Above: Cross atop the spire of St. Anne’s Church Information on this year’s Lenten Reflection Series from the United Parishes of Southborough. For the eleventh year in a row the clergy of Southborough and the United Parishes of Southborough will be hosting a Lenten reflection series at each of their churches. This year’s theme is Read the full article → from Southborough parishes announce annual Lenten Reflection Series schedule
Fay School again this year invites Southborough families to attend its annual winter carnival. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Fay School to host winter carnival on Saturday
If your kids are fans of the popular Beacon Street Girls book series, or if they are aspiring artists, they won’t want to miss this opportunity. Read the full article → from Southborough illustrator to talk with teens and ‘tweens at the Southborough Library on Saturday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
It’s all about pirates at the Southborough Library this week. Stop into the Children’s Room for pirate-themed crafts and activities throughout the week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Pirate magic show at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Selectmen were back at the task of reviewing annual budgets last night, and the question of how to make the most efficient use of Town House clerical staff apparently took center stage. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
One hundred years ago this winter, more than twenty thousand immigrant workers at textile mills in Lawrence, MA went on strike over low wages and unfair working conditions. This week the Southborough Library will host a discussion on the 8-week strike and its role in the emerging labor movement of the early 20th century. Read the full article → from Southborough Library to host talk on Bread & Roses mill strike – Thursday
Northborough has two online news sources – The Daily Northborough and Northborough Patch – that each do a great job of covering all things Algonquin. Here’s a round-up of some of the stories coming out of the Reg. Read the full article → from News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson said in a comment on the blog last week that the outdoor rink at Woodward probably will not open this year thanks to a combination of uncooperative weather and overeager adults. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s rink open for ice skating this week
Mark your calendars for one of Southborough’s tastiest fundraisers, the annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast at Neary School, which will be held this year on Saturday, March 4. Read the full article → from Save the date: 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 4
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
The MWRA announced earlier this month that water rates will increase an average of 3.9% for its member communities. The actual rate change for each town varies based on a number of factors, and turns out that’s good news for Southborough. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/20/12 – 2/24/12)