No doubt it will be the trip of a lifetime. Next summer, more than 50 Southborough Boy Scouts will spend 12 days backpacking through Denali National Park in Alaska. Read the full article → from Southborough scouts fundraising for a trip to Alaska
Southborough is a small town, and while there’s plenty going on within our borders, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise when a young beat reporter decides to set his sights on bigger markets. Such is the case with Evan Lips. Read the full article → from MWDN reporter Evan Lips bids adieu
In August, Southborough’s unemployment rate hit a 15-month low. In September, things stayed just about the same. Read the full article → from September unemployment essentially unchanged in Southborough
Here’s another chance for the kids to wear their Halloween costumes. Southborough Youth and Family Services will hold their annual Halloween party at Finn on Friday night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Halloween party at Finn on Friday night
Tune into ABC on Halloween night and you’ll catch a glimpse of the ghoulish genius of Southborough resident Mike Krausert. Read the full article → from Southborough resident part of Extreme Home Makeover Halloween episode
The Gulbankian family was scheduled to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night for the latest round in what has become a nearly year-long quest to continuing operating three long-standing businesses on their Mt. Vickery Road property. But in a letter to the ZBA, the family asked for more time to prepare their site plan. Read the full article → from Gulbankians seek extension on zoning review
Southborough Rotarian Tessa Stephens posted this comment in last week’s open thread, but I thought it was worth calling out in case you missed it Read the full article → from Trottier students to go purple for polio
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Students at Neary had a special assignment last week. Dressed in red, white, and blue shirts, the students lined up to create what Principal Linda Murdock called a “living flag.” Read the full article → from Students create a ‘living flag’ at Neary
You might remember firefighter and children’s author Dayna Hilton was in Southborough earlier this month promoting her latest fire safety book Sparkles Goes to Boston. Read the full article → from Fire safety dog Sparkles has passed away
A number of recreation programs for kids and adults are starting up soon, and some still have a spots available. The Recreation Department sent along this list of programs with vacancies. Read the full article → from Space available in upcoming town recreation programs
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Fall is the time of pumpkins and foliage. It’s also the time when families with young children start looking for preschools. If you’re one such family and are curious about Montessori, consider attending one of these upcoming information sessions. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school to hold information sessions
Earlier this month the town sponsored a flu clinic for seniors. Next month they’ll open up the supplies for all residents ages 12 and up. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for all Southborough residents in November