Last week, I posted about Southborough Recreation’s survey about, and plans for, major upgrades to Fayville Park. Since it was a couple of days before Thanksgiving, many readers may have missed the news. So, I’m posting a reminder, highlighting that the survey deadline is this Monday, December 8th. Read the full article → from Survey due Monday on Dog Park, Splash Pad and other upgrades to Fayville Playground
Yesterday, I posted the details of tonight’s Select Board Meeting. The agenda hasn’t changed (at least for the public portion of the meeting). But, the board won’t be asking anyone to brave the roads to participate. Read the full article → from Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
The school is selling Christmas, Hannukah, and winter themed gift bags with profits going directly to the students who made them. Read the full article → from Order NECC student-made gift bags for the holidays (or anytime)
The National Weather service’s “Winter Weather Advisory” for Southborough is a messy one. This morning’s snow is expected to turn to rain, then back to snow, with overlaps and a spot of freezing rain and sleet. Read the full article → from Sloppy, uncertain forecast for 1-4″ of snow mixed with rain (Updated)
In honor of tomorrow being “Giving Tuesday”, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. And I’m stressing that the Winter Wishes program still needs donations ASAP to make this year’s goal! Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough
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
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)
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved father, Paul Norman Krauss. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Norman Krauss, 87
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
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
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
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
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
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)