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
The week in sports
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The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Combined School Committees, Conservation, and more
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)
Obituary: Paul Norman Krauss, 87
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved father, Paul Norman Krauss. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Norman Krauss, 87
Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86
Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86, of Southborough and formerly of Riverton, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86
Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Support Southborough business owners 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 the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Thanksgiving reminders
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
The recent Scouting for Food drive was a success. I’m sharing BSA’s announcement with their thank you for the community’s generosity to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
Obituary: Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90
Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90, longtime resident of Southborough, passed away November 24, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard Varney married for 68 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90
What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
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 What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)
Public survey on plan to add Dog Park, Splash Pad, and accessibility improvements.
Rec is asking for feedback on a park upgrade that would add two public amenities the Town is currently lacking: a splash pad, and a dog park.
In addition to those details, I’m looking at why the Lundblad Dog Park project was cancelled. Read the full article → from Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)
Register Kids for Spring Lacrosse
Northborough-Southborough Lacrosse youth programs opened registration this fall for spring play. The sport is open boys and girls in both towns.
Below is the info for the separate Boys and Girls leagues. Read the full article → from Register Kids for Spring Lacrosse
SFA Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday afternoon
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Southborough Firefighters have already beeen promoting their annual tree sale that will kick off this Friday afternoon. Read the full article → from SFA Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday afternoon
Winter Wishes only at 50% of goal!
Please donate now to help make the most impact this holiday season for Southborough families in need.
Organizers were hoping to have donations in by today. But a this point, they’re only about halfway to this year’s goal. So they are asking those who planned to make donations to get them in by next Friday. Read the full article → from Winter Wishes only at 50% of goal!
ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress — Tonight & Tomorrow
Last night, Algonquin students hit their big stage to entertain with the comedic retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. For those that haven’t seen it yet, there are still two more chances to attend the musical. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress — Tonight & Tomorrow