Residents who are looking for a chance to dig into more details on the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting in May may want to mark their calendars. Read the full article → from Neary Building presentation to Select Board — Dec 17
News
Town accepting feedback on Sidewalk Accessibility Report
A contractor hired by the Town to conduct Southborough’s “ADA Self-Evaluation” on Town sidewalks came out with its report this year. The draft report is posted to the Public Works website and the public is encouraged to provide feedback. Read the full article → from Town accepting feedback on Sidewalk Accessibility Report
Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Until March 15th, there is no parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Celebrating two DPW retirements
Last week, I shared news that longtime Town employee Bridget Gilleney was retiring as of yesterday. Community members turned out to wish her congratulations in person. And the DPW posted news that another longtime employee, Dean Cibelli, is retiring after 36 year in the Highway Department. Read the full article → from Celebrating two DPW retirements
Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
SYFS & the Library are continuing to team up to offer a special "community book discussion group", a few chapters at a time. The second topic deals with navigating depression/anxiety
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the first topic tackled, you may want to join a new book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
Holiday giving drives in Southborough (Updated)
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough (Updated)
Donate to help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
The Winter Wishes program is in need of donations to help make winter months and the holidays happy ones for families struggling this year.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again asking residents (who can afford to) to give a boost to families in town experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Donate to help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
The week in sports
Thanksgiving Football's emotional win, Hall of Fame inductions, and entering winter season.
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
The week in government
Planning hearings on Mixed-Use at 2 East Main St, and Reservoir Meadows development; Select Board on Mailbox Damage Policy and Contract for Engineering Services; Combined School Committees on '25-'26 Calendar and Assabet Valley Collaborative updates; 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
Shop Local for the holidays and support Small Business Saturday
Support Southborough business owners throughout the holiday season
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
Thanksgiving reminders
Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
A reader reached out to me to ask me to share the news about the a popular, longtime Town employee who is about to retire. Read the full article → from Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Town Hours for the holiday
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 Thanksgiving week
ARHS Athletics: College Commitments and Hall of Fame inductions
Last week, Algonquin celebrated seniors who secured commitments to play in college Division 1-3 athletics next year. And this week, the school will host a ceremony to celebrate alumni, former coaches and athletic boosters for earning a place in ARHS Athletics’ Hall of Fame. Read the full article → from ARHS Athletics: College Commitments and Hall of Fame inductions