SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
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: Ask questions, share opinions
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
Poetry Walk marks closing of Art on the Trails – September 24
To mark the end of the Art on the Trails exhibit, a Poetry Walk is planned for that day. Read the full article → from Poetry Walk marks closing of Art on the Trails – September 24
Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Two committees revamped under articles approved by Town Meeting voters are good to go. Now they just need members. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
What’s been going on at the Burnett House/Garfield House (Or is it “Deerfoot”?) (Updated)
It’s almost a year since I updated readers on work at 84 Main Street. So, it’s time to check back in. Read the full article → from What’s been going on at the Burnett House/Garfield House (Or is it “Deerfoot”?) (Updated)
Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially 4th-8th graders. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
Applefest weekend in Northborough: Thursday – Sunday
Northborough’s big annual community event is Applefest. It kicks off Thursday and is continuing through Sunday. Read the full article → from Applefest weekend in Northborough: Thursday – Sunday
Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
Hike Southborough Day – September 23 (Updated)
The community is being invited to come out an hike in our town the weekend after next. Saturday, September 23rd is Hike Southborough Day. Read the full article → from Hike Southborough Day – September 23 (Updated)
Where are the cygnets? Looking for news on Southborough’s swans
A reader reached out to ask if I could find out what happened to the baby swans on the Sudbury Reservoir. Read the full article → from Where are the cygnets? Looking for news on Southborough’s swans
Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Putting for Purple: 4th annual “Fun-raiser” for Epilepsy – Sept 17
A local fundraiser will help kids have fun while raising funds for a classmate’s personal cause. Read the full article → from Putting for Purple: 4th annual “Fun-raiser” for Epilepsy – Sept 17
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports