The weather was on the chilly side, and the sun stayed stubbornly behind the clouds, but still a good crowd turned out on Sunday to enjoy a family hike at 88-acre Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Read the full article → from Photos: Family Farm Day at Breakneck Hill
NSPAC to host presentation on special education law on Tuesday
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) Announces Special Education Law:
Parents’ & Students’ Rights Presentation Read the full article → from NSPAC to host presentation on special education law on Tuesday
Last day to register for dodgeball tournament – TODAY
Sorry I didn’t get this one to you sooner, but today is the last day to register for the First Annual Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the Algonquin boys hockey team. Read the full article → from Last day to register for dodgeball tournament – TODAY
UPDATED: Four Algonquin playoff games today
It’s a busy (and exciting!) day in Algonquin sports. Four teams — boys soccer, girls soccer, girls volleyball, and girls field hockey — will compete in post-season games today. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Four Algonquin playoff games today
Gregoire conceeds, Levy will represent Southborough precinct 1
The race for representative in the 4th Middlesex District, which includes Southborough precinct 1, was a tight one. When all votes were counted, Republican Steven Levy had a slim 100 vote margin over incumbent Democrat Danielle Gregoire. Read the full article → from Gregoire conceeds, Levy will represent Southborough precinct 1
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
5 things to do in Southborough this weekend
Shopping is the name of the game in Southborough this weekend. From a huge indoor yard sale to a craft show to a ski and snowboard sale, you’ll have options! There are also some fun non-shopping-related things going on, too. Read the full article → from 5 things to do in Southborough this weekend
A beastly ‘beastie’
The other week when we were talking about RAP (Recreation After-school Program) registration, I went off on a tangent about beasties. Beasties are the creation of retired Neary teacher Ray LaChance. In my post I said that while I had heard about beasties, I had never actually seen one. Thanks to 9-year-old Matthew Richardson, that has all changed. Read the full article → from A beastly ‘beastie’
High school sports wrap-up: Bring on the post-season
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up: Bring on the post-season
Selectman helps scouts earn citizenship badge
Before the Board of Selectman meeting earlier this week, Selectman John Rooney took some time out to spend with a group of Cub Scouts. Read the full article → from Selectman helps scouts earn citizenship badge
Rec Department to hold community meeting about proposed splash pad
The Recreation Department has been shopping around the idea of building a playground and splash pad on a vacant lot next to the Southborough Arts Center. On Monday night they’ll hold a community meeting to talk about the idea. Read the full article → from Rec Department to hold community meeting about proposed splash pad
No bidders in Garfield House auction
A couple dozen people showed up at the Garfield House for this afternoon’s scheduled auction, but none of them came to bid. Read the full article → from No bidders in Garfield House auction
Look for your Scouting for Food donation bag on Saturday
Boy and Girl Scouts will out on Saturday morning hanging plastic grocery bags on mailboxes all over town. It’s part of the annual Scouting for Food drive that benefits the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Look for your Scouting for Food donation bag on Saturday
Emergency response groups to hold open house on Monday
Southborough’s emergency response groups — the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) — are looking for volunteers, and they’re holding an open house next week to help residents learn more about what they do. Read the full article → from Emergency response groups to hold open house on Monday