A few weeks ago I came across an editorial in the Boston Globe about the Bay Circuit trail, a 173-mile trail that winds its way through 34 towns outside of Boston. The editorial said the Bay Circuit Alliance was looking to connect fragmented portions of the trail, including one in Southborough. It was the first Read the full article → from Exploring the Bay Circuit trail
Recreation in Southborough
Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Skateboard clinic offered by the Recreation Department
The Southborough Recreation Department has partnered with online retailer EasternBoarder to offer a free skateboard clinic on Saturday, July 18. The clinic is open to kids ages 6 to 16 and will be held at Woodward. Here’s a description: Eastern Boarder staff will be running this FREE clinic. Ramps will be provided and you MUST Read the full article → from Skateboard clinic offered by the Recreation Department
Further afield: Polo in Portsmouth
What’s more American than taking in a polo match on the Fourth of July? Well, I can think of a few things, but with team USA trouncing Hungary by a score of 12 to 6 on Saturday at the Newport International Polo Series, there was a bit of patriotism in the air. Games take place Read the full article → from Further afield: Polo in Portsmouth
Finding fireworks for the Fourth
In Southborough, we save our fireworks for Summer Nights in August. That means if you’re looking to celebrate the Fourth with a bang, you’ll have to make a bit of a trek. Towns in our area that used to host fireworks displays — like Framingham, Marlborough, Ashland, and Holliston — haven’t held them in years. According Read the full article → from Finding fireworks for the Fourth
Kids march in Fourth of July parade
The sun shone just long enough yesterday for the kids to make their annual Fourth of July trek from the library up to the Town House. Here are some photos taken by Laura Coldwell-Stewart. (Thanks Laura for taking them and thanks Marge for sending them in!) Read the full article → from Kids march in Fourth of July parade
Kids’ Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday
The Southborough Library will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday. All kids are invited to march from the Library up to the Town House. The parade starts at 11:00 am. Refreshments will be provided. Read the full article → from Kids’ Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday
The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto
When I was in school Pluto was a planet, but apparently no longer. The Southborough Library will say goodbye to Pluto’s planethood on Friday with the Planets Magic Show by local magician Debbie O’Carroll. Here’s a description of the program: The planets are having a retirement party for Pluto and all are invited! Debbie O’Carroll Read the full article → from The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto
Game night at the library on Thursday
Tomorrow is Game Night at the Southborough Library. They’ll have Guitar Hero and other games to entertain kids ages 10 and up. They’ll also have snacks. The event starts at 7:00 pm. For more information on summer programs at the library, click here. (Photo by The 5th Ape) Read the full article → from Game night at the library on Thursday
Junior Police Academy offered in July
The 10th Annual Junior Police Academy sponsored by the Southborough Police Department will be offered July 13-17. It’s open to kids ages 12 to 16. Applications are available at the police station and the school offices at Algonquin and Trottier. The cost is $40 per child and includes two t-shirts, a hat, water bottle, and Read the full article → from Junior Police Academy offered in July
Several areas in town to get new bike racks
Skateboards aren’t the only things with wheels the Recreation Department cares about. They also care about bikes, specifically, bike parking. Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson asked selectmen on Tuesday night for approval to purchase as many as seven new bike racks to be placed around town. Costs will run up to $3,000, but that entire amount Read the full article → from Several areas in town to get new bike racks
Tomorrow is last day to sign up for summer sports camps
Algonquin is hosting several sports camps this summer, and tomorrow is the last day to register for them. Here are the details. 2009 Algonquin Summer Hoop Camp Ages: Boys and girls in grades 3-8 Dates: June 28 – July 1 Times: Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Monday-Wednesday 9:00am -noon Location: Algonquin Regional High Read the full article → from Tomorrow is last day to sign up for summer sports camps
Summer Nights a go thanks to local sponsors
This is a year when towns across Metrowest are cutting back on Fourth of July and other summer festivals due to lack of funds. But in Southborough, the support of local businesses and organizations means the sixth annual Summer Nights festival will go on as planned, fireworks and all. “We knew that it would be Read the full article → from Summer Nights a go thanks to local sponsors
Kids and parents show up in support of skateboard park
The Hearing Room at the Town House was as packed as I’ve ever seen it for the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but it was anything but your typical crowd. The seats were filled mostly by teenagers and their parents, all of whom came to lend their support for a new skateboard park. Recreation Read the full article → from Kids and parents show up in support of skateboard park
Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department
A reminder from the Recreation Department that summer playground camp starts June 29, so sign up soon if you haven’t already. In addition to playground camp, there are a number of specialty camps being offered by the Rec. Department, as well. You can find all the details in their press release: Southborough – Summer fun Read the full article → from Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department