Yesterday, the Community Advocate posted a story that included and interview with a Southborough violinist. The Algonquin junior is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) that performed in a European tour this summer. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
The week in government
ZBA hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd & court status of Park Central; Conservation Commission; and more
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
Magic Show, Buildwave for Teens, Summer Concert, 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
Sunset Playdate – August 13
Fay School is holding its final session in their summer series for kids on the playground
Fay School is inviting young families to join them for one more evening frolic this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Nearby electronics and appliance recycling event (Updated)
A Southborough DPW employee asked me to share news that the Community Advocate posted about a recycling event this weekend for residents of the boroughs. Read the full article → from Nearby electronics and appliance recycling event (Updated)
School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
2-year student relocation plan, upcoming critical vote on which version of the building project to pursue, and more.
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
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
Summer Concert: Last Call Radio next week (Updated – Again)
Rec has cancelled the dinner truck for this event — but you can still buy dessert
A “jam band” is the next headliner in the Southborough Summer Concert Series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Last Call Radio next week (Updated – Again)
Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
Earlier this summer, I shared news on the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit at the Beals Preserve. That included a note that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit. The deadline is one week from today, so I’m highlighting that aspect of this summer’s exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
I missed some big news earlier this month about a resident who is credited with saving a life at a big Little League game. Read the full article → from Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
Baseball Camps and Clinics this summer
Camps and clinics for Southborough and Northborough kids ages 7 or 8 to 12 yeas old
I just learned about four upcoming baseball camps/clinics being held for Southborough and Northborough kids this summer, starting next week.
Algonquin Regional High School’s Varsity Baseball coaches and players will run two 4-day sessions. Those will be followed by two more 4-day clinics in Southborough, organized by youth baseball. Read the full article → from Baseball Camps and Clinics this summer
Magic and laughs at the Library
Ed Popielarczyk is bringing his magic - and laughter - back to the Library next week
On Tuesday, magician Ed Popielarczyk is returning to the Southborough Library to tickle kids’ funny bones. Read the full article → from Magic and laughs at the Library
Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
Bus transportation survey deadline extended to this Friday.
The Southborough public schools are working on another plan to revamp school bus routes. This time the focus is on shortening the ride times for elementary school students. Read the full article → from Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
Dinosaur Adventures at the Library this Thursday
Kids are invited to meet animals at the Southborough Library this Thursday. It’s a program that will especially interest young dinosaur enthusiasts. Read the full article → from Dinosaur Adventures at the Library this Thursday