Ruiqing Liu, 90, of Southborough, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayland, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ruiqing Liu, 90
Obituary: Ruiqing Liu, 90
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Sign up for Pickleball Lessons this fall (Updated)
Adults ages 18+ can sign up for intro classes or the "Beginner 2" version
Southborough Rec is promoting two levels of outdoor Pickleball lessons for beginners starting right after Labor Day. Read the full article → from Sign up for Pickleball Lessons this fall (Updated)
Contributions sought for new Southborough Pet Pantry
Two Southborough residents teamed up to launch a Southborough chapter of the Central Mass Pet Pantry.
Food and supplies are available through the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Contributions sought for new Southborough Pet Pantry
Fall Scoops Lacrosse for 3-8 year olds
The Northborough-Southborough youth program promises smiles.
No experience is needed for kids to sign up for the co-ed “Learn to Play” program that includes preschoolers and Kindergarteners. Read the full article → from Fall Scoops Lacrosse for 3-8 year olds
The week in government
Planning Board, ZBA, Conservation Commission, 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
Obituary: Donna Marie O’Neill, 63
Donna M. O’Neill, 63, of Beverly, MA passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donna Marie O’Neill, 63
Mosquito warning: West Nile Virus detected in Southborough sample
Southborough is at low risk but should take precautions
Although the health risks mosquitos pose are still low in Southborough, residents should take actions to protect themselves (and be aware of regions where risks are higher.) Read the full article → from Mosquito warning: West Nile Virus detected in Southborough sample
Obituary: Vincent A. Bombaci, 92
Vincent A. Bombaci, better known as Vin or Vinny, 92, of Scarborough, ME, and Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 10, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Vincent A. Bombaci, 92
CA: St. Matthew’s Rev. Flynn celebrates 60th anniversary
In June, St. Matthew’s parish celebrated its pastor’s 60th year as a priest, with more than half of that serving the parishioners of the Southborough church. The Community Advocate covered the big anniversary. Read the full article → from CA: St. Matthew’s Rev. Flynn celebrates 60th anniversary
Sign up for free Narcan Training
Southborough Public Health is offering more free training sessions for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Southborough and the Greater Boroughs Partnership is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training
Obituary: Francis Atchue, Sr., 78
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Francis (Frank) Atchue Sr. on August 7, 2024, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Francis Atchue, Sr., 78
4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)
Last night, members of the Neary Building Committee chose not to delay their decision on the big school project.
According to the Chair, they cast a unanimous vote to approve the version voters will be asked to approve or reject at a Town Meeting in April. That choice was for a 4 grade school. Read the full article → from 4 Grade Version of Building Approved for Neary School project (Updated)
Tricentennial Update (Updated)
Today, the Town issued a press release/announcement publicizing the work being done to prepare for Southborough’s 300th Anniversary in 2027. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Update (Updated)
Obituary: Sharon (Gaudion) Sanford, 81
Sharon G. “Shari” (Gaudion) Sanford, 81, of Southborough, passed away at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and her family was her greatest joy. Read the full article → from Obituary: Sharon (Gaudion) Sanford, 81