Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92, of Hingham, Massachusetts died peacefully on May 26, 2026, with her family by her side. Read the full article →
Obituary: Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92
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
Planning Board, Stewardship 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
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
Events this week
Art Receptions, Rent, Live Music, Electronic Recycle Day, Outdoor Story Time, Forum on SPD & ICE, and more
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
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
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Electric Wire fire on Latisquama causing area power outage
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
Party for 12-18 year olds — Wednesday
The library will kick off teens and tweens' Summer Reading with free make-your-own-sundaes and other fun activities.
The day before school gets out for summer, the Southborough Library is holding an early celebration for 12–18 year olds. Read the full article → from Party for 12-18 year olds — Wednesday
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
Virtual Author Talks through August
A look at the zoom author talks for children, teens, and adults that Southborough residents can join through the library
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. Most are targeted to adults, but a talk this Thursday evening is geared to kids in grades K–3, and one next month features a young adult author. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks through August
Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8
An author/illustrator will work with children at the Southborough Library again this spring to help them express themselves with ink. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8