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
Local artisan food and wine tasting at Panzano on Saturday
Here’s an event at Panzano Market that’s sure to be tasty. Fourth Annual Local Artisan Food & Wine Tasting at Panzano Saturday, November 7, 3:00 to 6:00 pm Panzano Market, 154 Turnpike Road (map) Special Guest Ilene Bezahler, Editor of Edible Boston Magazine This is a wonderful opportunity to meet local food and wine artisans Read the full article → from Local artisan food and wine tasting at Panzano on Saturday
Portion of Newton Street closed on Friday
I got a reverse-911 call last night saying that Newton Street north of Southboro Medical will be closed on Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm due to road construction. Bus routes are not affected. I don’t have any more detail about the nature of the road work, but I’ll let you know if I Read the full article → from Portion of Newton Street closed on Friday
Cows aren’t the only things to see at Breakneck Hill
There are also some beautiful views of the landscape. Here are some shots I took during a recent visit. Click on any thumbnail below to view as a slideshow. (And if what you really want to see is the cows, click here.) Breakneck Hill Conservation Land is located off Breakneck Hill Road. The main trails Read the full article → from Cows aren’t the only things to see at Breakneck Hill
Southborough Village Preschool offering tours
Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about preschool for next fall. Southborough has a number of preschool options, including Southborough Village Preschool. To learn more about their program, or to schedule a tour, call 508-485-3109. Read the full article → from Southborough Village Preschool offering tours
Save the date, ladies: A night out to benefit the ARHS Boosters Club
The Algonquin Boosters Club will host a Ladies’ Night Out fundraiser on Thursday, November 19, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a martini bar, mini-spa treatments, holiday shopping and more. The Booster Club helps supports athletics at Algonquin. They grant scholarships to graduating seniors, help cover sports fees for families in need, provide additional training and education for Read the full article → from Save the date, ladies: A night out to benefit the ARHS Boosters Club
Format for police chief interviews announced
The selectmen on Tuesday night decided on what format they’ll use for interviewing the four police chief finalists on Monday, November 16. Each candidate will be interviewed individually and in random order for 30 minutes starting at 6:30. The candidates will get to make opening and closing statements, with questioning by the selectmen in between. Read the full article → from Format for police chief interviews announced
In the media: Southborough Players drop curtain on performance for now
The Metrowest Daily News reports the Southborough Players has postponed its murder mystery performance, originally scheduled to debut this month, until sometime next year. “An Act of Murder” was scheduled to debut next month, but board director Mark Kujawski said it has been rescheduled for an undetermined winter date. “The financial situation we’re in unfortunately Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough Players drop curtain on performance for now
On the market this week in Southborough
Here’s what’s new on the Southborough real estate scene this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 135 Woodland Road (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath cape – $444,000 2 Smith Lane (map) – 11 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Cow pies: A split decision
Sunday was the second annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk. You can find photos and more on the Southborough Belties website. When it came to the cow pie bingo contest, the appointed cow decided to make things interesting. From the Belties website: And we have a winner! Actually, four winners. Against Read the full article → from Cow pies: A split decision
Tough week for Southborough train commuters
Switch problems in Worcester this morning led to significant delays on the Worcester/Framingham commuter rail line that runs through Southborough. A commuter who catches the train in Grafton said it’s been a bad week on the rail line: …out of 5 commutes this week, 3 of them have been delayed by more than 1/2 hour. Read the full article → from Tough week for Southborough train commuters
The Southborough Library gets a new trustee
Four Southborough residents sat before the Library Board of Trustees and the Board of Selectmen last night. They were all candidates vying for a single spot on the library board. The selectmen and trustees agreed they were all qualified to fill the vacancy. “I wish we had more openings on the board,” Trustee Jane Smith Read the full article → from The Southborough Library gets a new trustee
Legal information session for parents at the Southborough library
The Southborough Library will host a presentation for parents and caregivers on child protection planning and recent changes in guardianship law. The information session will be held at the library on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00 pm. Attorney and Southborough resident Tracey Ingle, whose practice includes estate planning, probate, elder law and child protection planning, Read the full article → from Legal information session for parents at the Southborough library