If you need a little lift to get you in the holiday spirit, hopefully this post will help. Read the full article → from Sharing the holiday spirit – photos and video
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Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” again this year to children in need

Assabet students and staff worked again this year to grant wishes to local children. Read the full article → from Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” again this year to children in need
Business Roundup: Bracelets for Elephants, Big time backer, and another Medical deal

A few Southborough businesses have made headlines recently. So, it’s time for another roundup. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Bracelets for Elephants, Big time backer, and another Medical deal
Your energy supplier will be changing soon – unless you opt out of the stable price plan (Updated – again)

Last spring, Town Meeting voters gave the Town permission to pursue a Municipal Aggregation plan for electricity. A flat rate contract was secured this fall, and goes into effect this winter. It was adopted to provide savings to most residents/property owners in Southborough. Read the full article → from Your energy supplier will be changing soon – unless you opt out of the stable price plan (Updated – again)
This week in sports: Strong start for Winter season

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Strong start for Winter season
The week in government: Golf Course CR and land exchange closing, preliminary Town budget review, and school calendar

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: Golf Course CR and land exchange closing, preliminary Town budget review, and school calendar
Historical Society recruiting volunteer history buffs

The Southborough Historical Society is in need of more helping hands. Their pitch points out that it’s an “unparalleled” opportunity for history buffs. Read the full article → from Historical Society recruiting volunteer history buffs
Selectmen encourage looking at tightening local control for placements of 5G antennas

Selectmen reacted to a presentation raising potential for large 5G antennaes to be placed around Southborough with little control by Town officials. Read the full article → from Selectmen encourage looking at tightening local control for placements of 5G antennas
Register for the next session of RAP (and morning Fitness at Finn)

Registration is now open for the next winter session of after school programs (and a before school one). Read the full article → from Register for the next session of RAP (and morning Fitness at Finn)
St. Mark’s Church offers solace for Christmas Blues – December 21st service

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is reaching out again to those in the community who need solace this season with a special Blue Christmas Service. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church offers solace for Christmas Blues – December 21st service
Reminder: Meet your sellers or buyers in the Town’s “Internet Safety Transaction Zone”

Southborough Police have announced a new Internet Transaction Safety Zone in their parking lot for community use. Read the full article → from Reminder: Meet your sellers or buyers in the Town’s “Internet Safety Transaction Zone”
Obituary: David J. Bullen, 77

David J. Bullen, 77, of Southborough, formerly of Wellesley and of Franklin, passed away at UMass University Medical Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: David J. Bullen, 77
Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students

Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
“Mr. Clark’s Big Band” goes digital (with music and audio)

A Southborough author and mother chronicled the difficult and bittersweet journey of Trottier’s 2012-2013 Big Band and its beloved leader. Recently, key players from the story came together to celebrate its publication. Read the full article → from “Mr. Clark’s Big Band” goes digital (with music and audio)