Special Town Meeting is just two days away. Here’s my updated overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Kathy Cook for the Select Board.]
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Select Board, I am writing to express support of Article 3 on the Warrant for Saturday’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting
Bertha “Bea” Ginga, a lifelong resident of Southborough and its beloved unofficial mayor, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved her on October 12, 2026, a date made especially poignant as it would have been her 63rd wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Doc. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bea (Misener) Ginga, 93
At Saturday’s Special Town Meeting, voters will be asked to rescind a portion of previously approved borrowing authorizations that the Select Board determined was larger than needed. But one of those requests is being questioned. Read the full article → from STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget
For the 6th year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 15: Sign up now!
Barbara Crosby Malloy, wife of the late Matthew J. Malloy, Jr., of Southborough, died Sunday, October 11, peacefully at home with her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara Ann (Crosby) Malloy, 94
The CPC and Trails Committee are bringing a funding request to Special Town Meeting for a footbridge help safely close a gap in Town and regional trails. It faces stiff opposition from the Advisory Committee and Select Board. But they don’t have the final word on the funding request. That lies with voters who participate in this Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Voting Results are in and Southborough kids love the rainbow
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The community is mourning the loss of the woman that many have long dubbed the “Unofficial Mayor” of Southborough. Bertha Ginga, who most residents knew as “Bea”, died at the age of 93. Read the full article → from Southborough loses “Unofficial Mayor” Bea Ginga
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 (Updated)
Saturday evening, the downtown art studio will hold another art reception. The event will feature paintings by Southborough native Kassandra Hostage. Read the full article → from Outdoor sale and indoor exhibit near the Heritage Day field
If you’re looking for a way to spend some quality time with family/friends in town this fall — before it gets too cold to enjoy — make plans to hang out at the newly enhanced downtown Heritage Park.
This month, the Town added new equipment that should give the community a reason to make the most of the public space. Read the full article → from Enjoy Activities in Heritage Park
A Southborough author and educator is among the Framingham community members being honored in their inaugural Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month ceremony Read the full article → from Framingham honoring Southborough resident for “commitment to opening doors and creating space for others”