A contractor hired by the Town to conduct Southborough’s “ADA Self-Evaluation” on Town sidewalks came out with its report this year. The draft report is posted to the Public Works website and the public is encouraged to provide feedback. Read the full article → from Town accepting feedback on Sidewalk Accessibility Report
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Last week, I shared news that longtime Town employee Bridget Gilleney was retiring as of yesterday. Community members turned out to wish her congratulations in person. And the DPW posted news that another longtime employee, Dean Cibelli, is retiring after 36 year in the Highway Department. Read the full article → from Celebrating two DPW retirements
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the first topic tackled, you may want to join a new book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again asking residents (who can afford to) to give a boost to families in town experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Donate to help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
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
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
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
A reader reached out to me to ask me to share the news about the a popular, longtime Town employee who is about to retire. Read the full article → from Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
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 Thanksgiving week
Last week, Algonquin celebrated seniors who secured commitments to play in college Division 1-3 athletics next year. And this week, the school will host a ceremony to celebrate alumni, former coaches and athletic boosters for earning a place in ARHS Athletics’ Hall of Fame. Read the full article → from ARHS Athletics: College Commitments and Hall of Fame inductions
COSTELLO, Connor, age 30, of Southborough, MA, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Connor Costello, 30