For adults who are looking to tap into their creative side, explore a new hobby, or learn/refine their artistic/crafty skills through hands on workshops and classes — there are a lot of opportunities in town this winter. I’m sharing a list of the upcoming classes and workshops being offered (for a fee) by businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Arts, crafts, & culture classes/workshops for adults in Southborough
With the power out and Internet connections down, Southborough residents grabbed their smartphones and did what thousands of others along the East Coast were doing. They tweeted. Read the full article → from Roundup: The best tweets from Tropical Storm Irene
In a recent open thread, commenter spel made the observation that “poison ivy vines are creeping on to side walks in several places, along Rte. 85 and several other roads in south side of the town,” and wondered whether the town does anything to control the pesky creeper. Read the full article → from Good question: Who takes care of poison ivy along the roadside?
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
The Steeple Coffehouse show with Chris O’Brien and Pesky J. Nixon scheduled for Saturday night at Pilgrim Church has been canceled. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Steeple Coffeehouse show has been canceled
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Last year the Algonquin boys soccer team lost in the state semi-finals to Ludlow. Tonight they’ll look to avenge that loss when they once again face Ludlow in the semi-finals. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys soccer plays semi-final match tonight
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Did you know Algonquin has a girls ice hockey team? They do, and on Saturday the girls will hold an electronics recycling day to help raise funds for their upcoming season. Read the full article → from A chance to recycle your electronics on Saturday
Calling all Southborough crafters, sign up for the Assabet Valley Indoor Craft Fair to be held on December 11. The registration deadline is November 12. Read the full article → from Crafters wanted for indoor craft fair at Assabet
The sixth-seed Algonquin girls volleyball team lost to third-seed Westford yesterday by a score of 3-0 in the Division 1 Central/West quarter final match. Read the full article → from Algonquin volleyball falls short in quarter final match
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up: Bring on the post-season
A bald eagle spotted on the roadside in Natick last week made headlines. Bald eagle sightings in Southborough are less unusual, but they’re still rare. Read the full article → from Photo: Bald eagle spotted in Southborough
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up