You may have heard about a massive fire in downtown Milford yesterday evening. The Southborough Fire Department was among the responders supporting Milford’s efforts. Read the full article → from SFD provided support at Milford’s 4 alarm fire
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday (Updated)
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
Gordon Jay Smith, 76, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gordon J. Smith, 76
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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!
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
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