Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92, of Hingham, Massachusetts died peacefully on May 26, 2026, with her family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92
Obituary: Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92
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Obituary: Margaret A. Driscoll, 86
Margaret A. Driscoll, recently of Norwood, formerly of Newton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 86, with family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret A. Driscoll, 86
The week in government (Updated-again)
Planning Board, Stewardship Committee, Conservation Comission, Open Space Preservation 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 (Updated-again)
Obituary: Maureen J. Vanesian, 92
Maureen J. Vanesian, 92, of Southborough, formerly of Newton and Revere, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19th after a brief battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen J. Vanesian, 92
Obituary: Arthur Ronald Miner, 90
Arthur Miner, 90, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur Ronald Miner, 90
Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission
The vote to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie could hobble the OSPC and impact the Stewardship Committee. The board plans to consider the Stewardship issue on July 5th.
This week, the Select Board appears to have cut the legs out from under another committee formed by Town Meeting without first bringing a proposed change to voters.
The board unanimously voted to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie to the Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC). Gillespie has served on the OSPC for 24 years and chaired it for the past 9.
The decision will leave the committee (with two other vacancies) without a quorum after June 30th. Read the full article → from Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission
Electric Wire fire on Latisquama causing area power outage (Updated)
Updated with SFD video
This afternoon, a power outage is impacting about 100 customers in the area of Latisquama Road and the neighborhood behind it. The outage is caused by utility wires that caught fire. Read the full article → from Electric Wire fire on Latisquama causing area power outage (Updated)
CA profiles of community members
This spring, the Community Advocate published stories about four members of the Southborough community. Today, I’m sharing those stories. Read the full article → from CA profiles of community members
Obituary: Wendy Ann Willman, 57
Wendy Willman, 57, a longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at home, following a 14-month battle with leukemia. Read the full article → from Obituary: Wendy Ann Willman, 57
Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
Apothecary Artists is inviting artists to apply by July 12th to be part of the 2nd annual juried exhibit.
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
SPD arrests teen driver who was allegedly drunk when he hit a Southborough home
After a car crashed into a southside home on Sunday, police arrested the driver and passenger on related charges. Read the full article → from SPD arrests teen driver who was allegedly drunk when he hit a Southborough home
Reminder: Community Stargazing is Tonight
Whether you’re a fan of astronomy, astrology, or wishing upon a star — make a plan to head to Trottier’s outdoor track tonight, Monday, June 15th. The community is invited to participate in stargazing.
And, fortunately, the forecast seems to be for favorable conditions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Community Stargazing is Tonight
The week in government (Updated)
Combined School Committee, Select Board, Regional School Comittee, 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)
Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines — June 24
The "Conversation" with the Police Chief is a non-political event sponsored by "Hate Has No Home Here"
The group “Southborough Hate Has No Home Here” is sponsoring a community forum with Southborough Police Chief Ryan Newell. The focus of the event is his department’s role related to immigration enforcement. Read the full article → from Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines — June 24