Each year Southborough Youth and Family Services throws a Halloween party at Finn School complete with games, crafts, face painting, and treats. Read the full article → from Save the date: SYFS Halloween party October 29
A year ago this week: Ladybugs!
I’ve come across a handful of ladybugs in the house this year, but nothing like what we experienced last year. Read the full article → from A year ago this week: Ladybugs!
Southborough committees look to fill vacancies
Looking to get more involved in your community? How about a spot on one of the town boards and committees? There’s something for everyone whether your interest is historic preservation, the environment, fiscal responsibility, or youth and recreation. Read the full article → from Southborough committees look to fill vacancies
More than 10,000 pounds of goodies collected for troops overseas
Southborough resident Lisa Braccio wrote in with the results of this weekend’s troop drive. Calling the drive “hugely successful,” Lisa said as of Sunday they had packaged up 439 boxes weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Read the full article → from More than 10,000 pounds of goodies collected for troops overseas
Southborough Rotary offering discounted tickets to Worcester Sharks game
The Southborough Rotary has a large block of reduced price tickets ($15 each) for the Worcester Sharks game on Saturday, 10/30 @ 1:00 pm against the Providence Bruins. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary offering discounted tickets to Worcester Sharks game
Photos: Scenes from a Southborough weekend
There was plenty going on in town this past weekend. I spend Saturday morning taking photos of some of the events. Read the full article → from Photos: Scenes from a Southborough weekend
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
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
High school sports this week
Here’s what’s on tap in high school sports this week. Read the full article → from High school sports this week
Asian longhorned beetles: Learn all about them at the Southborough Library
The Southborough Public Library will host a talk on the Asian Longhorned Beetle, a menace to central Massachusetts vegetation of late. There will be one session at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19 and the same session on Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Read the full article → from Asian longhorned beetles: Learn all about them at the Southborough Library
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough wildlife: What is this creature?
A My Southborough reader sent in these photos taken earlier this week at the corner of Sears Road and Route 30. For the life of me I have no idea what this creature is, but I find it equal parts creepy and adorable. Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: What is this creature?
High school sports wrap-up
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up
Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Last year the Southborough schools raised more than $1,000 through Stop & Shop’s A+ Bonus Bucks program. They’re participating again this year and need your help. Read the full article → from Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Reminder: Sparkles Goes to Boston book release on Saturday
Firefighter and children’s author Dayna Hilton and her fire safety dogs have been making the rounds in Southborough this week. On Monday they were at Heritage Day, on Tuesday they visited Finn and Neary, on Thursday they were at the Southborough Library. On Saturday will be the culmination of their visit to town — a book release party at the Southborough Fire Station. Read the full article → from Reminder: Sparkles Goes to Boston book release on Saturday