Southborough Youth & Family Services has asked me to remind the community about an important survey promoted in the fall.
If you are a Southborough (or Northborough) parent/caregiver who hasn’t yet completed the anonymous Encompass Survey, please take a few minutes to provide your input related to alcohol and drugs. Read the full article → from Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The Southborough Library is hosting more “Crafternoons” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons this winter & spring
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Wednesday, January 8th) for programs this and next month. Here’s what they have in store for the senior community through February. Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Carl Guyer. Read the full article → from Letter: Concern about Neary project’s proximity to old Town dump
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
In ten days, the Gardeners are holding a special free talk. They hope you’ll join them to learn about the importance of supporting pollinators and how to do it. Read the full article → from “Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
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
Fay School is inviting young kids with their parents to enjoy their next “Saturdays at Fay” event. Read the full article → from Saturdays at Fay — Saturday
Janice Louise Williams, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday on Christmas Eve. Read the full article → from Obituary: Janice L. (Knowlton) Williams, 90
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
I’m behind on updating readers about several projects that developers have been seeking permits for. One that I’ve been meaning to dig into is the mixed-use building downtown at 2 East Main Street. The good news for me is that I’ve been given more time, since the hearing scheduled to resume on Monday should be continued to a future date.
While I’m sharing that new, I’ll also cover the similar status of a small housing development proposed at 26 Meadow Lane and 250 Turnpike Road (contractor’s yard). Read the full article → from Planning Board Hearings to be continued to late January
Frank E. Santella, Jr., son to the late Frank and Amelia (Zino) Santella of Marlborough, passed away on December 28, 2024, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Frank Santella, Jr., 94
What went on and off the market over the past two weeks. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough