A follow up on the Transfer Station Fire includes a public warning about lithium batteries. Read the full article → from Follow up on Hopper Fire & Lithium Battery Warning
Follow up on Hopper Fire & Lithium Battery Warning
Announcements
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a regional celebration themed “From Dreams to Dialogue: Creating a Community Where all Belong”
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 MLK Jr. Day
School delayed 2 hrs
January 7, 2026
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.
Reminder: The deadline to apply for the 2026 Story Bridge program is a week from today. Here are details from my original post last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter
Southborough Rotary and the private school have teamed up to host two special Open Skate events for the community on January 11th & February 22nd. Donations to the Food Pantry are encouraged.
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting Free Open Skate sessions this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating on two Sunday afternoons with free refreshments. Read the full article → from Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter
Book your Christmas Tree pickup – January 10th
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Book your Christmas Tree pickup – January 10th
Christmas week (quick links)
I’ll be taking some personal time for a few days. (Though, I have some pre-written stories scheduled to post this Friday.) Below are quick links to info you may be looking for in the meantime: Read the full article → from Christmas week (quick links)
What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2025
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2025
Winds cause outages and blocked roadways
The high winds have led to outages across town, impacting traffic lights, and at least two “impassible” roadways. Read the full article → from Winds cause outages and blocked roadways
Neighbors For Peace express support for Southborough’s Jewish community
An organizer from Southborough’s Neighbors for Peace group asked me to share a message with readers. Read the full article → from Neighbors For Peace express support for Southborough’s Jewish community
SPD reminders: Internet Safety Transaction zone & Winter parking ban
I’m sharing a couple of important seasonal reminders that the Southborough Police posted on Facebook over the past week. Read the full article → from SPD reminders: Internet Safety Transaction zone & Winter parking ban
Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available
It’s time to use Southbrough Recreation’s interactive map to drive by some great holiday light/decorations in town, then vote for your favorites! Read the full article → from Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available
2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking community members interested in participating in the district’s third annual “Story Bridge”. Applicants will be selected to participate in meetings to prepare them to tell stories from their own lives on stage this spring. Read the full article → from 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday
Rec is holding a 2nd annual House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by
I’m reminding readers that this Monday is the deadline to put your home on the decorated homes map. Even if you don’t think you’d win a contest — If you invested time (or money) in putting up a display that you’re proud of, make sure community members know where to find you!
And if you think you may have an award-worth display, make sure to register in time to win those bragging rights and a prize. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday