The town is continuing to experience its biggest spike of the pandemic. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Numbers keep spiking; 36 cases confirmed in last two weeks
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Collecting kids’ books, games, and craft supplies for families in need
Are your toy shelves overloaded with games your kids have outgrown? Donate them to families in transition. Read the full article → from Collecting kids’ books, games, and craft supplies for families in need
Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat

Part of the proceeds from a pop up sale of gently used “upscale staging” decor will benefit Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Special Home Decor sale will partially benefit Youth & Family Services – Fri & Sat
Library e-resources – online classes, databases, digital media, and more

The Library added more online resources for patrons. And I realized that I’ve never fully listed all of the virtual resources they were already offering. Read the full article → from Library e-resources – online classes, databases, digital media, and more
Fire Dept Update: Fires, car crashes, and a completed Community Risk Assessment

Sharing highlights from the Southborough Fire Department’s summer activity. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Update: Fires, car crashes, and a completed Community Risk Assessment
MassPike bridge replacement prep work beginning Wednesday

Yesterday, I got another update on preliminary project stages. Read the full article → from MassPike bridge replacement prep work beginning Wednesday
Engagement Announcement: Abigail Frances Kuchnir & Jacob Levin

Southborough residents Louis & Karen Kuchnir are sharing the announcement of their daughter’s engagement Read the full article → from Engagement Announcement: Abigail Frances Kuchnir & Jacob Levin
District Preschool screenings are on January 15th – Schedule your appointment now

The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 4, 2017. Read the full article → from District Preschool screenings are on January 15th – Schedule your appointment now
Flu shots needed, and are available through the Board of Health
Southborough’s Board of Health asked me to alert readers that they have more flu vaccines available. Read the full article → from Flu shots needed, and are available through the Board of Health
Survey on K-12 learning & 4-day in-person elementary attendance; respond by Friday

Take note, a survey issued in a newsletter the night before Thanksgiving is due this Friday. Read the full article → from Survey on K-12 learning & 4-day in-person elementary attendance; respond by Friday
Obituary: Redio A. Bartolini, 96

Redio A. Bartolini, 96, lifelong resident of Southborough, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 after a short period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Redio A. Bartolini, 96
Obituary: Gary A. Drake, 65

Gary A. Drake, 65, of Southborough, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 after a brief but aggressive battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gary A. Drake, 65
The week in government: Planning, BOS, Conservation 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, BOS, Conservation and more
Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (SYFS donations due today!) (Updated)
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (SYFS donations due today!) (Updated)