Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What went on and off the market over the past two weeks. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
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
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
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
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