In honor of Veterans Day, the following institutions will be closed tomorrow: Town offices, the Transfer Station, public schools, the Southborough Library, and the Senior Center.
Today, two institutions are beginning their Veterans Day honors early. Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding a special assembly today featuring their Junior ROTC cadets, the band, and speeches. And tonight, the community is invited to the Rotary Club’s ceremony honoring veterans.
Tomorrow, Southborough residents are invited to the Town’s official observance. The community will gather at the Town Common at 11:00 am to honor our country’s veterans and service members.
Following tradition, the Veterans Day ceremony is held at the All Wars Memorial on the Common. The 30-40 minute ceremony remembers our fallen and honors those who serve today and all those who have served our nation. It includes readings and patriotic music.
It is preceded by a parade from the the American Legion & VFW Post Headquarters (at the Community House, 27 Common Street).
The parade is comprised of veterans, town Scout groups, Algonquin students, and representatives from the State House and Board of Selectmen. (The gathering begins at 10:15 am, with the procession starting at 10:45 am.)
(Photo by Susan Fitzgerald)
