29, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elsie Joan (Norcross) Lilley, 87
Marianna Surette, 85, passed away on August 9, 2023, at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marianna Surette, 85
Over the past few weeks, Northborough Cable captured three special performances for the public that took place at Algonquin. I’m sharing their videos with you. Read the full article → from Videos: NSBORO Music, Song, and Stories
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
An update and clarification on the Planning Board’s invitation to the public. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping all 50 acres on Wednesday
This week, a resident who signed up for the Curbside Composting program asked me to share a call for 37 more households to join them in order to bring the service to our town. Read the full article → from Curbside Composting customers needed
Tonight through Saturday, four Algonquin home teams will host first round games in MIAA state tournaments. One of them is the new Class A CMass Champs for Girls Soccer. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Sports
A resident whose dedication to teaching tennis inspired the Town to name courts after her was seriously injured playing the sport last year. This year, 92 year old Pat Richardson was determined to get back on the courts. Thanks to support from Jeff Beane and his 8th grade students, she was able to. Read the full article → from Richardson returns to her court with a little help from some friends
The big annual food drive is back for the first time since 2019. It will be taking place on Veteran’s Day. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food