Less than four years an owl was rescued from a soccer net at Trottier Middle School, another owl became entangled on the same field.
The tale will hopefully end happily tonight, but could have ended badly. Rescuers are seeking to alert the community of the hazard that athletic nets left out unattended can pose to area wildlife. Read the full article → from Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net
Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails
Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92, of Hingham, Massachusetts died peacefully on May 26, 2026, with her family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92
Margaret A. Driscoll, recently of Norwood, formerly of Newton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 86, with family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret A. Driscoll, 86
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-again)
Maureen J. Vanesian, 92, of Southborough, formerly of Newton and Revere, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19th after a brief battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen J. Vanesian, 92
Arthur Miner, 90, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur Ronald Miner, 90
This week, the Select Board appears to have cut the legs out from under another committee formed by Town Meeting without first bringing a proposed change to voters.
The board unanimously voted to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie to the Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC). Gillespie has served on the OSPC for 24 years and chaired it for the past 9.
The decision will leave the committee (with two other vacancies) without a quorum after June 30th. Read the full article → from Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission
This afternoon, a power outage is impacting about 100 customers in the area of Latisquama Road and the neighborhood behind it. The outage is caused by utility wires that caught fire. Read the full article → from Electric Wire fire on Latisquama causing area power outage (Updated)
This spring, the Community Advocate published stories about four members of the Southborough community. Today, I’m sharing those stories. Read the full article → from CA profiles of community members
Wendy Willman, 57, a longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at home, following a 14-month battle with leukemia. Read the full article → from Obituary: Wendy Ann Willman, 57
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
After a car crashed into a southside home on Sunday, police arrested the driver and passenger on related charges. Read the full article → from SPD arrests teen driver who was allegedly drunk when he hit a Southborough home
Whether you’re a fan of astronomy, astrology, or wishing upon a star — make a plan to head to Trottier’s outdoor track tonight, Monday, June 15th. The community is invited to participate in stargazing.
And, fortunately, the forecast seems to be for favorable conditions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Community Stargazing is Tonight