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
Obituary: Arnold E. Ferrari, 97
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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
Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Order your wreaths from the Gardeners for delivery by December 3rd
This year, the Gardeners are selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Library closing early today (Updated)
The Southborough Library is forced to close at 1:00 pm today. Read the full article → from Library closing early today (Updated)
Post-season Update
Girls Soccer falls in Finals; Thanksgiving Football
Aside from the annual Turkey Day game, Algonquin fall sports came to a close on Saturday.
Although they didn’t come home with Championship titles, two Titans teams can boast having made it all the way to the Final Division 1 competitions. Read the full article → from Post-season Update
The week in government
Planning Board and SHOPC on MBTA Communities Action Plan; Select Board on Hopkinton request for water connection
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
Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
In advance of the holidays, SYFS is holding its annual gift card collection drive.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a helping hand to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
Post-season Update
ARHS Girls Soccer is in Saturday's State Finals!
Girls Soccer is moving on again to compete in state playoffs this weekend. Read the full article → from Post-season Update
Obituary: Willard Johnson III, 79
Willard “Will” Barron Johnson, 3rd, 79, a 52-year resident of Southborough, currently of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Willard Johnson III, 79
Donate Coats – Saturday at Transfer Station
When you head to the Transfer Station this weekend, you can make a drop off for a collection drive.
The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Donate Coats – Saturday at Transfer Station
Select Board denies Hazard Pay to Town staff
On Tuesday night, the Board voted to "not support" the ARPA Committee's recommendation to give bonuses to workers who were at extra risk during the first peak months of the pandemic.
The Select Board voted against using any of the $3M the Town is eligible for in ARPA funds as hazard pay for Southborough Town employees whose jobs put them at elevated risk at the start of the pandemic. Read the full article → from Select Board denies Hazard Pay to Town staff
Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile
A Blood Mobile will be visiting Southborough. Residents are encouraged to donate life saving blood.
Donors at upcoming blood drives will be rewarded with a $10 gas card. Read the full article → from Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile