This Saturday, Assabet Valley Mastersingers will perform “A German Requiem” by Johannes Brahms on the Algonquin stage. Read the full article → from AVM to sing Brahms’ German Requiem this Saturday
AVM to sing Brahms’ German Requiem this Saturday
New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
The partners behind Metro West Mini Splits chose their Southborough location based on their hometown roots.
Community members showed up to support the Grand Opening for a business owned by partners who grew up in Southborough. Read the full article → from New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
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, Select Board, ZBA, School Committee, Conservation Commission, 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
Obituary: Christopher M. Whitman, 76
Christopher M. Whitman, 76, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher M. Whitman, 76
St. Mark’s Church Clock and Bell Tower Dedication – Thursday (Updated)
Now that the restoration work made possible by Southborough CPA funds is complete, the church is inviting the community to a celebration this week to rededicate the historic tower. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church Clock and Bell Tower Dedication – Thursday (Updated)
Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
Events this week (Updated)
Choral concerts, Shop with a Purpose, Neary Building forum, Crafternoon painted flower pots, Drop-in Legos, Church tower dedication, Trottier play, NECC 5K, and much more
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)
NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
Support the annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is next week. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – May 18
The Gardeners' big fundraiser is their annual spring sale. This year it will take place in mid-May.
Annual or perennial, you’ll find it at this year’s Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 18, at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – May 18
Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Sound & Spirit concert promises a Magical concert this weekend
There is one more community chorus concert this weekend that I forgot to share news on. This one is for an intergenerational community chorus. Read the full article → from Sound & Spirit concert promises a Magical concert this weekend
Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Friends of SYC's 3rd annual Craft & Vendor Fair will include a Bouncy House and Food Trucks
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Trottier’s “Night at the Wax Museum” — May 10 & 11
Trottier Middle School students will play for laughs when they hit the stage next weekend. The play details are announced by the Trottier Drama department, but the description assures you can expect a comedy. (At least in the modern sense.) Read the full article → from Trottier’s “Night at the Wax Museum” — May 10 & 11