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SPD announces arrest of man on gun charges

by Beth Melo on

Above: “Following a traffic stop, Southborough Police located a loaded and unregistered handgun. The driver was arrested and faces gun-related charges. (Photo Courtesy Southborough Police Department)”

The Southborough Police Department issued a second press release today on another arrest made yesterday. This time, the driver was charged with illegally carrying a large-capacity, loaded gun and allegedly concealing his identity through the use of a license plate from a different car.

Here is the (redacted) statement: Read the full article →

What Do a Christmas Tree, a Scout, a Goat, and an Alpaca Have in Common?

Southborough Troop 1’s Annual Fundraiser Proves That Even Evergreens Have a Second Act

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Leaders from Southborough Boy Scouts Troop 1 share how, thanks to those who supported the annual fundraiser, discarded Christmas trees were converted to “food, and a vehicle for funding youth programs, and a memorable day of service.” Read the full article → from What Do a Christmas Tree, a Scout, a Goat, and an Alpaca Have in Common?

NSBORO School Attendance Parent Workshop — Jan 28

Register by Monday to attend NSBORO's in-person only, morning workshop in Northborough next Wednesday.

by Beth Melo on

A week from today, parents and caregivers of Northborough-Southborough Public Schools students are invited to participate in a special workshop. The focus appears to be helping to improve students’ school attendance. Read the full article → from NSBORO School Attendance Parent Workshop — Jan 28

Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

Plus, info on voting by mail application for 2026 elections.

by Beth Melo on

The “Annual Street Listing” form was mailed to Southborough residents earlier this month.. (It’s also referred to by officials as the Town Census.) Completed forms are requested back within 10 days and officially due back by January 31st.

While I’m sharing that reminder, I’m sharing info on this year’s election calendar and voting by mail. Read the full article → from Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)

MassDEP raises concerns about wells near Parkerville Landfill

by Beth Melo on

On this Tuesday’s Select Board agenda, the board will discuss a request from MassDEP (Dept of Environmental Protection) for “additional sampling/risk assessment for Parkerville Road landfill”.

The letter was in response to above standard results for some hazardous contaminants in samples from the groundwater testing wells.

While the Town’s contractor continued to reassure that he wasn’t concerned about an impact to Neary School (which is downhill from the landfill), he did plan to follow up on potential risk for residents with nearby drinking water wells. Read the full article → from MassDEP raises concerns about wells near Parkerville Landfill

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