I didn’t have the best angle on Santa this year when it came to snapping photos, but there were no bad seats when it came to seeing — and feeling — his arrival. Read the full article → from Photos: Santa Day in Southborough
The Southborough Open Land Foundation has received a federal grant to create a wildlife habitat for at-risk species on the Beals Preserve. They’re hosting a meeting on Tuesday night to give more details about the project. Read the full article → from SOLF hopes to create shrubland habitat at Beals Preserve
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
With tonight’s big matchup between the Patriots and the Jets, this event at the library tomorrow night could not be better timed. Read the full article → from Local author to share his ‘Patriot Pride’ at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in goverment
As someone who makes a hobby out of knowing all things Southborough, putting together the first – of what I hope will be an annual – Shop Local Guide has been an eye-opener. Who knew there were so many great holiday options right in our own backyard? Read the full article → from My Southborough Shop Local Guide: Where to find holiday gifts in your own backyard
You no doubt already know it’s a big weekend in Southborough, but here’s the calendar with links to more info in case you need a refresher on the details. Read the full article → from What to do this weekend – so much holiday fun!
If the MetroWest Regional Collaborative has anything to do with it, one day you might be able to walk through nature all the way from Southborough to Wellesley. Read the full article → from Planning group wants to link open space in Southborough and beyond
After nearly three years before the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Woodland Meadows 40B project off Oak Hill Road was finally approved by the board in October. But that doesn’t mean you should start looking for bulldozers on the site any time soon. Read the full article → from Developer appeals town decision on Woodland Meadows 40B
Algonquin recently released its honor roll for the first term of the school year. There are three levels of honors, with Principal’s List being the highest. Read the full article → from Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Running a marathon is one thing, but how about running from Southborough to Boston and back again? That’s exactly what Southborough resident Dan O’Rourke is planning to do on Saturday. Lucky for O’Rourke he’s planned some stops along the way. Read the full article → from Southborough resident to run 50 miles for health
The idea of a chemical transfer plant in Westborough not far from the Southborough border has some residents nervous. But in a letter to Selectmen this week, Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. sought to allay some of the fears. Read the full article → from Fire chief says proposed chemical transfer station poses ‘little risk’
There’s oh-so-much holiday goodness going on this weekend. Here’s another event to add to the list. St. Mark’s will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Parish Hall. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s to hold annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week