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 sports
Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
This weekend, kids can make and hang ornaments, then take home the gift of a free book from the Friends' Holiday Book Sale. And adults can stuff-a-bag of books for $5!
The Southborough Library will host its annual kids party to trim the Christmas Tree. While families are there, they can also shop at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. Read the full article → from Tree Trimming Party & Book Sale at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Combined School Committees, Conservation, 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 (Updated)
Obituary: Paul Norman Krauss, 87
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved father, Paul Norman Krauss. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Norman Krauss, 87
Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86
Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86, of Southborough and formerly of Riverton, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth (Montano) Young, 86
Events this week (Updated)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
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
Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
The recent Scouting for Food drive was a success. I’m sharing BSA’s announcement with their thank you for the community’s generosity to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
Obituary: Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90
Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90, longtime resident of Southborough, passed away November 24, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard Varney married for 68 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen (Walkup) Varney, 90
Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Dec 7
Pilgrim Church will again host the choral performance of selections from Handel's Messiah.
On Sunday, December 7th, the Messiah Community Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah. Read the full article → from Messiah Community Chorus Concert — Dec 7
What’s Open and Closed this week (Updated)
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 this week (Updated)
Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)
Public survey on plan to add Dog Park, Splash Pad, and accessibility improvements.
Rec is asking for feedback on a park upgrade that would add two public amenities the Town is currently lacking: a splash pad, and a dog park.
In addition to those details, I’m looking at why the Lundblad Dog Park project was cancelled. Read the full article → from Rec seeking feedback on upgrades to Fayville Playground (Updated)
Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop for 10–15 Year Olds — Dec 6
On a day when many adults, and even young kids, will be running around to holiday shopping events, Southborough Recreation is offering tweens and young teens the chance to craft their own gifts, or a keepsake for themselves. Read the full article → from Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop for 10–15 Year Olds — Dec 6