Exactly three weeks after getting the big MBTA Communities overlay zoning bylaw passed, the Planning Board discussed their plans for taking on two new sets of zoning changes. Read the full article → from Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Let’s Go to hear AVM’s operatic concert — Nov 10
A week from Sunday, Assabet Valley Mastersingers will perform “Great Opera Choruses and Arias” in Southborough. Read the full article → from Let’s Go to hear AVM’s operatic concert — Nov 10
Join Scenes of Southborough
A private Facebook Group's organizer is encouraging more members to join to share and enjoy photos
A private group on social media is encouraging more people to share their scenic pics from around town. Read the full article → from Join Scenes of Southborough
Make an Acorn Necklace at the Library — Tuesday
Sign up for the free jewelry workshop for teens and adults ages 14+
Next week, the Southborough Library will hold a jewelry making workshop. Participants will go home wearing their own custom made beaded necklaces featuring an “Acorn”.
Registration is required for the free event for ages 14+. Read the full article → from Make an Acorn Necklace at the Library — Tuesday
Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
In a bit of Deja Vu, Town officials' initial tax forecasts didn't foresee the shift in Residential vs Commercial real estate value assessments.
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
Cooking with Ploy lessons through the Library
Learn to make Dim Sum and other international cuisine
Next week, the Southborough Library is resuming virtual, hands on lessons for making international cuisine. Read the full article → from Cooking with Ploy lessons through the Library
Scouting for Food — November 9
The town wide collection for the Food Pantry is coming up in less than two weeks.
Town scouts will be out in droves this weekend, hanging bags with Scouting for Food flyers on doorknobs. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food — November 9
Sign up on Wednesday for Senior Center programs
Registration opens October 30th for November & December programs.
Registration opens this Wednesday morning for the late fall session of programs at/through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Sign up on Wednesday for Senior Center programs
SOLF Presents: Wild Asparagus
The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's The Nature of Southborough series.
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Wild Asparagus
The week in sports
Boys Soccer in CMass Finals
Three ARHS teams lost their Central Mass tourney games last week. One more is about to play in their finals. Plus, the state brackets are about to drop. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Photo Gallery: Trunk or Treat 2024
I’m sharing some highlights from the Town’s big Trunk or Treat party on Saturday. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Trunk or Treat 2024
The week in government
21 Highland Future Use Committee, ZBA hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd (building height and peer review), 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
Halloween celebrations, Pollinator Garden workshop, Wildlife Tracking for kids, Instrumental Concert, and Legally Blonde
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
SOS Spooky Mini-Golf & Ice Cream Fundraiser
Today through Halloween, the community is invited to support Southborough schools while enjoying Halloween themed fun.
Today, SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) announced a “Spooky” fundraiser that is running through Thursday, October 31st. Read the full article → from SOS Spooky Mini-Golf & Ice Cream Fundraiser