The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau (MBVB) is encouraging organizations in Southborough (and 18 other towns) to apply for marketing grants. Read the full article → from Mini Grants available for attracting MetroWest Boston visitors
[Editor’s Note: I was notified by the funeral home that the family has updated last year’s obituary to include a graveside service scheduled for this weekend.]
Charles A. “Charlie” Keller, 81, of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Keller, 81
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.
To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Sign up for Fall RAP 2
On September 25th, 2024 Leona Straube Foote, 84, of Marshfield, formerly of Southborough, passed away surrounded by her family. Lee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who glowed with pride for her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leona Straube Foote, 84
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day
SFD is inviting the public to its Open House, with live demos and other fun, on Heritage Day Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day
Be an early bird and register for the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K Walk & Run. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble registration is open (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
On Saturday, Southborough again showed its generosity in answering the call for a collection drive to help people in need. Read the full article → from Southborough community delivered 35,000 lbs of needed supplies to Hurricane victims (Updated)
Ahmed White, 69, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ahmed I. White, 69
Among those whose properties were hard hit by Hurricane Helene are two former longtime residents of Southborough. Friends are asking the community to donate funds to help former residents who “lost everything” in the storm. Read the full article → from GoFundMe to help former residents “rebuild” after Hurricane Helene
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
Donna M. Vizzo, of Northborough, 76, passed away in Brigham and Woman’s Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donna M. Vizzo, 76
The Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ in less than two weeks. Registration is required. Days later, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu on Oct 16 & ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 19