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Obituary: Margaret “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85
Margaret Anne “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85, of Southborough, died peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85
Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
Senior Center Update and Spring Programs
Registration opens Friday for May & June programs; Plus news on big staffing changes
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Friday) morning for May and June programs.
I’m sharing what they have in store. But I’m also sharing the big news on a “Transition Time” the Senior Center is going through due to big staffing changes. Read the full article → from Senior Center Update and Spring Programs
Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)
Yesterday, the Town posted information about more upcoming forums for residents to ask questions about the Neary Building Project. (Reminder, one is tonight!)
And last night, the Neary Building Committee sent me a letter they are issuing to the public with answers to some FAQs. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)
Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
To prepare for summer, Southborough Recreation is again offering multiple classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others.
One of the options is a course that adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party
Organizers are asking businesses and community members to make it possible to hold a safe, memorable celebration after Algonquin's Prom
Algonquin planned to bring back its revamped “JPPP”. Now they need donations and sponsorships to help make the affordable un for students possible. Read the full article → from APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party
Go Green for Mental Health Awareness this Friday
Here's where to look for ribbons around town in time for May 2nd
For the past few years, the agency has been encouraging the community to wear green and/or don green ribbons in early May to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
This year, Southborough will Go Green this Friday, May 2nd. Read the full article → from Go Green for Mental Health Awareness this Friday
Obituary: Michael Petersante, 75
Michael Petersante, 75, of Boston, formerly of Southborough passed away Sunday Apr. 27th after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael Petersante, 75
SPD Court Update
Bar fight leads to serious charges; Appeals court supports Chief's authority
I’m sharing news on two recent court cases related to the Southborough Police Department that made headlines.
One was for charges that the police are pressing in court after an allegedly violent fight at Southborough’s Owen O’Leary’s. The other is a case the Town won, defending a decision made three years ago by the former chief in denying a resident’s application for a firearms license. Read the full article → from SPD Court Update
Reminder: NECC’s 5K for Autism is this Saturday!
Sign up today to support the annual Walk/Run for Autism.
The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is this weekend. Online registration closes today. But, as always, you can register the morning of on site. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC’s 5K for Autism is this Saturday!
Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced
One former candidate has announced a write-in campaign for the Town Ballot.
The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced
Obituary: John “Jack” E. Hempel, 85
John “Jack” E. Hempel, a man of infinite wisdom and honor, who loved his wife and daughters and life on Cape Cod, died April 26, 2025, of complications from a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: John “Jack” E. Hempel, 85