Above: The new owners of relaunched CrossFit SOBO talk about their partnership and what they hope to contribute to the community. (photo L-R of Kasia Dodman and Michelle O’Rourke)
[The following information was provided by sponsor CrossFit SOBO to announce their new ownership and Community Open House on October 24th.]
For Michelle O’Rourke and Kasia Dodman, CrossFit SOBO is more than a gym, it’s a community they were both part of long before they became business partners.
The community is asked to donate at the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
The Southborough Library is bringing back a popular educator on a nature-driven topic. In an upcoming workshop, kids will learn about tracking signs of wildlife. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for Intro to Wildlife Tracking — October 14
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The Friends of the Southborough Library’s Heritage Day Sale will feature the usual books and baked goodies, across the street from the main field.
I’m posting details on how the community can support the library by volunteering their help, donating baked goods, or simply shopping the sale. Read the full article → from Friends of Library’s Heritage Day Sale — October 12th
This Wednesday, the Southborough Senior Center is holding its annual flu clinic that offers high dose vaccines recommended for seniors.
It turns out that an error in the newsletter link incorrectly made it appear that no slots were available. There are actually still some slots left. Read the full article → from Senior Flu Clinic this Wednesday
In Southborough, we don’t wait until just before Halloween to start carving jack o’lanterns. The community’s big annual display, organized by the Southborough Rotary Club, takes place during the three day Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend.
For those of you who plan to take part, you might want to start thinking about how to decorate your gourds this year. Other readers will want to mark their calendars to check out the Pumpkin Stroll this Sunday. Read the full article → from The big Pumpkin Stroll is this Sunday
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s info on hikers taking caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties
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
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
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend-at-a-Glance
As I posted earlier, Southborough was awarded two grants through the state’s “One Stop” application process. The smaller of those grants was $77K for Phase 2 of the Town’s “Wayfinding” project.
The decision for the Town to pursue more funding for the downtown branding and signage project is notable given the Town’s current financial issues. Read the full article → from One Stop Grant to continue Wayfinding project
The state is helping the Town fund replacing a water main prone to leaks and breaks as part of its support for more housing in Massachusetts, including a 60 unit on the southside of town. Read the full article → from Town receives over $1.1M in One Stop Grants