
Eric James Hanslip, 87, of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eric James Hanslip, 87

Eric James Hanslip, 87, of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eric James Hanslip, 87

Last week, the Southborough community was invited to another forum on the Downtown Initiative. The public was briefed on experts’ recommendations for revitalizing the downtown area of Main Street. The Economic Development Committee also shared some of the obstacles and thoughts on how to overcome them. Read the full article → from EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more

Resident Mark Fallon, a fellow veteran, shared on his blog some memories of John Wilson. They included Wilson’s influence on him and his thoughts of how the public can honor him. Read the full article → from Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service

The forecast is looking nasty this afternoon and evening. That means afternoon school isn’t the only thing being cancelled in Town. Read the full article → from Weather impact on Town services and events (Updated)
With snow forecast for tomorrow afternoon, Southborough and Northborough public schools have announced that students will be dismissed early. Read the full article → from Public Schools announce Early Release for Tuesday afternoon
Southborough Emergency Management is sharing an alert about the forecast snow for Tuesday night. The warning about hazardous driving conditions also points out the weather’s impact on traffic tomorrow night and Wednesday morning. Read the full article → from SEMA: Commutes could be ugly Tues night and Wed morning

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: Advisory and BOS on budget differences and Citizen Articles; Closing ATM Warrant; Fayville Hall P&S and septic (Updated – again)

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: Mid-Wach League Champ Gymnasts; T-Hawks headed to States include wrestlers, runners, and swimmers (Update)
Clarence William Shaw, 89, of Southborough passed away Sunday Feb 3rd after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Clarence William Shaw, 89

The SPD issued a release this afternoon. It shares that they are looking for a 33 year old man who has been known to sometimes stay in Southborough. Read the full article → from Police: Warrant issued for arrest of “possibly armed and dangerous” suspect; car from 495 didn’t end in fatalities (Updated)

If you came across a story that was posted on Metrowest Daily News, you may have (like me) mistakenly assumed that another armed robbery occurred in town yesterday. In fact, the story was referring to a search for a suspect in a previous crime. Read the full article → from Yesterday’s reported police search was for December armed robbery

The Southborough Historical Commission issued an announcement last night mourning longtime member Kate Matison. It includes news that they will be holding a reception in her honor. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Commission remembers Kate Matison

John Henry Wilson, 75, of Southborough, passed away at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center, after a battle with ALS, on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Henry Wilson, 75
I was saddened this week to learn that Southborough lost two well known members of our community – John Wilson and Kate Matison. Read the full article → from Southborough loses John Wilson and Kate Matison