This fall, the Southborough Senior Center is hosting talks on marijuana, reike, reflexology, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Read the full article → from Senior Center hosting Alternative Medicine Series (Updated)
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Obituary: Lewis L. Ogilvie, 78

Lewis L. Ogilvie, 78, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully at his home in Hollywood, FL, on July 15, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lewis L. Ogilvie, 78
Selectmen pursuing “global” study to help guide decisions on truck traffic in town

Selectmen agree with Flagg Road residents that tractor trailers pose a safety issue for their street. However, the Board isn’t willing to pursue changes to truck routes without first studying potential impacts to other roads. Read the full article → from Selectmen pursuing “global” study to help guide decisions on truck traffic in town
This week in sports: Gonk Football’s “stunning” upset

Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Gonk Football’s “stunning” upset
The week in government: Planning Board, Combined School Committees, and more

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning Board, Combined School Committees, and more
Obituary: James F. Anketell, Jr., 63

James F. Anketell, Jr., 63, of Southborough, passed away suddenly in his home on September 9, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: James F. Anketell, Jr., 63
Why flags will be at half staff: September 11, 2021 and September 14, 2021

Flags will fly at half staff on Saturday in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2011 attacks and subsequent wars and on Tuesday for a Massachusetts soldier killed by a terrorist attack during last month’s evacuations in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: September 11, 2021 and September 14, 2021
Northborough house fire: One fatality; Southborough firefighter hospitalized for minor injuries/heat exhaustion

A house fire around the corner from Algonquin Regional High School resulted in one “male fatality” and a hospitalized Southborough firefighter. Read the full article → from Northborough house fire: One fatality; Southborough firefighter hospitalized for minor injuries/heat exhaustion
Southborough job listings: Business Admin for Planning Dept; teen/adult helpers for Extended Day (Updated)

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Business Admin for Planning Dept; teen/adult helpers for Extended Day (Updated)
Help the schools by recycling old clothes, shoes and textiles (while donating the good stuff for re-use)

I’m reminding readers of a re-use and recycling program supporting NSBORO schools. Read the full article → from Help the schools by recycling old clothes, shoes and textiles (while donating the good stuff for re-use)
Rec Fall Programs: Karate, Archery, PreK Sports, Senior Golf, Yoga, and RAP
Looking for some outdoor fun this fall? Sign up now for Rec classes about to begin
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 Rec Fall Programs: Karate, Archery, PreK Sports, Senior Golf, Yoga, and RAP
Southborough job listings: Executive Asst, Personal Trainers, and Daycare/Pre-K afternoon helpers

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Executive Asst, Personal Trainers, and Daycare/Pre-K afternoon helpers
The week in government: Selectmen to appoint Noise Bylaw Committee; School Committee Meeting

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Selectmen to appoint Noise Bylaw Committee; School Committee Meeting
School bus pickups to shift 10 minutes earlier – Wednesday morning

Over the long weekend, the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools announced that bus pick ups will begin earlier tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from School bus pickups to shift 10 minutes earlier – Wednesday morning