The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues next week
An organizer for Algonquin Regional High School’s Class of 1976 next reunion asked me to help spread the word. And she’s looking for people to help her get in touch with “Missing Alumni”. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s Class of ’76 50th Reunion is Next Fall
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their sixth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Continues Setting Records for Food Harvested for Food Pantries
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
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
The world became a little dimmer and considerably less fabulous on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, when John Patrick Manning, III, 58, of Cambridge (formerly of Southborough), had his final beauty rest and passed away peacefully in his sleep. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Patrick Manning III, 58
Ned Paul Anderson, 81, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away on December 3, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ned Paul Anderson, 81
NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release today about arrests made during a traffic stop overnight on Route 9. Read the full article → from SPD announces arrests for possession of drugs and handgun
A week from tomorrow, the community is invited to a “no-nonsense” talk hosted by “The Whiny GYNie” focused on (peri) menopause.
There is a fee to attend the “Evidence-based” discussion with tips and Q&A with a resident-advocate and an OB/GYN. Read the full article → from Menopause: Real Talk, Real Solutions — Dec 11
Southborough Recreation is encouraging the public to register for its Second Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest & community map
Last week, I posted about Southborough Recreation’s survey about, and plans for, major upgrades to Fayville Park. Since it was a couple of days before Thanksgiving, many readers may have missed the news. So, I’m posting a reminder, highlighting that the survey deadline is this Monday, December 8th. Read the full article → from Survey due Monday on Dog Park, Splash Pad and other upgrades to Fayville Playground
Yesterday, I posted the details of tonight’s Select Board Meeting. The agenda hasn’t changed (at least for the public portion of the meeting). But, the board won’t be asking anyone to brave the roads to participate. Read the full article → from Select Board Meeting is zoom-only tonight & Library closed early (Updated)
The school is selling Christmas, Hannukah, and winter themed gift bags with profits going directly to the students who made them. Read the full article → from Order NECC student-made gift bags for the holidays (or anytime)