Two years ago, I wrote about a family from Odessa Ukraine taking refuge in Southborough. Now, community members who helped support getting the family settled here are asking the public to sign a petition to help their efforts to get the family’s visas renewed. Read the full article → from Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough
Donald P. McCormack 82 of Southborough, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family and love. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donald “Don” P. McCormack 82
This Monday night, Southborough voters are invited to participate in a Special Town Meeting to vote on 10 Articles. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report for voters to aid them in their decision making. The committee asked me to share that with readers in advance. Read the full article → from Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
Special Town Meeting is coming up in four days. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And details on attending.) Read the full article → from Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Margo (Findley) Walter, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margo L. “Findley” Walter, 89
NECC is sharing news about people worth recognizing. Read the full article → from News from NECC: Record Student Admissions, more coverage of infant autism intervention research project, and more
Southborough Youth & Family Services has been with a consultant to study “Community Needs”. Now the agency is pursuing the next step in its efforts to address needs. Read the full article → from Community Needs Assessment: Findings & Analysis Presentation — November 4th (Updated)
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) announced a “Spooky” fundraiser that is running this Friday through Sunday. Read the full article → from SOS Spooky Mini-Golf & Ice Cream Fundraiser this weekend
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on Monday about two recent arrests made during traffic stops. Both drivers were from Framingham. Read the full article → from SPD announces arrests made during traffic patrols
Heritage Day’s Nor’Easter prompted the cancellation of Southborough Rotary’s annual Pumpkin Stroll. Thanks to a partnership with The Friends of the Southborough Library, a rain date has been scheduled for the event.
The public is invited to place their decorated pumpkins on the wall for the community to enjoy this Sunday evening! Read the full article → from Rescheduled Pumpkin Stroll — Sunday (Updated)
Southborough Recreation is trying something new this fall. The department has organized a series of after school programs that allow kids to sign up for just one afternoon of fun.
Most of the programs give kids a chance to try out programs that will be offered as a weekly program in a future session of “RAP”. Read the full article → from One-Day Rec After School Programs
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food — November 8
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start in 2 ½ weeks. Read the full article → from Sing with the Messiah Community Chorus