The Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ in two weeks. Registration is required. Read the full article → from Senior Flu Clinic – Oct 18
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
Pumpkin Stroll (and ice cream) – Sunday (Updated)
Start planning how to carve or paint your pumpkins this year. You can also submit a pic of your gourd on the wall for a local contest and/or buy an ice cream cone.
Rotary’s popular Pumpkin Stroll takes place the night before Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll (and ice cream) – Sunday (Updated)
KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day
Free penalty kick competition for 6-16 year olds
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Planning Board hearings, School Committee on budget priorities, Conservation hearings, 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
Dog Walk, Animal Blessing, Cook Book Club, Legos, College Fair, Golf Fore ALS, pick your own pumpkins, Pumpkin Stroll, and Heritage Day
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
Gobble Wobble registration opens Sunday
Start signing up to run, walk, or lend a hand.
Be an early bird and register for the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K Walk & Run. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble registration opens Sunday
Chestnut Hill Farm this October & November
October and November programs include events themed for Halloween fun and Thanksgiving themed fun.
I’m sharing the upcoming events at Chestnut Hill Farm over the next two months. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm this October & November
Stop by the Gardeners’ booth at Heritage Day
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their booth on the field at Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Stop by the Gardeners’ booth at Heritage Day
Sign up to march in the Heritage Day parade
Southborough’s annual community festival and parade is coming up soon on Monday, October 9th. For those seeking to march in the Heritage Day parade, the time to register is now. Read the full article → from Sign up to march in the Heritage Day parade
Night of Stories – October 19
Members of the NSBORO school community (including parents, teen students, and staff) are invited to apply to take part in the district's second Story Bridge.
The public is invited to be inspired by personal stories told onstage by NSBORO community members next month. Read the full article → from Night of Stories – October 19
Limited in-person attendance at MBTA Zoning Info Session
The Planning Board is warning about a capacity cap for tonight's MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning public forum.
The Town is seeking public input on a significant zoning change to be voted on in the spring. Read the full article → from Limited in-person attendance at MBTA Zoning Info Session
St. Mark’s Church’s Blessing of the Animals — Sunday
The church's annual event will also include Pony Rides and "Chat with a Vet"
his year, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is again inviting the entire community to join them for the Annual Blessing of the Animals. The event comes with additional incentives to attend beyond the special blessings. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church’s Blessing of the Animals — Sunday
Golf Fore ALS: Oct 7-9
The 5th Annual Heritage-Day-Weekend fundraiser for ALS in memory of Brian Shifrin and John Wilson.
This long weekend is the Southborough Golf Club’s 4th annual fundraiser for ALS ONE. Read the full article → from Golf Fore ALS: Oct 7-9