The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on arrests made for alleged prostitution activity at a “local hotel”. Read the full article → from SPD announces arrests for alleged prostitution and drug possession
Southborough Recreation and the Southborough Police Department are offering free fun and “community connection” with kids in grades 5 to 8. The events will use “Hoops” to draw kids in. Read the full article → from Reminder: Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders
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
The Southborough Teachers Association announced they are again offering two scholarships to high school seniors graduating this year. Read the full article → from Apply for scholarships from Southborough Teachers Association
Two items addressed in last night’s Select Board meeting will get some readers excited — especially residents who have been clamoring for more shopping and restaurant options in town. And while I’m sharing those updates, I’ll add other relevant updates.
The meeting included a progress update on a future Costco. Members also approved licenses for owners of two local Mexican restaurants to open a third location in Southborough. Read the full article → from Retail & Restaurant Update (Updated)
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
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools seeking feedback on next Strategic Plan
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
Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80, of Southborough, died Saturday, December 27, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80
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
The Transfer Station was closed this afternoon after a fire broke out in the trash hopper. Read the full article → from Transfer Station temporarily closed due to (now extinguished) fire in the hopper
Richard J. Maley, age 91, of Southborough MA, passed away in Lincoln MA on Friday, December 26, 2025, ending his long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard James Maley, 91