Above: Attendees appeared to enjoy last week’s outdoor concert. Southborough Rec had hoped to serve up another tonight with a new band that promises a good time. Unfortunately, the weather interfered. (images cropped from Facebook)
As you’ve probably expected — Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling tonight’s outdoor concert. Read the full article →
The downtown gallery will host another sale of vintage goods alongside its 2nd annual exhibit of art inspired by native plants & pollinators. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
I’m highlighting that Southborough residents who are Southborough Library patrons can sign up to participate in a live Author Talk tomorrow with the author of a best selling children’s fantasy book series.
Along with those details, I’m noting other relevant save-the-dates, and a list of previously recorded children’s and YA author talks that are still available to watch. Read the full article → from Youth Virtual Author Talks
Fay School is hosting fun with live music by a children’s entertainer on their playground this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Popular graphic novelist and artist Jonathan Todd returns to the Southborough Library next week for another week-long “Comics Camp”. This time, the free opportunity is available to 2nd to 8th graders. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
A Southborough talk show, hosted by the Chair of Council on Aging, focuses on content of interest to Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with 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
Tomorrow, the Southborough Library is bringing back Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Read the full article → from Storyteller at the Library Tuesday afternoon
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
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 (Updated)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town next week Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Update: Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Rec is working on rescheduling a concert for August. Read the full article → from Postponed: Summer Concert: Carolyn Rae & the Rumors next Thursday (Updated)
[This is the first of a new series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)
Yesterday, I shared news posted by the Boston Herald about the arrest of, and plea deal by, the Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party for an OUI in Southborough.
Since then, other news outlets have posted more details about the arrest. And both the arrested driver and the Governor have issued statements. Read the full article → from More on MassDems Chair’s Southborough arrest (and reactions)