A look at how residents voted in the big 2024 election, including comparisons where voters’ will was thwarted by national/state/regional results. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
How Southborough voted
Reminder: Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day is Nov 14 (Updated)
The annual Southborough Gardeners event will feature a floral interpretation of a Southborough artist's painting.
Reminder — the Southborough Gardeners’ annual November Guest Day is a week from tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day is Nov 14 (Updated)
Election Art Therapy — Tonight
A downtown studio is offering art as “therapy” this evening to help cope with election-based stress Read the full article → from Election Art Therapy — Tonight
Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Time is running out to buy a hooded athletic shirt for yourself and/or Story Time tees for your kids!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
Election Day in Southborough
In addition to the Presidential race, there are state and regional races, plus five questions. Here’s my reminder of what’s on Southborough’s ballots and how you can cast them. Read the full article → from Election Day in Southborough
Save the Date for Santa Day — December 7th
Santa is scheduled to fly back in on the first Saturday in December
Santa will be making his traditional pre-Christmas trip to town on the first Saturday in December. The event is free to all. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Santa Day — December 7th
Post Season Update
ARHS is all in on state playoffs — Field Hockey and Girls Volleyball advance to Round of 16, Soccer and Football enter their brackets
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Post Season Update
The week in government
Planning Board discussion on proposed ADU Zoning Bylaw, 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
Legally Blonde, Election Day, Acorn Necklace, Virtual Cooking, NSPAC Parent's Night Out, Neary Building Project Presentation, Scouting for Food, and Choral Concert
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
Learn about the Neary Building Project:
Presentations, tours, and updated website
Four upcoming public events will seek to educate residents and answer questions on the proposal for the most expensive building project the Town has ever funded. Plus, the Neary Building Committee has issued updated FAQs and updated the details on its dedicated website. Read the full article → from Learn about the Neary Building Project:
Obituary: Gail A. (McClain) Jenks, 82
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gail A. Jenks of Southborough, MA on October 30, 2024 at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gail A. (McClain) Jenks, 82
DIY floral & holiday decor workshops
Sign up for Gulbankian's floral arranging and social events throughout November & December
A Southborough florist is continuing to hold workshops for creating your own seasonal displays — including the annual Ladies Night Out. Read the full article → from DIY floral & holiday decor workshops
Donate your extra candy!
Neary is again collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive today through next Friday. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy!
DPW Updates
Upcoming Rte 9 Framingham detours and Grant for engineering phase of Willow St culvert project
Southborough Public Works asked me to share some news with readers this week. Read the full article → from DPW Updates