There is a new “Save the Date” for the Special Town Meeting this winter. The STM will open on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm. It will be held at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd
News
Obituary: Georgette “Gigi” Ranauro, 93

Georgette (Levasseur) C. Ranauro,“Gigi”, 93, of East Falmouth, MA formerly of Southborough, MA passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Georgette “Gigi” Ranauro, 93
Obituary: Michael Willoughby, 69

Michael Willoughby, 69, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 22, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael Willoughby, 69
Book your Christmas Tree pickup – January 10th

As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Book your Christmas Tree pickup – January 10th
“In with the new”? How to “out with the old”.
How to best help others when you get rid of items you no longer need. (Plus, what you can recycle vs trash when you cleanup after the holidays.)

This isn’t just the time of year for giving. It also results in a time of getting — which can lead to the desire for ridding your home of items you no longer need. Read the full article → from “In with the new”? How to “out with the old”.
Christmas week (quick links)

I’ll be taking some personal time for a few days. (Though, I have some pre-written stories scheduled to post this Friday.) Below are quick links to info you may be looking for in the meantime: Read the full article → from Christmas week (quick links)
The week in sports

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
CA: Increased reports of “hate, bias” incidents at Algonquin
Last week, school leaders discussed the rise in reported incidents and how they are trying to handle the issue.
Last week, the Regional School Committee meeting heard from Superintendent Martineau about recent reports related to hate/bias incidents.
In his presentation, he specified that seven incidents were reported since the start of this school year. That’s up from the three reported during the same period last year. Read the full article → from CA: Increased reports of “hate, bias” incidents at Algonquin
“Dunkin’ Roundtable” establishes scholarship to honor Southborough manager’s son
Longtime Patrons Celebrate Annual Dunkin’ Holiday Party and Announce Memorial Scholarship

I’m sharing a feelgood story from a group of Southborough community members who call themselves the “Dunkin’ Roundtable”. Read the full article → from “Dunkin’ Roundtable” establishes scholarship to honor Southborough manager’s son
The week in government

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
What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2025

Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2025
Winds cause outages and blocked roadways

The high winds have led to outages across town, impacting traffic lights, and at least two “impassible” roadways. Read the full article → from Winds cause outages and blocked roadways
Letter: Continued Concerns about the Neary Project
[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 Amelia Braun.] Read the full article → from Letter: Continued Concerns about the Neary Project
Neighbors For Peace express support for Southborough’s Jewish community

An organizer from Southborough’s Neighbors for Peace group asked me to share a message with readers. Read the full article → from Neighbors For Peace express support for Southborough’s Jewish community