This afternoon, the Southborough Fire Department and multiple neighboring towns responded to a fire reported at 60 Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Fire on Flagg Road (Updated)
Fire on Flagg Road (Updated)
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Alumni Art Exhibit at St. Mark’s School – Monday
St. Mark’s School is inviting the public to join them for an art exhibition this Monday evening. Read the full article → from Alumni Art Exhibit at St. Mark’s School – Monday
Do you plow/shovel snow in Southborough? Let the Senior Center know.
Many seniors aren’t up to clearing snow after a storm. The Southborough Senior Center is looking to compile a list of vendors that seniors can hire this winter. Read the full article → from Do you plow/shovel snow in Southborough? Let the Senior Center know.
Shop-With-A-Cop
Apply by Dec 13th for kids to participate.
The Southborough Police will again be part of the annual “Shop-With-A-Cop” event. They are encouraging families in need to apply to join them. Read the full article → from Shop-With-A-Cop
New “Cozy Cocoon” at Fayville Playground
Last week, the Town announced that a new feature was installed at Fayville Playground. The forecast is decent enough this week that families with kids may want to check it out. Read the full article → from New “Cozy Cocoon” at Fayville Playground
Finn students pie principal
It’s a silly bit of news out of the schools. But the video made me smile so I’m hoping it makes readers smile, too. Read the full article → from Finn students pie principal
Obituary: Edna G. (Lewis) Polanik, 95
Edna G. (Lewis) Polanik, 95, of Dracut, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at her home in Dracut, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edna G. (Lewis) Polanik, 95
Update on Park Central at ZBA
This Wednesday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals will reopen its 40B permit hearing for the proposed building of 200 condo units on the Park Central site. The planned focus of the discussion are some of the most controversial elements to the project – the developer’s purported violation of terms agreed to with abutters agreed to in a prior “Covenant” and traffic the project will generate on backroads.
At the opening hearing in October, the board laid out a process for the hearing, heard a presentation on the overall project, and asked about the impact of litigation over the covenant. Read the full article → from Update on Park Central at ZBA
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 12th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Obituary: Jiewen Hu, 84
It’s with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jiewen Hu, 84, of Southborough, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jiewen Hu, 84
Holiday giving drives in Southborough
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
Feel Better Fitness class for ages 55+ on Tuesdays
Starting tomorrow, Southborough Recreation is offering a specialized fitness class for residents ages 55 years and older. Read the full article → from Feel Better Fitness class for ages 55+ on Tuesdays
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
Planning Board meeting, SCAC vote on grants, ZBA Hearing on Park Central, 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