National reporting on “what happened?” has focused on the voting trends including a purported growth of support in “blue states” since the 2020 election. I was curious about how it all played out in blue Southborough. Read the full article → from How Southborough’s vote shifted
Holiday & Plant Decor Liquidation Sale
A Southborough based business that provided interior/exterior landscapes and holiday designs has closed. Now they are selling off their remaining stock, which includes a whole lot of indoor and outdoor Christmas and holiday decor. Read the full article → from Holiday & Plant Decor Liquidation Sale
Post Season Update
Field Hockey headed into Round of 8
Since I last posted, three Algonquin teams fell out of their MIAA state playoffs. But one team earned the right to advance to the next round this weekend. Read the full article → from Post Season Update
Veterans Day on Monday
Southborough holds its annual observances on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Monday
Winter Market — November 17 (Updated)
Save-the-Date, book a holiday mini-photo shoot, or reach out about having a booth to sell your works at the downtown Shop Local event
Every fall, local artisans from Southborough and the surrounding area hold a special shopping event at the Southborough Community House. This year, the event is expanding with a second location across the way. That means they have room to allow more vendors interested in joining them! Read the full article → from Winter Market — November 17 (Updated)
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
Reminder: Sign kids up for the Dodgeball Tournament
Registration for grades 1-8 to compete in ARHS Boys Hockey's annual fundraiser closes November 15th
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Reminder: Sign kids up for the Dodgeball Tournament
Reminder: Scouting for Food is this Saturday!
Town scouts will be making the rounds to collect for the Food Pantry
Southborough Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts will team up again with BSA Scouts for their annual Scouting for Food program this weekend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food is this Saturday!
Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
The substance use prevention coalition for Northborough and Southborough has asked me to help publicized their survey. Read the full article → from Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
How Southborough voted
A look at how residents voted in the big 2024 election, including comparisons where voters’ will was thwarted by national/state/regional results. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
Reminder: Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day is Nov 14 (Updated)
The annual Southborough Gardeners event will feature a floral interpretation of a Southborough artist's painting.
Reminder — the Southborough Gardeners’ annual November Guest Day is a week from tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day is Nov 14 (Updated)
Election Art Therapy — Tonight
A downtown studio is offering art as “therapy” this evening to help cope with election-based stress Read the full article → from Election Art Therapy — Tonight
Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Time is running out to buy a hooded athletic shirt for yourself and/or Story Time tees for your kids!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Election Day in Southborough
In addition to the Presidential race, there are state and regional races, plus five questions. Here’s my reminder of what’s on Southborough’s ballots and how you can cast them. Read the full article → from Election Day in Southborough