A week from tonight, the Select Board is holding its next monthly “Office Hours” session. (Really, an hour.) Read the full article → from Select Board Office Hour — August 12th
Select Board Office Hour — August 12th
Rainy Day Story Time (no matter the weather) on August 12th
Next week is a rare instance when organizers of a summer program may be hoping for rain. But don’t worry, the story time for kids will happen even if the sun is shining. Read the full article → from Rainy Day Story Time (no matter the weather) on August 12th
SPD Charge Driver with OUI and Trafficking Methadone
The Southborough Police issued a press release last night about an arrest they made in the middle of the previous night. According to the statement, the traffic stop of a car with an expired registration led to the arrest of a Marlborough resident. Read the full article → from SPD Charge Driver with OUI and Trafficking Methadone
Southborough teen launches ice cream business
After years of working at a popular ice cream stand, 16 year old Connor Lester made the leap to launch his own business.
This summer, Lester partnered with Sperry’s Liquor on Route 9 Southborough to open a small ice cream shop inside the store. The store sells several flavors of “ultra creamy” ice cream from Richardson farm in Middleton. Read the full article → from Southborough teen launches ice cream business
Virtual Author Talks in August & September
A look at the next two month of the virtual events featuring bestselling authors. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks in August & September
The week in government
School Committee on Neary Roof
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
Events this week
Art Exhibit, Live Music, Electronic Recycling, Cartooning Workshops, Outdoor Concert, Yoga on the Trails and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection
Patrons can borrow telescopes, games, puzzles, kids' activity kits, traveling chess kits, gardening kits, ukuleles, and more from the Southborough Library
The Southborough Library is promoting the circulation of items well beyond books. Read the full article → from Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection
Encompass survey for parents of 11-18 yr olds
The “community coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance misuse in Northborough and Southborough” is asking parents from both towns for feedback. Read the full article → from Encompass survey for parents of 11-18 yr olds
ARHS Field Hockey All Skills Clinic 2025
A one afternoon program for girls entering grades 5 – 8
I learned about more choices for sports clinics/camps this summer that are taught by Algonquin Regional coaches and/or players. The youth sports programs cover baseball, softball, basketball, and field hockey. Read the full article → from ARHS Field Hockey All Skills Clinic 2025
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
ARHS Girls Volleyball Clinic
The 3-afternoon All Skills Clinic coached by varsity players is for incoming 6-9th graders
Algonquin Girls Volleyball players will use their skills to put on another volleyball clinic this summer Read the full article → from ARHS Girls Volleyball Clinic
Shelf Help Group Reboot: No Reading Required (while more engagement is possible)
The Town's Book Group to discuss self help books and mental health topics is back in August under a revised format. Next up is a book (and additional resources) on "parenting through anxiety and OCD".
The Southborough Library and Southborough Youth & Family Services is partnering again to resume the “Shelf Help” group they launched last fall. But there are big changes in the format. Read the full article → from Shelf Help Group Reboot: No Reading Required (while more engagement is possible)
Summer Concert: Paxton Crossing next week
Paxton Crossing is the next headliner in the Southborough Summer Concert Series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Paxton Crossing next week