Above: If you’re feeling charitable, you can donate through programs like Friends of SYC’s Winter Wishes campaign or SFA’s annual gift collection drive. (images L-R edited from flyer & photo by Beth Melo and 2022 Facebook post)
In honor of tomorrow being “Giving Tuesday”, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. And I’m stressing that the Winter Wishes program still needs donations ASAP to make this year’s goal! Read the full article →
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 Southborough Library will host its annual kids party to trim the Christmas Tree. While families are there, they can also shop at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. Read the full article → from Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library — Saturday
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
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved father, Paul Norman Krauss. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Norman Krauss, 87
Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86, of Southborough and formerly of Riverton, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86
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
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
The recent Scouting for Food drive was a success. I’m sharing BSA’s announcement with their thank you for the community’s generosity to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90, longtime resident of Southborough, passed away November 24, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard Varney married for 68 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90
On Sunday, December 7th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Dec 7
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
Rec is asking for feedback on a park upgrade that would add two public amenities the Town is currently lacking: a splash pad, and a dog park.
In addition to those details, I’m looking at why the Lundblad Dog Park project was cancelled. Read the full article → from Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)