For most of us in Southborough, the wildfires in California are horrifying but far removed. But for at least one resident, the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA was a personal tragedy. It has prompted her to reach out to the public to ask for support for the surviving victims. Read the full article → from Raising funds for Wildfire victims in memory of resident’s father
Elaine (LaPerle) Olson, 83, of Southborough, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2018, while enjoying the holiday weekend with family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine (LaPerle) Olson, 83
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
Northborough-Southborough Girls Lacrosse registration will take place in November for the upcoming Spring season. The sport is open to girls in both towns in grades 1 through 8. Read the full article → from Spring Lacrosse: Register for Boys by Sunday, Girls by Dec 15
The Southborough Senior Center will host the annual sing-a-long and a cookie swap in December. Read the full article → from Senior Center holiday fun: Sing-a-long (Dec 12) and Cookie Swap (Dec 19)
Southborough Youth and Family Services’ annual Holiday Giving Program is in full swing. Here is information on how you can participate this year. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 7
On Monday night, the Fire Chief Screening Committee held a forum to seek resident feedback on what we want/don’t want in our next chief. They didn’t really get any. But the committee reminded residents that they can still submit letters by Monday, December 3rd. Read the full article → from Comments on next Fire Chief due Monday
A second round of bids for fixing the Southborough Golf Club to work around the Public Safety Complex came in too high. Read the full article → from SWL: Golf Course RFP bids rejected again (Updated)
St. Mark’s School is inviting the community to join them for a free screening of a National Geographic film. Read the full article → from Screening of “Science Fair” – Thursday night
This Saturday, December 1st, the Southborough Library will host its annual kids party to trim the Christmas Tree. Read the full article → from Tree Trimming at the Library – December 1st
Across the country today, people are celebrating Giving Tuesday. It’s always a great excuse to update you on two Southborough girls who continue to embody the spirit of the day. It also gives you a chance to double your “giving”. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)
The ARHS class of 2020 is holding a fundraiser this week to help them “throw a great and affordable prom this May”. Fittingly, the theme of the fundraiser is prom fashion. Read the full article → from Prom Fashion Show Extravaganza – Thursday night
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Football ends on another loss; Boys Swim against Hunger
The Southborough Library is putting on “its first ever Annual Gingerbread House Competition & Showcase” next week. Read the full article → from Gingerbread House Contest – December 5th (Updated)