The same night that the Select Board approved the seasonal parking ban to make room on streets for snow plows this winter, they adopted a new policy for handling the occasional “unavoidable” damage to mailboxes from plows. Read the full article → from Town adopts policy for damaged mailbox reimbursements
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Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Rec offers basketball for ages 18+ and hockey leagues for ages 35+
This winter, Southborough Recreation is offering opportunities to join two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
Preliminary options presented to the Combined School Committee for next year’s calendars being considered cover the range of adding more religious holiday observances to eliminating them all together. It appeared at last week’s meeting that the group vetting the options is leaning towards adding more. Read the full article → from School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 17th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Yesterday, I posted news about Southborough Recreation’s First Annual House Decorating Contest. (And that Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards to register to be included on a community map.)
What I missed sharing is some key details including the link to register and the deadline! Read the full article → from Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
EMC sold 32 Coslin Drive for $26.1M
One of EMC’s properties in Southborough was purchased last week for $26.1 million. The 145,000-square-foot* office building on a 19.76 acre parcel at 32 Coslin Drive was purchased by Atlantic Management Corp. Read the full article → from EMC sold 32 Coslin Drive for $26.1M
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by St. Mark's Church on December 18th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest and map (Updated)
Rec holding a House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by
Southborough Recreation is holding its First Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest and map (Updated)
MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
Tomorrow night, the MetroWest RECC is holding a “Community Update” on the future regional emergency dispatch center for Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton. In addition to the meeting details, I’m also recapping an update on the project from last week’s Select Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
A Southborough neighborhood is sharing an update on its growing success supporting area shelters and food pantries through its community garden.
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their fifth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
Obituary: William H. Park, Jr. 92
William H. Park, Jr. 92, of Madison, NH and formerly a longtime resident of Southborough, passed away at his home on Thursday, November, 28, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: William H. Park, Jr. 92
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
The week in government
School Committee on Preliminary FY26 Budget, ZBA on 120 Turnpike Rd decision, 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
Town House announces “Remote Work Next Thursday and Friday”
According to a News Flash from the Town, the Town House will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13. Read the full article → from Town House announces “Remote Work Next Thursday and Friday”