This morning, Southborough Police posted today about two road sections closed due to downed wires. Read the full article → from High winds causing road closures
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Corridor Nine scholarship applications due today
The annual scholarships are for colleges or trade school programs
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarship applications due today
Wastewater Study Committee formed to support economic development
There's still one vacancy on the new committee seeking people with experience in areas including public finance, wastewater treatment, construction, sanitation, and/or soils
Last month, the Select Board approved an ad hoc committee to focus on one of the issues hampering development of properties along Route 9 in Southborough. The board has already appointed 6 members to the seven person Wastewater Study Committee. Read the full article → from Wastewater Study Committee formed to support economic development
Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Southborough's Elderly Nutrition Program is looking for drivers to volunteer for a weekly route or as a backup
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
New Water Rates went into effect this month
Base charges were lowered but usage rates increased
As we head into spring, residents (and businesses) will want to pay attention to increased water usage rates the Town implemented effective March 1st. Read the full article → from New Water Rates went into effect this month
Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots starting Monday
Residents can pay for use of a gardening plot on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots starting Monday
Obituary: Stefanie Marie (Ranieri) Cappello, 53
On February 28, 2025 Stefanie Marie Ranieri tragically passed away at 53 years old. Read the full article → from Obituary: Stefanie Marie (Ranieri) Cappello, 53
5th annual Library Seed Exchange is open
The Southborough Library is preparing to make seeds available through its annual seed exchange program. Read the full article → from 5th annual Library Seed Exchange is open
Elementary schools invite parents to hear about Social Emotional Learning
A joint "Principal's Coffee" in partnership with SYFS is scheduled for Friday morning
This Friday, the principals of Southborough’s three elementary schools will host a joint “Principal’s Coffee”. The event is promoted to focus on Social Emotional Learning. Read the full article → from Elementary schools invite parents to hear about Social Emotional Learning
Celtics Tickets fundraiser (for March 18th game) deadline extended to Sunday (Updated)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off 4 donated tickets to the Celtics v Nets game on Sunday, March 18th.
For the second season, the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Celtics Tickets fundraiser (for March 18th game) deadline extended to Sunday (Updated)
Petition Article seeks to investigate “criminal, civil or unethical activity” around farm dump (Updated)
Town Meeting voters will be asked to fund independent investigation into the dump on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
A former Conservation Commissioner who drew public attention to a toxic farm dump on Town owned Conservation Land has filed a Citizen’s Petition Article that is sure to spark debate at Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Petition Article seeks to investigate “criminal, civil or unethical activity” around farm dump (Updated)
Obituary: Helen M. (Gimskie) Cross, 96
Helen M. (Gimskie) Cross, 96, of Marlborough, and prior long-time resident of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen M. (Gimskie) Cross, 96
Post-Season Update: Girls Hockey Falls; Track & Field stars’ results (Updated)
With an update on Indoor Track & Field's major results and big win
I’m wrapping up coverage of Algonquin’s winter sports post-season journeys. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Girls Hockey Falls; Track & Field stars’ results (Updated)
Obituary: Patrick Cammuso, 44
The Lord called Christopher Patrick Cammuso home on Tuesday, the 25th of February 2025, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patrick Cammuso, 44