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
The week in sports
News
The week in government
Select Board, Conservation Commission, and more
It’s a quiet week, but there are a few open, public Southborough committee and board meetings this week. Here’s the posted list* along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Obituary: Mary Alice (Holmes) Reilly, 94
Mary Alice (Holmes) Reilly, 94, of Southborough MA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on December 24, 2024, at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary Alice (Holmes) Reilly, 94
Christmas Tree pickup – January 11th
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 11th
What’s open and closed over the holidays — 2024
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 — 2024
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: Scott Richard Thompson, 35
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Scott Richard Thompson of Hopedale, MA on December 16, 2024, at the age of 35 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Scott Richard Thompson, 35
Obituary: David Michael (“Mac”) McLaughlin, 58
David Michael (“Mac”) McLaughlin, 58, of Southboro, Massachusetts, and South Paris, Maine, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, due to organ failure. Read the full article → from Obituary: David Michael (“Mac”) McLaughlin, 58
Holiday Lights Contest Voting Extended!
Rec is giving the community more time to drive by some great holiday light/decorations in town before voting on their favorites! Read the full article → from Holiday Lights Contest Voting Extended!
“In with the new”? How to “out with the old”.
How to best help others when you get rid of items you no longer need. (Plus, what you can recycle vs trash when you cleanup after the holidays.)
This isn’t just the time of year for giving. It also results in a time of getting — which can lead to the desire for ridding your home of items you no longer need. Read the full article → from “In with the new”? How to “out with the old”.
Obituary: Abigail (Porter) Egan, 96
Abigail (Porter) Egan, 96, of Southborough; formerly of Needham and Roslindale, died Monday, December 16, 2024, in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Abigail (Porter) Egan, 96
Obituary: Catherine “Kay” (Kelaher) O’Brien, 86
Catherine “Kay” (Kelaher) O’Brien, 86, of Southborough, died peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024, of natural causes at Care Dimensions in Lincoln, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Catherine “Kay” (Kelaher) O’Brien, 86
A Taste of Southborough’s History: Manion’s Vanilla
Elevate Your Holiday Recipes
This holiday season, make your baking, cooking, and gift-giving extra special with Manion’s Vanilla Extract – a premium, locally crafted product that brings both purity and tradition to every recipe.
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Manion’s Vanilla.] Read the full article → from A Taste of Southborough’s History: Manion’s Vanilla
Voting open for the Winter Coloring Contest
Southborough Recreation has posted images for the finalists in the Winter Coloring Contest. The public is invited to help decide the winners. Read the full article → from Voting open for the Winter Coloring Contest