As you might imagine, there are a number of closings and cancellations to report this morning. Here are all the ones I know about. If you know of others, please shout them out in the comments below. Read the full article → from Closings and cancellations in Southborough (UPDATED)
Administrators announced this afternoon that schools in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow due to the nor’easter headed our way. Read the full article → from Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday
The Metrowest Daily News reports a car drove on Kallander Field sometime on Sunday night, the second such incident since mid-January. The ground was too hard on Sunday for the car to cause any damage, but that was not the case last month when a car left tire marks and ruts on the field. Read the full article → from Kallander Field vandalized for second time since mid-January
With a major nor’easter on the way and as much as two feet of snow forecast for our area, the Southborough Library has made the preemptive decision to reschedule some of its upcoming events. Read the full article → from Library Valentine’s party and game night postponed due to the coming storm
It’s been a while since we’ve had a major winter storm, but the one headed our way on Friday and Saturday is being called by forecasters “potentially historic.” Upwards of two feet of snow may fall in our area. The snow will be accompanied by strong winds, and blizzard conditions are expected in some areas. Power outages are a distinct possibility. Read the full article → from A “historic” winter storm is on the way: Here’s how to prepare
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
The annual Neary Drama Club musical production is this weekend, and it’s bound to be a good show. This year the club will put on Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Shows are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening, with a matinee on Sunday. Read the full article → from Neary to present The Little Mermaid Jr. this weekend
The snowshoe clinic at the Beals Preserve originally scheduled for January 26 has been rescheduled to this Saturday, February 9. Read the full article → from Snowshoe clinic at Beals Preserve rescheduled to Saturday, February 9
With today’s anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78, it only seems appropriate that another big snowfall is in the forecast. The weather predictors aren’t suggesting we’ll get as much snow as we did 35 years ago, but early projections show some locations – including Southborough – may be in for more than a foot. Read the full article → from Potential big storm on Friday: Are you gearing up?
Southborough Recreation will offer a free music class for children ages 6 and under on Thursday at their newly-opened play space at the South Union Building (21 Highland Street). Free play begins at 10:00 am followed by a music activity by Acton-based Mellow Melody. Read the full article → from Free music program for children on Thursday morning
Thirty five years ago today, the snow began to fall, and it didn’t stop until more than two feet was on the ground. Commuters were stranded, cars were abandoned, snowmobiles and cross country skis were the only means of transportation, and school was canceled for a week. Read the full article → from The Blizzard of ’78: What are your memories?
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/28/13 – 2/4/13)
Southborough’s Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks offers cooking classes for kids and teens during February vacation and beyond. Here’s an announcement from the school about their latest offerings. Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation: Cooking classes at Culinary Underground
The Southborough Public Library offers book clubs for readers of all ages, and they’re all open to the public. Here’s what the groups are reading this month. Pick up a copy and join the discussion. Read the full article → from Southborough Library book club selections for February