With the extreme heat wave behind us, and the rain (mostly) gone for this week, it looks like a beautiful week for some classic summertime fun.
For those of you who aren’t planning trips to Cape/coastal beaches or lake houses, but still eager to frolic in the sun and water, I’m posting this year’s updated details on local places to splash around. Read the full article → from Where to Splash Around this Summer
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
The coming week is a bit quiet in town as we head towards the big July 4th holiday. But there are some events happening in (or related to) our town. Here are the highlights tonight through next weekend. Read the full article → from Events this week
In a story posted yesterday, WBUR called out Southborough singer-songwriter Padma as the station’s “Favorite Local Tiny Desk Contest Entry”. Read the full article → from WBUR names Southborough artist their “favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry”
Registration opens on Wednesday morning for the July – August session of programs at/through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for Senior Center programs
This week, the Boston Globe published photos from the high school spring season, “representing the best of spring sports” from submissions by 250 participating high school students. They selected 96 photos taken by “over 50” students. Two of them were Algonquin Regional High School students (now rising seniors). Read the full article → from ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Southborough doesn’t host public festivities on the 4th of July. But it does have an annual parade to mark the holiday. It’s a can’t miss for little ones, since they get to be the stars of it. Read the full article → from Kids’ annual 4th of July parade at the Library – Tuesday
Southborough Recreation announced a new youth football program they will be launching this fall. They’ll be partnering with the NFL youth league to offer Flag Football. Details are still murky, but it looks like this will overlap the existing youth football program for our town.
So I took a look at the two options. I’m sharing and comparing details, plus the fact that the Northborough/Southborough Youth Football and Cheer Association’s registration is still open for programs that start about a month from now. Read the full article → from Youth Football & Cheer News: “No Contact” Flag Football this fall, and NSYFCA registration still open until Monday
A special program at the Southborough Library this Friday aims to get little kids excited about upcoming school transitions. A musician (and his “puppet pals”) will help make kids “Movin’ On Up” to preschool, Kindergarten, or first grade feel good about the big changes. Read the full article → from Sign 3-6 yr olds up for the “Movin’ On Up” Puppet Show
If you enjoy watching baseball from the stands, but don’t want to deal with the hassle and price of heading to Fenway or Worcester, the American Legion Baseball league has games scheduled in our area through mid July. That includes a nearby game tonight! Read the full article → from Cheer on the American Legion Baseball “home team” this summer
Occasionally, I like to remind readers of all the great museums and parks that the Southborough Library offers discount admission to. Summer is an especially great time to take advantage of the options. Read the full article → from Check out discounts to museums and parks (Updated)
I’m sharing the Select Board’s newly identified goals, along with some (hopefully) helpful context for the initiatives they will focus on accomplishing between now and the end of June 2026. Read the full article → from Select Board identifies goals to focus on this coming year
The Southborough Library is holding two events this week that should interest teen/tween Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts. (One may also appeal to crafters who don’t play the game.)
Both free events require pre-registration. Read the full article → from Sign tweens/teens up for D&D “One-Shot” and/or a DIY D&D themed craft this week