The rescue of two hikers on Mount Washington early on Monday morning made headlines. I’m sharing the news, an update from the Southborough resident who was rescued, and her thanks to rescuers. Read the full article → from Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
News
Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
The Select Board is driving an effort to find a cost-effective way to provide wastewater treatment to increase commercial uses on Route 9. Read the full article → from Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
The week in sports
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 Meeting, FY26 Budget Summit, 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: Matthew Joseph Malloy, Jr., 97
Matthew (“Matt”) Joseph Malloy, Jr., of Southborough, died peacefully with the rites of the Catholic Church on January 30, 2025, not quite a month after his ninety-seventh birthday, from complications of Covid. Read the full article → from Obituary: Matthew Joseph Malloy, Jr., 97
Obituary: Marvin C. Ostrovsky, M.D.,
OSTROVSKY, Marvin C., M.D. of Salem, NH, formerly of Southborough, MA, departed this world peacefully on February 2, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marvin C. Ostrovsky, M.D.,
ARHS Hockey’s 10th Annual Arsenault Memorial fundraiser this Saturday
Boys Ice Hockey is raising funds and collecting items for veterans in memory of a late team member killed serving in Afghanistan
Algonquin Boys Ice Hockey is promoting that tomorrow’s home game is their annual tribute to the memory of Brian K. Arsenault. The game will be used to raise funds for the Arsenault Memorial Fund. Read the full article → from ARHS Hockey’s 10th Annual Arsenault Memorial fundraiser this Saturday
Potential vote on Water Rate changes — Tuesday
The Town is giving residents a heads up on an item the Select Board may vote on Tuesday night, and why they might care about it. Read the full article → from Potential vote on Water Rate changes — Tuesday
Update on Public Works Planning Board/Advisory Committee status (Updated – Again)
This month, the Select Board followed up on changes the state approved to the legislation that created Southborough’s Department of Public Works. But the board has apparently side stepped the other piece of the multi-step process presented to Town Meeting voters last spring. Read the full article → from Update on Public Works Planning Board/Advisory Committee status (Updated – Again)
Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
Last week, I updated that the Budget Summit planned for this past Saturday was being postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th. I’m sharing those details along with an update on the situation that prompted the change. Read the full article → from Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
Every winter, Southborough Cub Scouts hold a “Pinewood Derby” competition. This year, I received word of a town first in this year’s competition. The scout who won the top honor wasn’t a Cub Scout. It was a Southborough Girl Scout. Read the full article → from Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Southborough Rec is offering more opportunities for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR or use of an AED. One of the classes is in less than two weeks. Read the full article → from More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Supporting Southborough business owners helps our community
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Harvard ups the ante in PILOT payments and perks to Town
Select Board Chair Kathy Cook announced that Harvard University stepped up its PILOT contributions in a big way. An over 90% increase in annual payments is accompanied by a significant in-kind benefit. Read the full article → from Harvard ups the ante in PILOT payments and perks to Town