Gordon Jay Smith, 76, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gordon J. Smith, 76
Obituary: Gordon J. Smith, 76
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The week in government
Board of Health Hearing; Select Board hearings on auto sales license and Tax Classification; 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
Volunteers can still act quickly to pick a Route for Scouting for Food
I checked in with the drive volunteers and discovered a whole lot of routes are still unselected. You don’t have to be a scouting family to lend a hand. Read the full article → from Volunteers can still act quickly to pick a Route for Scouting for Food
Scouting for Food Route Pickup is 8-10 this morning
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Given the timing of issues with SNAP benefit programs, this comes at a time when pantry clients may be especially in need of community support. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food Route Pickup is 8-10 this morning
Grief Support Group for Seniors (Updated)
Apply by next Friday to join a new, free biweekly support group that begins on November 10th
Southborough Youth and Family Services and the Southborough Senior Center are sponsoring a new support group for seniors dealing with grief. The program will meet bi-weekly starting a week from Monday. But space is limited and registration is due by Friday, November 7th. Read the full article → from Grief Support Group for Seniors (Updated)
New “Meditations for the Nations” series starting Wednesday afternoon
St. Mark's Church is welcoming those troubled by "division, unrest, and fear in our country" to meditate for "healing through spiritual means". 30 minute drop-in events will take place twice monthly.
St. Mark’s Church’s invites community members to share concerns with others and take part in guided and silent meditation. Read the full article → from New “Meditations for the Nations” series starting Wednesday afternoon
Friends of the Library Socks Fundraiser ends next Thursday
Don't miss out on buying fun socks that will make you want to kick up your feet and read!
For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling socks to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library Socks Fundraiser ends next Thursday
Obituary: Gary I. Schofield, 72
Gary I. Schofield, formerly of Southborough and Wayland, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025 while travelling with his wife Stephenie. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gary I. Schofield, 72
Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 16: Sign up now!
The 5th Annual free fun run for kids of all ages includes an incentive to register by Friday.
For the 5th year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 16: Sign up now!
Obituary: Anne C. (Gilbertson) Bartulis, 86
Anne C. Bartulis, 86, Southborough, died peacefully on October 9, 2025, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anne C. (Gilbertson) Bartulis, 86
More Special Town Meeting Highlights
I’m writing one final wrap-up of highlights from the Fall Special Town Meeting. I’ve already recapped the discussions related to three of the 10 Articles on the Warrant. Here is a quick look at the remaining 7. I’m also covering the Town’s progress on using clickers for vote counts. Read the full article → from More Special Town Meeting Highlights
Reminder: Scouting for Food is a week from Saturday
The annual town wide collection for the Food Pantry is coming up at a time when it may be especially needed.
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Given the timing of issues with SNAP benefit programs, this comes at a time when pantry clients may be especially in need of community support. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food is a week from Saturday
Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance
Outspoken Town Meeting voters were fairly unified in a desire to see changes in how the government is run. But they were split on the process for next steps. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance
Sign up to Run/Walk or Help at the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
Start signing up to run or walk! Volunteers are also needed to help with Friends of Recreation's only annual fundraiser
Be an early bird and register for the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K Walk & Run.
Or, help out organizers of the annual feel good community event by joining the flock of volunteers who make the annual fundraiser possible. Read the full article → from Sign up to Run/Walk or Help at the Gobble Wobble (Updated)