The Southborough Library is again hosting a 6-week Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-5 this winter. Read the full article → from Preschoolers can become “Young Scientists” this winter – free weekly program
The Trustees of Reservations is touting big news about Chestnut Hill Farm. The farm will be growing by almost 30%. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm expanding by 39 acres thanks to generous family (and donors); creating “New Community Gathering Space” (Updated)
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from (and to) Southborough Gardeners
The public is invited to a free concert with music ranging from “sublime” to “silly”. The performance is by Assabet Valley Chambersingers. Read the full article → from Free concert by AVM’s Chambersingers – Sunday
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Public Safety Building, Planning Board, and School Committee
Last spring, Town Meeting voters gave the Town permission to pursue a Municipal Aggregation plan for electricity. A flat rate contract was secured this fall, and goes into effect this winter. That’s not just for Town owned properties, but for most residents/property owners in Southborough. Read the full article → from Electrical supplier change coming: Learn more before you rollover or opt out – Tuesday info sessions (Updated)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Free Throws and Legos for kids; holiday party, snow hike, and matinee for seniors
Town Meeting is months away, but Town officials are already busy working on the budget for Fiscal Year 2019. Last week, Selectmen heard Police Chief Ken Paulhus’ request for $80,000 to hire a new officer. Read the full article → from SWL: Police Chief pushes for staff increase
The Northborough and Southborough School district is moving into the next phase of its Solar Feasibility study. The Community Advocated covered the discussion at last month’s Combined School Committee meeting. Read the full article → from CA: Schools continue research into feasibility of solar arrays
The Southborough Senior Center is organizing another casino bus trip. This month, they’re heading to Foxwoods. Read the full article → from Senior Center Foxwoods trip – January 30th
Boy Scout Troop 1 has announced a snow delay in their Christmas Tree pickup program. Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup delayed to January 13th
The Superintendent made the call. School is cancelled for tomorrow. Read the full article → from Another Snow Day: School Cancelled for Friday, January 5th
On Monday, Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Reminder: Free Throw contest for kids – January 8