National Grid has issued a “courtesy” notice about a Transmission Line Refurbishment Project that will take place in Southborough. They are inviting the public to attend a forum in two weeks. Read the full article → from National Grid Forum on Transmission Line Refurbishment — Thursday, November 6 (Updated)
Two years ago, I wrote about a family from Odessa Ukraine taking refuge in Southborough. Now, community members who helped support getting the family settled here are asking the public to sign a petition to help their efforts to get the family’s visas renewed. Read the full article → from Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough
Donald P. McCormack 82 of Southborough, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family and love. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donald “Don” P. McCormack 82
This Monday night, Southborough voters are invited to participate in a Special Town Meeting to vote on 10 Articles. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report for voters to aid them in their decision making. The committee asked me to share that with readers in advance. Read the full article → from Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
Special Town Meeting is coming up in four days. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And details on attending.) Read the full article → from Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
Margo (Findley) Walter, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margo L. “Findley” Walter, 89
NECC is sharing news about people worth recognizing. Read the full article → from News from NECC: Record Student Admissions, more coverage of infant autism intervention research project, and more
Southborough Youth & Family Services has been with a consultant to study “Community Needs”. Now the agency is pursuing the next step in its efforts to address needs. Read the full article → from Community Needs Assessment: Findings & Analysis Presentation — November 4th (Updated)
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Karen Hanlon Shimkus.] Read the full article → from Letter: New Article 10 – Revised on 10-21-25
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on Monday about two recent arrests made during traffic stops. Both drivers were from Framingham. Read the full article → from SPD announces arrests made during traffic patrols
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food — November 8
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start in 2 ½ weeks. Read the full article → from Sing with the Messiah Community Chorus
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
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Carl Guyer] Read the full article → from Letter: Costco Project Tax Revenue Comparison