I recently came across this map from the Boston Public Library’s Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, that shows what Cordaville and Southville looked like in the late 1800’s. You can see buildings that are still standing today like St. Matthew and First Community churches. Also prominent is the Cordaville Cotton and Woolen Mill at the Read the full article → from A map of Cordaville and Southville past
Book a tile-painting party with the Southborough Arts Center
Here’s an idea I love. The Southborough Arts Center is offering private tile-painting workshops where you and your kids can make ceramic keepsakes just in time for the holidays. From now until December 15, you can book a tile-painting workshop for you and four or more of your friends. At the workshop — which can be Read the full article → from Book a tile-painting party with the Southborough Arts Center
Southborough Police have a new dispatcher
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Southborough is getting a new full-time police dispatcher: Mike Cunningham, whose experience includes part-time work as a dispatcher in Hopkinton and full-time work as a Harvard University security officer, will replace outgoing communications officer Robert Fagudes. Fagudes announced in June he will be attending the Massachusetts State Police Academy. Read the full article → from Southborough Police have a new dispatcher
Autumn Fair at the Senior Center on Saturday
The Senior Center will hold its annual Autumn Fair on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fair will feature craft items, children’s toys and games, a bake sale, white elephant table, jewelry, and raffle items. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging. Read the full article → from Autumn Fair at the Senior Center on Saturday
Southborough Veterans Day observance
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 am at the All Wars Memorial on the common across from the library. Veterans are asked to meet at the American Legion/VFW Headquarters at the Community House by 10:30 am. A procession Read the full article → from Southborough Veterans Day observance
What’s new at the Southborough Library
Here are some new selections for kids and adults at the Southborough Library. ADULT: House of Reckoning by John Saul Left in the cold care of a loveless foster family and alienated at school, Sarah Crane finds a kindred spirit in classmate Nick Dunnigan, a former mental patient still plagued by voices and visions. And Read the full article → from What’s new at the Southborough Library
Holiday Shop arts and crafts fair this weekend at the Arts Center
If you’re looking for unique, handmade arts and crafts for your holiday gift-giving, look no further than the Southborough Arts Center on Saturday. That’s when the Southborough Crafters Guild and the Arts Center will bring you The Holiday Shop, an arts and craft sale featuring work in ceramics, metal, glass, textiles, and more. The show Read the full article → from Holiday Shop arts and crafts fair this weekend at the Arts Center
Vacancy on the Conservation Commission
If you want to have a say in environmental protection and conservation in Southborough, now is your chance to join the Conservation Commission. Member Phil Bevins recently resigned — he’s moving out of town — and the commission is looking to fill his spot. During the past year, the Conservation Commission has weighed in on a number Read the full article → from Vacancy on the Conservation Commission
There’s still time to sign up for the Gobble Wobble
Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson says registrations for the annual Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble are “pouring in,” but there’s still room for more. For the third annual Gobble Wobble, there will be a 5K race, a 2-mile walk, and a fun run for the kids. It all happens on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, starting at 8:30 Read the full article → from There’s still time to sign up for the Gobble Wobble
Why flags continue to fly at half staff
Flags are still lowered today – and will continue to be so until sunset on Tuesday – in honor of those who died at Fort Hood. Read the full article → from Why flags continue to fly at half staff
The week in government
Here are your committee and department meetings for the week. Monday, November 9 Cultural Arts Council, 7:15 pm @ Classroom, Southborough Arts Center Tuesday, November 10 Emergency Planning & Management Committee, 10:00 am @ Emergency Operating Center, Fire Station Woodward School Council, 3:30 pm @ Office Conference Room, Woodward Southborough School Committee, 6:30 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government
A different kind of fall color
I went to Tower Hill Botanic Garden last weekend and was surprised by how much color there was. I’m not talking about the usual yellows and reds and oranges we see this time of year, but rather bright pinks and purples. A number of flowers were still in bloom. In November. In New England. I Read the full article → from A different kind of fall color
Help BodyScapes celebrate five years in Southborough
BodyScapes Fitness wants you to help them celebrate five years in Southborough with a complementary workout day on November 9. They’ll also offer complimentary food and beverages, including cupcakes … which you can enjoy guilt-free after a nice workout, right? Here are all the details: This November marks the fifth anniversary of BodyScapes Fitness in Read the full article → from Help BodyScapes celebrate five years in Southborough
Why flags are at half staff today and tomorrow
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff on Friday and Saturday in honor of two Massachusetts servicemen who were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on October 26. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today and tomorrow