Mosquitoes this year did more than take a bite out of your evening recreation. With nighttime restrictions in place in both Northborough and Southborough this fall, they also took a bite out of the fundraising efforts of Algoqnuin Boosters. Read the full article → from Local band to play benefit for ARHS Boosters – Saturday, October 27
Political round-up: The week in press releases

Here are all the political press releases that made it to my inbox this week. The election is 11 days away and counting. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Senior Center newsletter for November/December now available

The Senior Center has a busy holiday season planned, and you can read all about it in their recently-released November/December newsletter. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for November/December now available
Calling Algonquin grads from ’86 and ’87: It’s reunion time

The Algonquin classes of 1986 and 1987 will hold a joint reunion on Saturday, November 24, at Giuseppe’s Grill in Northborough. There will be appetizers and music, and the fun starts at 7:30 pm. Read the full article → from Calling Algonquin grads from ’86 and ’87: It’s reunion time
Open house at the Southborough Historical Museum on Sunday

The Southborough Historical Museum is a little-known gem in town. Nestled behind Pilgrim Church, the tiny white building – which used to be a one-room schoolhouse – holds treasures from Southborough’s past. You’ll find everything from artifacts of our rural heritage to a fascinating display about the Burnett Apothecary. Read the full article → from Open house at the Southborough Historical Museum on Sunday
Southborough facilities received drugs from pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week posted a (corrected) list of customers who received medicine from the Framingham pharmaceutical compounding company linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak. Two Southborough facilities, including Southboro Medical Group, are on the list. Read the full article → from Southborough facilities received drugs from pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak
Is Hurricane Sandy headed to Southborough?

Talk about October surprises. I dismissed the hype about then Tropical Storm Sandy from early this week as just that – hype. But forecasting models now have the storm getting uncomfortably close to New England, and today the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency said Sandy could have “a major impact” on our area early next week. Oh boy. Read the full article → from Is Hurricane Sandy headed to Southborough?
Friends of Southborough Recreation invites new members

It’s a busy time for the Friends of Southborough Recreation. Earlier this year they worked to install new basketball courts at Woodward. Next month they’ll host their 6th annual Gobble Wobble road race. That’s just the start of what they have planned, and they’re looking for new members to help make it all happen. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation invites new members
On the market this week

What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
PHOTOS: Fall color on the Common
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight took advantage of the glorious weather this past weekend to take some shots of the fall foliage at its peak on Southborough’s Town Common. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Fall color on the Common
Southborough Halloween guide

Your guide to all the Halloween events in town Read the full article → from Southborough Halloween guide
MWDN: Algonquin School Committee sets budget goals it may not reach
The Regional School Committee said last week it expects another tough budget year, one that may force it to give up on goals like reducing class size. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin School Committee sets budget goals it may not reach
Southborough community leaders kick off Fay School Day of Service

Last week eighth graders at Fay School got out of the classroom and into the world for a school-wide Day of Service. It was a day designed to give students a hands-on opportunity to explore the idea of service and the many ways people can pitch in and make a difference. Read the full article → from Southborough community leaders kick off Fay School Day of Service
Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Swimming, skating, and more
The Recreation Department says it still has space in some of its upcoming programs for both adults and kids. Here’s a list of what’s coming up. Read the full article → from Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Swimming, skating, and more