This week, the Southborough School Committee will hold a meeting to follow up on a promise made at the end of last school year. Its agenda is one item — a presentation by independent auditors. Read the full article → from Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday
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
Alma Sahagian, 94, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alma (Sarkisian) Sahagian, 94
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, head to the DPW Garage a week from Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Oct 19
I wish the forecast was better (and hoping it improves). But for better or worse, this long weekend’s Heritage Day related activities are rain or shine. So, here are the details. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend at a glance
The committee working towards holding a big, yearlong celebration of the Town’s upcoming historic milestone will use Southborough’s Heritage Day to raise awareness and funds. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Committee to make the most of Heritage Day
For the 4th year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 17
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a program to support residents in need prior to the holidays. The deadline for residents to apply to be recipients is October 25th. Read the full article → from Apply soon to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
Southborough Recreation will be bringing the Outdoor Movie back to their Trunk or Treat event on Saturday October 26th. On Friday, they opened a survey, asking the community to pick the movie. Read the full article → from Rec invites voting on Trunk or Treat Movie
The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau (MBVB) is encouraging organizations in Southborough (and 18 other towns) to apply for marketing grants. Read the full article → from Mini Grants available for attracting MetroWest Boston visitors
[Editor’s Note: I was notified by the funeral home that the family has updated last year’s obituary to include a graveside service scheduled for this weekend.]
Charles A. “Charlie” Keller, 81, of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Keller, 81
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.
To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Sign up for Fall RAP 2
On September 25th, 2024 Leona Straube Foote, 84, of Marshfield, formerly of Southborough, passed away surrounded by her family. Lee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who glowed with pride for her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leona Straube Foote, 84
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day