The New England Author Series at the Southborough Library shed light on what’s involved in writing and publishing a book this fall. Read the full article → from How can you become a published author? New library series helps solve the mystery
Heritage Day: Community booths offering fun for kids, prizes, life-saving information, and yummy treats for good causes

Some community organizations have shared their plans for Heritage Day. If you will be out on the field on Monday, be sure to swing by their booths. Read the full article → from Heritage Day: Community booths offering fun for kids, prizes, life-saving information, and yummy treats for good causes
Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow

n case you didn’t make it to last night’s Special Town Meeting (and judging by the turnout, you probably didn’t), here’s my recap. Read the full article → from Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
The art of sculpting stone

This Friday, the Senior Center will be holding one of its Breakfast Club sessions. Resident John Del Rios will share how he transforms solid stone into pieces of art. Read the full article → from The art of sculpting stone
Algonquin wins art and literary magazine gold medal for 4 years running

In August, The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded a gold medal to Algonquin’s Art & Literary Magazine. Read the full article → from Algonquin wins art and literary magazine gold medal for 4 years running
Update on Neary iPad Pilot: Neary’s facebook defense and new parent petition (Updated)

Over the past few days the Neary iPad Pilot controversy has continued to develop. So here’s a brief update. Read the full article → from Update on Neary iPad Pilot: Neary’s facebook defense and new parent petition (Updated)
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
Where do you lunch (locally)? (Updated)

Assabet Valley is opening a new restaurant to the public this Wednesday for lunch three days a week. This got me thinking, “Where do people like to grab lunch in and around Southborough?” Read the full article → from Where do you lunch (locally)? (Updated)
The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
Events this week (10/7/13-10/14/13): Legos at the library, video chat with YA author, art of stone and wood sculpting, and no classes Friday

Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (10/7/13-10/14/13): Legos at the library, video chat with YA author, art of stone and wood sculpting, and no classes Friday
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting

In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
Meet Friends of Southborough Recreation

In a series profiling organizations in our community, the Friends of Southborough Recreation describes its mission and how you can participate. Read the full article → from Meet Friends of Southborough Recreation
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC