his year, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is again inviting the entire community to join them for the Annual Blessing of the Animals. The event comes with additional incentives to attend beyond the special blessings. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church’s Blessing of the Animals — Sunday
This long weekend is the Southborough Golf Club’s 4th annual fundraiser for ALS ONE. Read the full article → from Golf Fore ALS: Oct 7-9
With the annual Summer Book Sale coming up a week from Saturday, you’re going to want to make room on your book shelves. And what better way than by donating your old books? Read the full article → from Seeking book donations for Friends’ Sale
For over an hour last week, the Select Board discussed 21 Highland Street and listened to concerns of residents who believe that the South Union Building and property are worth retaining. Although they didn’t vote, the board agreed to form a committee for stakeholders to explore options for its use along with financial viability. Read the full article → from Select Board to form committee to explore use of 21 Highland Street
Southborough’s volunteer-run consignment shop will begin selling clothes for the fall and winter this week. Read the full article → from Bargain Box opening for fall – Thursday
The Library is bringing in another instructor for a second pickling program this week. This one welcomes all ages. Read the full article → from Pickling for All Ages – Friday
Parents with children ages 4-9 years old are invited to join Chestnut Hill Farm at the Southborough Library this week for a special program. Participants will learn to make their own pickles without using heat. Read the full article → from Free “Pickling for Kids” program at Library – Thursday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Last week, community members learned that resident Whitney Beals, President of the Southborough Open Land Foundation, died on September 14th. Read the full article → from Whitney Beals’ memory honored
The New England Rugby Club will be holding free sessions for boys and girls to give no-contact Flag Rugby a try after school in Southborough this week.
The clinics are split by Grades 4-5 (at Neary School) and 6-8 (at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Free Flag Rugby Demos for grades 4-8 this week
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Here are the highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town today through the weekend. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Next month, an experienced maple syrup maker will explain how you can make your own. Read the full article → from Maple Syrup Making presentation – Oct 25
The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring a new garden club. Their focus is on gardens featuring plants that support native pollinators. They invite the public to join them at their introductory meeting next week. Read the full article → from Join a club for “Gardens That Work”