Day trips, sports for tots, horseback riding, yoga, fitness programs, and more. Check it all out in the fall/winter recreation schedule (PDF). More information and online registration at the Recreation website. Read the full article → from Sign up for fall/winter recreation
Sierra Club endorses Dykema
Voting green? The Sierra Club endorsed Carolyn Dykema for the 8th Middlesex seat in the state House of Representatives which includes Southborough Precincts 2 and 3. See the full story at Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Sierra Club endorses Dykema
Sports Friday (9/5)
Here’s a roundup of how our teams fared this week. Compiled from MetroWest Daily News. GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY: Algonquin 1, Shrewsbury 1Algonquin junior Nicole Bishop scored the game-tying goal with 10 minutes left as the Tomahawks battled Shrewsbury to a deadlock in a season-opening Mid-Wach A matchup. Shrewsbury led 1-0 at halftime before Bishop tied Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/5)
Hay! It’s a tough time for cows, too
Food costs are up for everyone, including the Belties. Farmer Paul Bourdon says the price of hay has risen 50% over last year, and they’re having a tough time making ends meet. Bourdon talks about the challenges in a video on boston.com. To learn more about Southborough’s Belties, including how you can help, vist their Read the full article → from Hay! It’s a tough time for cows, too
Algonquin: shiny and spiffy
The floors are shiny, the paint is fresh. There’s a new library, computer labs, and gyms. Not to mention a huge plasma TV in the 2-story rotunda entry. But I have to admit that underneath it all, it still feels like the same old Algonquin. And that’s not a bad thing. Read more about the Read the full article → from Algonquin: shiny and spiffy
Free programs for Southborough families
The Assabet Valley Area Family Network provides free family activities, education and support to all families with children age pre-birth to 5 years of age, who live in the Massachusetts towns of Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough Boylston, and Berlin. New program have been announced for the fall. Registration is via a lottery system and Read the full article → from Free programs for Southborough families
Chief Webber undergoing treatment
From the Southborough Police Department website: “Our Police Chief, Bill Webber, is currently going through chemo therapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer. Please keep the Chief in your thoughts and prayers.” Update: Chief Webber lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday, November 11. Read the full article → from Chief Webber undergoing treatment
Get your new dump stickers by 9/15
Don’t forget to get your new (blue) dump stickers by 9/15. You can purchase them online at the Treasurer Office website or in person at the DPW office. Read the full article → from Get your new dump stickers by 9/15
Fitness boot camp
If you’re looking to shed a few pounds this fall, consider the Fitness Boot Camp put on by local company NRG-BAR and sponsored by the Southborough Recreation Commission. The Boot Camp meets at Neary School and will begin at 6:00am and 9:15am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for four weeks. For more information, visit the NRG-BAR Read the full article → from Fitness boot camp
See the new Algonquin – today!
Be sure to stop by the Algonquin grand opening ceremony tonight, 6:00-8:30 pm. Get a tour and see how things have changed. Read the full article → from See the new Algonquin – today!
Calling all Francophiles
The Southborough Library is hosting a new French film discussion group. Read more about it in this week’s Community Advocate: “An interest meeting will take place Thursday Sept. 11 at 2 p.m., and subsequent film discussion times will be determined. Southborough Library is located at 25 Main St. For more information, contact Kim Ivers at Read the full article → from Calling all Francophiles
Primary candidates at the Senior Center
Even if you missed the Meet the Candidates Luncheon at the Senior Center yesterday, you can still check out some of the speeches on YouTube (links below). Or read an account of the event from MetroWest Daily News. Dan Haley – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Republican) Carolyn Dykema – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Democrat) Ed Read the full article → from Primary candidates at the Senior Center
Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland
From MetroWest Daily News: “A Southborough developer hopes to build a new shopping and office plaza on Rte. 126 between the Shaw’s and Market Basket shopping centers. Capital Group Properties has submitted plans to the town for 72,000 square feet of retail space in three buildings at 123 Pond St., including 8,000 square feet for Read the full article → from Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland
Tastes of New England event this weekend
Here’s a tasty way to spend your Saturday. From the Boston Globe West. “Tastes of New England, featuring products by local food artisans, is Saturday, 4-7 p.m., at Panzano Provviste e Vino, 154 Turnpike Road. On Sunday, 5 p.m., a dinner highlighting locally raised foods from New England farmers will be held at Tomasso Trattoria Read the full article → from Tastes of New England event this weekend