Above: Residents sorted items the community donated for a Southborough business to drive down to aid hurricane victims in other states. (pics L-R by Beth Melo and from contributed photo)
Southborough again showed its generosity in answering the call for a collection drive to help people in need. Read the full article →
Ahmed White, 69, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ahmed I. White, 69
Among those whose properties were hard hit by Hurricane Helene are two former longtime residents of Southborough. Friends are asking the community to donate funds to help former residents who “lost everything” in the storm. Read the full article → from GoFundMe to help former residents “rebuild” after Hurricane Helene
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
Donna M. Vizzo, of Northborough, 76, passed away in Brigham and Woman’s Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donna M. Vizzo, 76
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
The Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ in less than two weeks. Registration is required. Days later, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu on Oct 16 & ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 19
Karl L. Hanner, of Southborough, died at the age of 80 on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after suffering a heart attack while riding his bike near his family’s beloved Pine Island Lake house in Westhampton, Massachusetts. He died with his beloved wife by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Karl L. Hanner, 80
Our family and friends grieve the loss of a cherished son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend, Christopher Folk. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Folk, 51
The group of artists that opened a studio/gallery in a former downtown pharmacy in 2021 has relocated to a new downtown location.
Apothecary Artists Studios and Gallery is excited to invite the community to their new and improved space “for a fun kickoff event” over Heritage Day weekend. Read the full article → from Apothecary Artists: Grand Opening of new location
As I previously reported, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the application for the rebooted version of a large 40B development at Park Central off of Flagg Road.
The legal justification for that decision is important, given that the developer’s threat to appeal. This week, the written decision was posted to the Town’s website. Read the full article → from Park Central Denial Decision posted (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A group of residents and a Southborough business are working together to support relief efforts for the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
They are asking for help from our community through specified donations. The collection will be this Saturday outside of the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Collection for Hurricane Helene — Saturday
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings: