[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Nature’s Winter Colors
The week in sports (Updated)
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 (Updated)
Sorry about the hiccup this morning!
In trying to resolve some behind the scenes tech glitches last night, I temporarily lost Friday’s posts and updates. Getting those restored this morning caused some temporary problems for readers. But everything should be back and running now! Read the full article → from Sorry about the hiccup this morning!
Chestnut Hill Farm this winter
Sign up for events to enjoy the Winter Solstice, finding fungi, and tapping for maple syrup.
For now, the Trustees are sticking with one educational/hiking event in Southborough per month. This winter, that includes Chestnut Hill Farm’s annual solstice celebration (this weekend) and maple tapping. Plus, they continue to teach about foraging for fungi. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm this winter
The week in government
Planning Board hearings; Neary Building presentation to Select Board; ZBA 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
Concerts, Lessons & Carols, Keeping kids safe online, auction fundraiser for Southborough Safe Spaces, Winter/holiday crafts, Blue Christmas, and Church Christmas celebrations
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
Register this month for Spring Lacrosse
Registration is open for both Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse programs this spring. Read the full article → from Register this month for Spring Lacrosse
Town adopts policy for damaged mailbox reimbursements
The same night that the Select Board approved the seasonal parking ban to make room on streets for snow plows this winter, they adopted a new policy for handling the occasional “unavoidable” damage to mailboxes from plows. Read the full article → from Town adopts policy for damaged mailbox reimbursements
Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Rec offers basketball for ages 18+ and hockey leagues for ages 35+
This winter, Southborough Recreation is offering opportunities to join two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
Preliminary options presented to the Combined School Committee for next year’s calendars being considered cover the range of adding more religious holiday observances to eliminating them all together. It appeared at last week’s meeting that the group vetting the options is leaning towards adding more. Read the full article → from School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 17th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Winter Coloring Contest
Deadline is this Monday, Dec 16th
Southborough Rec is offering another contest this month. This one is geared to kids. Read the full article → from Winter Coloring Contest
Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Yesterday, I posted news about Southborough Recreation’s First Annual House Decorating Contest. (And that Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards to register to be included on a community map.)
What I missed sharing is some key details including the link to register and the deadline! Read the full article → from Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest