Saturday is Southborough’s annual household hazardous waste day. You can bring a variety of hazardous stuff that might be floating around your garage — car batteries, pool chemicals, weed killers, and more — to the Transfer Station from 9:00 am to noon. Read the full article → from Bring your household hazardous waste to the Transfer Station on Saturday
Culinary Underground to hold grand opening celebration this weekend
“There’s no such thing as too much counter space,” Chef Lori Leinbach said as she surveyed the gleaming kitchen that will soon be the new home of her Southborough-based cooking school The Culinary Underground. Read the full article → from Culinary Underground to hold grand opening celebration this weekend
Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday
The Southborough Open Land Foundation and the Southborough Gardeners are co-sponsoring a lecture this weekend with renowned nature author Peter Allen on invasive plants in our area. Read the full article → from Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday
Could Southborough make do with three schools?
How many schools does Southborough need? It’s a question that’s been on the table for some time now and it’s been the topic of heated debate on this blog in the past. The Southborough School Committee has done some research into the question, and they continued the discussion at their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Could Southborough make do with three schools?
Reminder: Care package drive for the troops this weekend
Care package drives for the troops have become a semi-annual tradition in Southborough thanks to the hard work of Southborough residents Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp-Wilson. The two will hold their 12th drive this weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Reminder: Care package drive for the troops this weekend
Meet author Dayna Hilton and her fire safety dogs at the Southborough Library on Thursday
You might have seen children’s book author and firefighter Dayna Hilton and one of her fire safety dogs marching in the Heritage Day parade on Monday. Tomorrow you’ll have a chance to meet her and her dogs in person at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Meet author Dayna Hilton and her fire safety dogs at the Southborough Library on Thursday
NSPAC hosts presentation on college planning for students with special needs
NSPAC cordially invites you to attend a presentation on Planning for Success: College and Postsecondary Options for Students with Special Needs. Thursday October 14, 2010, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosts presentation on college planning for students with special needs
State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
The Mass Department of Transportation says the bridge on River Street (Route 85) that spans the Sudbury River between Southborough and Hopkinton is “structurally deficient.” One look at the crumbling concrete and most drivers would be inclined to agree. Read the full article → from State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Southborough seniors ages 65 and old will be able to get flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Arts Council grant proposals due October 15
Each year the Southborough Cultural Arts Councils awards grants for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science projects. Schools and individuals can apply for this year’s crop of grants by submitting an application by October 15. Read the full article → from Arts Council grant proposals due October 15
Photos: Ladder truck makes its debut in Heritage Day parade
Residents got their first glimpse of the town’s new aerial ladder truck as it lead the Heritage Day parade yesterday with sirens blaring. Read the full article → from Photos: Ladder truck makes its debut in Heritage Day parade
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
Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the state election in November. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday