Richard “Dick” T. Bessom, 81, passed away in the presence of family on Thursday November 12, 2015 at the Coleman House in Northborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard “Dick” T. Bessom, 81
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Try it Out Day: Free basketball fun for 1st & 2nd graders – 11/21

The fall/winter youth basketball season begins next week. To launch it, Southborough Youth Basketball is holding special sessions for 1st and 2nd graders. Read the full article → from Try it Out Day: Free basketball fun for 1st & 2nd graders – 11/21
Gobble Wobble needs volunteers – sign up and make it a tradition

The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department are hoping that families in town will consider volunteering for the Gobble Wobble a Thanksgiving tradition. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble needs volunteers – sign up and make it a tradition
Sign up for youth lacrosse – Boys’ info night 11/19; Registration for boys and girls closes this month

Registration season is open for both boys and girls youth lacrosse.
Tonight, boys’ NYSLA is holding a parent information session. Read the full article → from Sign up for youth lacrosse – Boys’ info night 11/19; Registration for boys and girls closes this month
Postseason: Girls compete for division title; Boys out

Here’s the updated news on Algonquin sports fall tournaments. Read the full article → from Postseason: Girls compete for division title; Boys out
6th annual Dodgeball tournament – register by Saturday

For the 6th year, Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding a dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from 6th annual Dodgeball tournament – register by Saturday
Postseason: Soccer semi-finals pushed; Cross Country division championships; Field Hockey out

Here’s the updated news on Algonquin sports fall tournaments. Read the full article → from Postseason: Soccer semi-finals pushed; Cross Country division championships; Field Hockey out
NECC 40th Anniversary Celebration – November 20

This fall, the New England Center for Children is celebrating a milestone. Read the full article → from NECC 40th Anniversary Celebration – November 20
Postseason: Volleyball falls; Field Hockey and Soccer on to semi-finals

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Postseason: Volleyball falls; Field Hockey and Soccer on to semi-finals
The week in government: Sidewalk committee begins implementing “scoring plan”, ZBA hears appeal re Stonebrook Village

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: Sidewalk committee begins implementing “scoring plan”, ZBA hears appeal re Stonebrook Village
Scouting For Food: Huge success (and not necessarily over)

Thank you to all that helped make this year’s drive a success. For those of you who missed the drive, its’ not too late to help. Read the full article → from Scouting For Food: Huge success (and not necessarily over)
Lost dog – shy Yorkshire Terrier (Update – dog found)
Neighbors are asking for help locating a dog who is lost since Friday. It was last seen running into the the woods behind Fisher Road on the Marlborough/Southborough border. Read the full article → from Lost dog – shy Yorkshire Terrier (Update – dog found)
Obituary: Emil W. Miller, Jr., 93
Emil W. Miller, Jr., 93, a longtime Southborough resident, died on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Read the full article → from Obituary: Emil W. Miller, Jr., 93
Expect blog disruptions over the next few days

Warning to expect problems with the website over the next few days. Read the full article → from Expect blog disruptions over the next few days