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
“Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
In ten days, the Gardeners are holding a special free talk. They hope you’ll join them to learn about the importance of supporting pollinators and how to do it. Read the full article → from “Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & Advisory on FY26 Capital expenses; MCAS Presentation to School Committee; 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
Saturdays at Fay — Saturday
Fay School is resuming its school year series for young kids, "Saturdays at Fay".
Fay School is inviting young kids with their parents to enjoy their next “Saturdays at Fay” event. Read the full article → from Saturdays at Fay — Saturday
Obituary: Janice L. (Knowlton) Williams, 90
Janice Louise Williams, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday on Christmas Eve. Read the full article → from Obituary: Janice L. (Knowlton) Williams, 90
Events this week
Safe Spaces, Mid-Term Tutoring, Cook Book Club, Girls Who Code, Drop-In Legos, Saturdays at Fay
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
Planning Board Hearings to be continued to late January
The Board will be asked to push Monday's hearings to January 27th for 2 East Main St, Meadow Reservoir Development, and the Contractor's Yard Building at 250 Turnpike Road
I’m behind on updating readers about several projects that developers have been seeking permits for. One that I’ve been meaning to dig into is the mixed-use building downtown at 2 East Main Street. The good news for me is that I’ve been given more time, since the hearing scheduled to resume on Monday should be continued to a future date.
While I’m sharing that new, I’ll also cover the similar status of a small housing development proposed at 26 Meadow Lane and 250 Turnpike Road (contractor’s yard). Read the full article → from Planning Board Hearings to be continued to late January
Obituary: Frank Santella, Jr., 94
Frank E. Santella, Jr., son to the late Frank and Amelia (Zino) Santella of Marlborough, passed away on December 28, 2024, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Frank Santella, Jr., 94
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market over the past two weeks. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Join the Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
Reminder that SYFS & the Library offer a special "community book discussion group", covering a few chapters at a time. This month they'll start discussing navigating depression/anxiety.
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the topic tackled, you may want to join the self help book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Join the Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
Girls Who Code — Wednesdays this Winter
Next week, the Southborough Library will begin holding weekly club meetings for “Girls Who Code”. The free group is for 6th-12th graders. Read the full article → from Girls Who Code — Wednesdays this Winter
Wrapping up the holiday contests
Southborough helped make the winter holidays a bit brighter and more colorful for the community by holding special contests. Now, I’m sharing their news on the contest winners. Read the full article → from Wrapping up the holiday contests
Obituary: Penelope Jean (Kline) Phaneuf, 52
Penelope Jean (Kline) Phaneuf, 52, of Southborough, passed away on December 19, 2024, at Marlborough Hospital Read the full article → from Obituary: Penelope Jean (Kline) Phaneuf, 52
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