Due to the forecast, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools have cancelled all after school activities for this afternoon. Read the full article → from After School Activities Cancelled – January 25, 2023
Fay students selected to design experiment for NASA
A team of Fay students was among the 60 selected in this year's national TechRise Challenge
NASA announced the winning teams of a contest “to engage students in technology, science, and space exploration.” A class at Fay School was one of the winners, among only 60 nationwide and 3 in the state. Read the full article → from Fay students selected to design experiment for NASA
Wick Choral Festival
Enjoy two nights of a cappella singing at St. Mark's School
Southborough residents are invited to a enjoy a weekend of a cappella music at St. Mark’s featuring groups from area high schools, as well as college ensembles. Read the full article → from Wick Choral Festival
Chestnut Hill Farm Summer Camp
5-10 year olds can enjoy being "junior farmers" and 14 year olds can sign up to be a "Junior CIT".
This is the first time the Southborough farm will host weeklong day camps. They are offering eight sessions this summer. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm Summer Camp
Open discussion thread
Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread
Shrek the Musical Jr.
Trottier students to let their "Freak Flag Fly" on stage this week.
Trottier Middle School is putting on two performances of the comedy musical featuring the wisecracking giant ogre and donkey and a score of fairy tale characters. Read the full article → from Shrek the Musical Jr.
The week in sports
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
Photos: SVT Nature Sightings
Sudbury Valley Trustees invite the public to appreciate the wonderful wildlife images their members have capture in our area.
The Sudbury Valley Trustees are encouraging the community to check out the”Best of Nature Sightings” from 2022. They include photos taken in Southborough. Read the full article → from Photos: SVT Nature Sightings
The week in government
Planning on Ken's sound barrier and relocation of St. Mark's St; St. Mark's Street Park Working Group plan presentations; Select Board and Advisory FY24 Budget session
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
Snow Day: January 23, 2023 (Updated)
Library opening late; Knights of Columbus Free Throw
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from Snow Day: January 23, 2023 (Updated)
Events this week
Family Trivia & Game Night, Dino Adventures, Innovation Saturday, Young Dems Pizza Party, Cooking classes, Shrek Jr. 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
Southborough Eagle Scout news
Southborough's first female Eagle Scout honored; Troop 92 is boasting of its "Bumper Crop" of new Eagle Scouts
BSA Troop 92 reached out about a bunch of boys who just earned the Eagle Scout rank. I couldn’t share that news without also highlighting that a member of Troop 823 became an Eagle Scout this fall – the first female resident in Southborough to make the rank. Read the full article → from Southborough Eagle Scout news
Fire Dept Updates
Adopt-A-Hydrant, Equipment grant, Brush Burning permit season, and what else the SFD has been up to lately.
I’m rounding up some of the work the Southborough Fire Department has been up to between headlines I’ve already covered this winter.
That includes promoting their Adopt-A-Hydrant program — something that, for the first time this winter, might require volunteers to step up today. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Updates
Job listings
FaySummer Camp Counselors & Instructors; NSBORO jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings