Many of you have asked me to publish obituaries on the blog. Starting today, I’ll be doing just that. Read the full article → from Obituaries now available on My Southborough
Announcements
Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
Friends and family are invited to a “Celebration of Life” for Southborough mother Heather Barlin, who passed away on July 5 while vacationing in South Africa. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
Why flags are at half-staff today: Thursday, July 28

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half-staff today in honor of Staff Sergeant Alan Snyder who died in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half-staff today: Thursday, July 28
Stay cool at the Senior Center today and tomorrow
It’s going to be hot today. Have you heard? If you’re in need of some cool air, head on over to the Senior Center. The Southborough Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Council on Aging, has set up the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) as a cooling station due to the extreme heat that Read the full article → from Stay cool at the Senior Center today and tomorrow
It’s blogcation time!

I hope it’s obvious that I love writing this blog, because I really do. But every once in a while we all need a break, even from the things we enjoy. So it is that for the next two weeks I’ll be taking mine. It’s my annual blogcation. The break from daily posting is a Read the full article → from It’s blogcation time!
Reminder: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
The Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are collecting goods and monetary donations for Massachusetts tornado victims, and the last day to donate is Sunday, July 10. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
Donations needed for the Southborough Food Pantry

Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry typically decline in the summer months, but that doesn’t mean the need is any less. In fact, food pantry volunteers report it’s been a busy season and their supplies are getting low. Read the full article → from Donations needed for the Southborough Food Pantry
Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, July 7

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Sergeant Matthew Gallagher who was killed in Iraq late last month. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, July 7
Did you lose a camera this weekend?
My Southborough reader Nancy says her husband found a camera at the Fayville park on Sunday and they’d like to see it returned it to its rightful owner. Read the full article → from Did you lose a camera this weekend?
Find out what’s happening at the Senior Center this summer

The latest newsletter from the Southborough Senior Center is now available online. Read the full article → from Find out what’s happening at the Senior Center this summer
Welcome sponsor: Absolute Yoga
Please join me in welcoming My Southborough sponsor, Absolute Yoga. Read the full article → from Welcome sponsor: Absolute Yoga
Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Corporal William J. Woitowicz. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16
Annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday

Every year on or about Flag Day, Veterans of VFW Post 3276 and Legion Post 161 hold a flag retirement ceremony in the Rural Cemetery. During the ceremony, flags collected from residents, as well as the ones replaced on Memorial Day, will be retired by ritual burning. Read the full article → from Annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday
Work on Woodland road starts today – expect delays
The stretch of Woodland Road from Richards to Cordaville Roads is one of the roadways in town slated for resurfacing this season. Read the full article → from Work on Woodland road starts today – expect delays