Thanksgiving town news, traditions, and a snowman hunt

Thanksgiving town news, traditions, and a snowman hunt

It’s a holiday week and here’s what you need to know:

TOWN TRADITIONS

  • The Northborough Turkey Trot is happening this year and it’s not too late to sign up to walk or run. This year, the race benefits the Northborough Recreation Department.
  • Purchase your holiday wreath from the Boy Scouts Troop 101 for $15. Complete the form online by Wednesday, November 24 at 5 p.m. and it will be delivered to you on Saturday, November 27.
  • It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving Day without the annual non conference, varsity football match up between Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) and Westborough High School. The game happens on Thursday, November 25 at Westborough (90 West Main Street) starting at 10 a.m. Purchase tickets through the ARHS athletic office for $5, or tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on game day for $10.
  • Tis the Season for Toys for Tots collections. The Northborough Fire Department and MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes are official sites for collection.

CLOSURES

  • The Northborough Town Hall, Library, Senior Center and schools will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 . Schools have an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 24.

TRASH DELAYS:

  • The town trash pick up and recycling scheduled for Thursday, November 25 will be picked up on Friday, November 25; Friday’s scheduled pick ups will be delayed one day to Saturday, November 26.

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES:

  • As the holiday shopping season kicks off, remember to explore local shops, eateries and businesses!
  • An easy way to support and explore Northborough local businesses is to participate in the Great Northborough Snowman Hunt. There are 32 businesses participating in this fun event. Download your snowman passport and start hunting on Sunday, November 28-Saturday, December 4.