As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
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Signing of for a long Christmas weekend

I’m taking a break from the blog. I might check in once or twice over the weekend, but I won’t be blogging on Monday.
In the meantime, here are quick links to information you may be looking for. Read the full article → from Signing of for a long Christmas weekend
Christmas Lights worth checking out
Sharing news on holiday light displays in Southborough
If you’re looking to squeeze in some more seasonal joy before Christmas, there are light displays in town worth checking out. Read the full article → from Christmas Lights worth checking out
Raising Resilient Kids speaker series
Southborough is offering a speaker series for Northborough and Southborough parents/guardians of kids of all ages.

Southborough’s Public Health Department is bringing in an expert to talk to parents about “Raising Resilient Kids”. The sessions will take place in January, starting with a focus on kids’ Emotional Superpowers on January 5th. Read the full article → from Raising Resilient Kids speaker series
What’s open and closed over the holidays

Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
Winter RAP: After school programs for K-8 in November
Looking to sign kids up for after school fun next month? Registration is open for creative, educational, and athletic activities.
Southborough Recreation fall programs are kicking off in a few days. The fall offerings include classes geared for tots through seniors. Read the full article → from Winter RAP: After school programs for K-8 in November
Letter: Citizen’s Petition To Expand Voting in Municipal Elections
This letter to the editor from resident James Nichols-Worley explains his Citizen’s Petition Article to allow 17 year olds to vote in Southborough Town elections and asks voters to support it at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Citizen’s Petition To Expand Voting in Municipal Elections
Obituary: Jeremiah D. McGillicuddy, 93

Jeremiah D. McGillicuddy, 93, of Southborough, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeremiah D. McGillicuddy, 93
Northboro Road is reopened for use

Above: Work that began on the collapsed culvert in November has been completed and the road reopened. (image from DPW Facebook post) Yesterday, the Town issued news that Northboro Road is open. The section between Main Street and Johnson Road had been closed since late spring of 2021 is now reopened for use. Read the full article → from Northboro Road is reopened for use
Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Letter: To Select Board on DPW Management
This letter to the editor from Michael Weishan pushes for five things the Select Board should immediately do related to management of the Department of Public Works and the St. Mark’s Street and park project. Read the full article → from Letter: To Select Board on DPW Management
The week in sports

Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Obituary: William T. “Tom” Muise, Jr., 58

William T. “Tom” Muise, Jr., 58, passed away December 10, 2022, at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: William T. “Tom” Muise, Jr., 58
SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children

Above: The Town issued guidance information on respiratory illnesses in children, including a video featuring an Epidemiologist and a BOH member discussing RSV. (image from video) With a rise in respiratory illnesses in the state, including 4 children transported by the Southborough Fire Dept to the hospital in the past 2 months, the SFD and Public Read the full article → from SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children