Flags in Southborough and across are flying at half staff until sunset today, October 18, 2019, in honor of U.S. Congress Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, who passed away yesterday. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 18, 2019
Rec is offering a bunch of co-ed sports for adults this fall, along with a special weekend arts class. Read the full article → from Co-Ed Recreation for adults: Ceramics/Pottery, Basketball, Volleyball and Ice Hockey
Walter M. Foster, 70, of Southborough, MA, died at his home on Friday, October 11, 2019 after many years of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Walter M. Foster, 70
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
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: BOS on tax classification, 3-way stop at Pine & Parmenter, SME Policy, process for naming Public Safety spaces, and PILOT meetings
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
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
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)
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
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 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
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
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
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