What sights worth sharing did you capture over the weekend? Send in your favorite pics from Heritage Day festivities. Read the full article → from Send in your Heritage Day & Pumpkin Stroll pics
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Obituary: Barbara (DeFranco) Ferreira, 83

Barbara (DeFranco) Ferreira, 83, of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara (DeFranco) Ferreira, 83
Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)

The weekend is off to a dreary start. Fortunately, the forecast is looking up for a beautiful Pumpkin Stroll and Heritage Day. I’m rounding up all you need to know. But first, there are two unrelated happenings this Saturday. So, here’s the full slate of weekend activities. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend at a glance: Golf for ALS One; Pumpkin Stroll and After Party; and Heritage Day parade, sales and activities (Updated with activity map)
Celebrating 70 years of Marriage: Robert and Barbara Delarda

A longtime Southborough couple are celebrating a special anniversary next week. Their family asked to share their bit of joy with the community. Read the full article → from Celebrating 70 years of Marriage: Robert and Barbara Delarda
Troop 1 is eager to talk about its Iceland adventure

Southborough Boy Scout Troop 1 members are excited to tell the community about the “Big Trip” they took over the summer. The overseas adventure was four years in the making – and appears to have been well worth the effort. Read the full article → from Troop 1 is eager to talk about its Iceland adventure
DCR opening up deer hunting on some of its land in Southborough

DCR has posted an interactive map indicating where deer hunting will be allowed on its land in town Read the full article → from DCR opening up deer hunting on some of its land in Southborough
APTO calls for critically needed support: Dollars Drive and school volunteers

The Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization asked to share their October news with Southborough readers. Their biggest news is their calls for financial and volunteer support. Read the full article → from APTO calls for critically needed support: Dollars Drive and school volunteers
Nominate a name for part of the new Public Safety Building

The public is invited to weigh in as the Town considers the possibility of “naming” rooms in the new combined police and fire station. Read the full article → from Nominate a name for part of the new Public Safety Building
Obituary: John R. Evans, 83

John R. Evans, 83, of South Portland, ME and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, passed away on October 3rd, 2019 at his new home, surrounded by his family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: John R. Evans, 83
Obituary: Kurt E. Edgren, 76

Kurt E. Edgren, 76, of Southborough and formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kurt E. Edgren, 76
Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 19

If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, save the date for a week from Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 19
Town to host public sessions on government officials’ rights and responsibilities

The Town will hold three training sessions next month related to government ethics/conflicts of interest, political campaigns, and Open Meeting Law. While the Town is hosting the sessions, they will be run by state officials. Read the full article → from Town to host public sessions on government officials’ rights and responsibilities
This week in sports: Three still-undefeated THawks teams and a Football program “to be reckoned with”

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: Three still-undefeated THawks teams and a Football program “to be reckoned with”
The week in government: Public Safety Building Committee on room naming process and revised driveway configuration; School Committee

A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Public Safety Building Committee on room naming process and revised driveway configuration; School Committee