In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
News
The week in government
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
The week in sports
A last look at fall sports and looking ahead to the start of pre-season winter sports. Plus, kudos to seniors with college athletics commitments.
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
Obituary: Ronald D. Ott, 86
Ronald D. Ott, 86, of Southborough, MA, passed away on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his wife and four children. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald D. Ott, 86
Cumberland Farms Smash and No Grab
Southborough Police are looking for participants in a failed attempt to rob Cumberland Farms' ATM
The Southborough Police are investigating an overnight break-in at Cumberland Farms. They are asking anyone with information to contact them. Read the full article → from Cumberland Farms Smash and No Grab
Obituary: Anne M. (Murphy) Maguire, 84
Anne M. (Murphy) Maguire, 84, of Southborough, MA, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anne M. (Murphy) Maguire, 84
Small Business Saturday
Shop Local to support Southborough business owners - and throughout the holiday season
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until tomorrow!) Read the full article → from Small Business Saturday
Thanksgiving reminders
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
SFA’s Christmas Tree sales
Firefighters will open their annual sale of Christmas trees this weekend.
Starting this weekend, the annual Southborough Firefighter Association’s Christmas tree sales start up. It’s a tradition that dates back over 50 years. Read the full article → from SFA’s Christmas Tree sales
Obituary: Maria Pilato Brown, 63
Maria Pilato Brown, 63, of Southborough, MA, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. She died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maria Pilato Brown, 63
Obituary: Arnold E. Ferrari, 97
Arnold E. Ferrari, 97, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on November 16, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arnold E. Ferrari, 97
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Holiday Open House and decor workshops
Gulbankian Florist will hold an Open House on Black Friday. They are also promoting workshops for making your own wreaths and floral arrangements to decorate for the holidays.
Above: The Community is invited to celebrate the season with an open house a business in town — and do some Black Friday shopping while they’re at it. (photo from Facebook) Gulbankian Florist is holding a “Holiday Open House” (and it’s no coincidence that they’ve timed it for Black Friday.) The Southborough retailer is also offering Read the full article → from Holiday Open House and decor workshops
Plan for downtown area detours on Wednesday
Several road closures and detours announced due to scheduled paving
Expect detours to complicate commutes on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Plan for downtown area detours on Wednesday