Save the date to shop (or book a photo session during) the upcoming annual pre-Thanksgiving artisan/vendor market. Read the full article → from Downtown Winter Market — November 23
Downtown Winter Market — November 23
Santa Day — Sunday morning, December 7th
Santa is scheduled to fly back in on the first weekend in December. The free fun will be familiar. Just be sure to note the schedule change.
Santa will be making his traditional pre-Christmas trip to town on the first Sunday in December. The event is free to all. Read the full article → from Santa Day — Sunday morning, December 7th
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day 2025
Southborough Veterans, Town Officials, scouts, and community members gathered on a bitterly cold, windy morning to honor members of the military who have served our country.
The weather may have added to veterans’ appreciation of the warm gesture made in a special presentation this year. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Veterans Day 2025
Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
The parent organization for K-8 Public Schools is tapping into town and school pride (and early holiday shopping) with an apparel fundraiser.
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is promoting a fundraiser that ends this Tuesday (November 18th). Their online shop is offering a wide variety of school themed clothing. Plus, they’re selling an ever wider variety of Southborough gear. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
Job listing: HVAC/R Teacher
The public vocational/tech high school for our region asked me to share that they are advertising for a new HVAC/R Instructor.
According to Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s flyer, they will “help qualified tradespeople transition to teaching” for the full-time teacher job. Read the full article → from Job listing: HVAC/R Teacher
Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
ARHS qualified to send one Cross Country team and 2 individual runners to this week's State Championships
I have a correction to a mistake I made in last Thursday’s post about Algonquin Boys and Girls teams performance at the Cross Country League Championship. Plus, I have the results from their recent Division Championships. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements
Starting with next year's freshman class, Algonquin students will be required to meet the state's "Common Core" requirements. The increased "rigor" should mainly impact about 10% of students.
Until recently, the Algonquin Regional High School administration defended its decision to not adopt the MassCore graduation standards. But, thanks in part to the state using special grants as an incentive, ARHS is changing it’s tune. Read the full article → from Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements
Letter: Stay alert on Select Board actions
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Stay alert on Select Board actions
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & School Committee on school building projects next steps; School Committee on Finn & Neary Principals search process; Conservation Commission hearing on Willow St culvert; 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(Updated)
Guys and Dolls, Scouting for Food, Book Sale, Veterans Day, Gardeners' November Guest Day, D&D events, K-5 ½ Days, Safer Spaces Fundraiser, Community Hymn Sing, Turkey Trot, AVM 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(Updated)
Boros Unified Ballers — Thursday (Updated)
A fundraiser will feature a good natured competition between ARHS Unified Basketball and Northborough First Responders
ARHS’ Unified Basketball will play First Responders in its second annual fundraiser. Read the full article → from Boros Unified Ballers — Thursday (Updated)
Town receives grant for Downtown “Branding & Wayfinding” project
The $30K state grant will help with economic development efforts downtown. Larger grants the Town applied for to help with Rte 9 development were denied.
Southborough has been awarded a “Massachusetts Downtown Initiative” grant, covering $30,000 worth of technical assistance for a Branding & Wayfinding project. Read the full article → from Town receives grant for Downtown “Branding & Wayfinding” project
Friends of Library Bonus Book Sale – Saturday
Stuff-a-Bag with books for just $5!
The Friends are promoting a special bargain at the hopefully-outdoor Book Sale at the Library this Saturday. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Bonus Book Sale – Saturday
Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser — Nov 14
The Safer Spaces Project is inviting the community to join them for their 2nd annual fundraiser next week. Funds will aid their continuing work supporting and advocating for LGBTQIA+ youth. Read the full article → from Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser — Nov 14