Tricentennial Committee | southborough.info https://southborough.info/boards/tricentennial-committee/ 2026-10-15T14:45:19-04:00 Tricentennial Committee, Wed, Oct 14 https://southborough.info/meetings/VZd0rZYyRHI 2026-10-14T12:00:00Z The Tricentennial Committee advanced plans for the 2027 anniversary, signing a drone show contract and reviewing event budgets and fundraising. The Tricentennial Committee met to coordinate multiple projects celebrating Southborough's upcoming 300th anniversary in 2027. Members reviewed progress on a New Year's Day drone light show, confirmed an antique fire engine muster, and discussed expanding Summer Nights into a large music festival. The committee also received an update on the commemorative brick sales campaign and evaluated the route and format for future town parades. Tricentennial Committee, Wed, Sep 16 https://southborough.info/meetings/ZFwCQUWlbtI 2026-09-16T12:00:00Z The Tricentennial Committee approved two new members and refined budgets for major 2027 anniversary events including a drone show and parade. The Tricentennial Committee voted to approve the appointments of Amy Van Nest and Therese Ricard to help organize Southborough's upcoming 300th anniversary celebration. Members reviewed an overall event budget projection of approximately $224,400 out of an anticipated $250,000 fundraising target, while planning outreach efforts for Heritage Day and townwide mailings for the commemorative brick fundraiser. The committee also received detailed status updates on the New Year's Day 2027 drone show contract, commemorative utility pole banners, the time capsule project, and school district involvement. Tricentennial Committee, Wed, Aug 12 https://southborough.info/meetings/-pJx0xWc2YM 2026-08-12T12:00:00Z The Southborough Tricentennial Committee approved a $10,456 holiday lighting budget for Glow SoBo and advanced plans for 2027 anniversary events. The Tricentennial Committee reviewed logistics for major upcoming 300th anniversary events, focusing on First Day 2027 activities, including a drone show and town bonfire. The committee unanimously approved a $10,456 lighting proposal for the winter Glow SoBo event and reviewed time capsule storage options, street banner permitting, and parade features such as oxen and a historic cannon. Members also welcomed potential new volunteer interest and discussed coordination with schools and community organizations.