It’s time to save the dates for this summer’s free concert and movie series. Read the full article → from Summer Outdoor Concert Series (Updated)
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.
Take yourself out to the ballgame
Local baseball players are encouraging the community to root for the American Legion home team in Northborough.
A local baseball team with many players from Southborough or Algonquin Regional asked me to encourage readers to attend their local home games. (I’m sure they’d love to see friendly faces at their away games, too!) Read the full article → from Take yourself out to the ballgame
Southborough Stories Project – Comic Workshop
Kids 8-12 year old are invited to a free weeklong workshop to turn local seniors' real stories into graphic novels.
A month from now, the Southborough Library will hold a weeklong workshop for 8-12 year olds to create comic books/graphic novels inspired by true stories. Read the full article → from Southborough Stories Project – Comic Workshop
The week in government
Planning Board hearing on Fayville Hall; Public Forum on process for anyone interested in applying for Community Preservation Act funding; St Mark's Street Park Working Group on naming park
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 (Updated)
Teen Self Empowerment, Storyteller, Kids 4th of July Parade, Tips for Grilling, Family Farm Yoga
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 (Updated)
Summer Reading (Updated – Again)
Children's Entertainment, Actvities, Graphic Novel program and more.
This week was the launch of the Southborough Library’s Summer Reading program. Read the full article → from Summer Reading (Updated – Again)
Superfoods 101 – Saturday
Learn about (and taste) foods with "powerful properties" at the Library
This Saturday, the Southborough Library is bringing back Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations, known for her programs on chocolates and teas. This time her focus will be on “Superfoods”. Read the full article → from Superfoods 101 – Saturday
Garden Tours & Plant Sale – Saturday
OSPC's guided tours of two of their pollinator gardens will be paired with the sale of native plants.
Over the past two years, volunteers have planted and maintained two gardens that support native pollinators in Southborough. This Saturday, you can learn more details about them and what you can do at home — including buying some plants that will be on sale. Read the full article → from Garden Tours & Plant Sale – Saturday
Postseason: ARHS Rugby suffers tough loss in Finals
Following up on Algonquin’s final chance at winning a state title this year, and a nostalgic look back with alum who played on Fenway field. Read the full article → from Postseason: ARHS Rugby suffers tough loss in Finals
The week in government
Select Board on Flag Policy and Transfer Station fees; Joint hearing on tree removals; Regional School Committee; Conservation hearing on Stormwater Management Permit Regs; 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
Food Pantry’s current needs this week
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs this week
Events this week
Growing a Salad, Juneteenth, Virtual Cooking, Forest Bathing, Puppets, Safe Spaces Party, Superfoods, and a Moonlight nature walk
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
Boys Rugby Finals moved to Sunday
As I posted earlier this week, Algonquin Boys Rugby is scheduled to play in the MIAA state Division 2 Finals this weekend. The timing has changed. Read the full article → from Boys Rugby Finals moved to Sunday
Art on the Trails’ Call for Poetry
The public is invited to explore art at Beals Preserve and encouraged to submit poems inspired by the "Transformation" themed exhibit
Last week the 2021 Art on the Trails officially opened. As is their traditions, organizers are now putting out a call to poets to be inspired by the works. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails’ Call for Poetry