For most of us in Southborough, the wildfires in California are horrifying but far removed. But for at least one resident, the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA was a personal tragedy. It has prompted her to reach out to the public to ask for support for the surviving victims. Read the full article → from Raising funds for Wildfire victims in memory of resident’s father
Elaine (LaPerle) Olson, 83, of Southborough, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2018, while enjoying the holiday weekend with family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine (LaPerle) Olson, 83
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
Northborough-Southborough Girls Lacrosse registration will take place in November for the upcoming Spring season. The sport is open to girls in both towns in grades 1 through 8. Read the full article → from Spring Lacrosse: Register for Boys by Sunday, Girls by Dec 15
Southborough Youth and Family Services’ annual Holiday Giving Program is in full swing. Here is information on how you can participate this year. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 7
On Monday night, the Fire Chief Screening Committee held a forum to seek resident feedback on what we want/don’t want in our next chief. They didn’t really get any. But the committee reminded residents that they can still submit letters by Monday, December 3rd. Read the full article → from Comments on next Fire Chief due Monday
A second round of bids for fixing the Southborough Golf Club to work around the Public Safety Complex came in too high. Read the full article → from SWL: Golf Course RFP bids rejected again (Updated)
Across the country today, people are celebrating Giving Tuesday. It’s always a great excuse to update you on two Southborough girls who continue to embody the spirit of the day. It also gives you a chance to double your “giving”. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Football ends on another loss; Boys Swim against Hunger
Barbara Lorraine (Willis) Mullins, 79 of Templeton, formerly a long time resident of Southborough, passed on Friday, November 23, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara Lorraine (Willis) Mullins, 79
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 comment on Fire Chief hiring process; Regional School Committee; ZBA and more
Suzanne Groark Morgan, 83, of Southborough and Pocasset, MA passed peacefully at home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Read the full article → from Obituary: Suzanne Groark Morgan, 83
Southborough Wicked Local shared the latest on the combined police and fire stations from last week’s BOS meeting. Read the full article → from SWL: Public Safety Complex carports won’t be funded by solar; small deadline extension granted
Starting tomorrow, the annual Southborough Firefighter Association’s Christmas tree sales start up. It’s a tradition that dates back over 50 years. Read the full article → from Christmas tree sales start Saturday at Fire Station