With heavy hearts but cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved father and loving husband, William S. Owen, 88, of Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: William Spaulding Owen, 88
Obituary: William Spaulding Owen, 88
News
The week in sports
Pentathlon National Champ & start of spring scrimmages
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Obituary: Thomas Simon Wallent, 87
Thomas S. Wallent, 87, of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas Simon Wallent, 87
Obituary: Robert William Langway, 90
Robert William Langway, 90, of Southborough died peacefully on March 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert William Langway, 90
“Intermittent” alternate access to Town House starting Monday
The Town issued a warning today about the impact of construction in the Town House parking lot starting on Monday. Read the full article → from “Intermittent” alternate access to Town House starting Monday
Sign up for free Narcan Training
Southborough Public Health is continuing its monthly free training sessions for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Free Narcan training sessions and supplies are offered each month at the library this spring — including next week. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training
Town Election Update: Potential candidate for School Committee
Since I last posted an update on the Town election, another potential candidate pulled papers. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential candidate for School Committee
Nominate a Community Hero
SYFS is asking the public to nominate someone deserving of the annual Wellness Award for relevant service to our community
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from Nominate a Community Hero
SCAC announces latest awards for local art & culture
The Southborough committee for the state agency that awards grants for culture and arts program has announced this year’s awards. Read the full article → from SCAC announces latest awards for local art & culture
Register to enjoy a night of “Mindful Art”
SYFS has opened registration for a relaxing night of painting for adults next month.
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of guided painting. Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of “Mindful Art”
Save the Date: Enjoy “Art in Bloom” at the Library in April
The opening reception for the Southborough Gardeners' and student artists' exhibit is on April 10th.
The Southborough Gardeners are bringing back a popular past event — their fabulous “Art in Bloom” exhibit. Each participating gardener crafts a floral display “interpreting” a work of art. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Enjoy “Art in Bloom” at the Library in April
Get some “Shelf Help” making connections
Starting in April, SYFS & the Library's special "community book discussion group" will start tackling "the healing power of human connection"
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the topic tackled, you may want to join the upcoming series of the self help book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Get some “Shelf Help” making connections
Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)
I promised to keep readers apprised of news on who is/isn’t running on in the Town election this May. Today, I learned that there will be a change on another important board this spring. Plus, I’m highlighting a potential vacancy on another. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)