Southborough had another home break-in this week. The residents of a Bantry Road home went out for about 90 minutes on Monday evening and returned to find someone had broken into their home. The perpetrator had already left by the time the residents arrived home. Read the full article → from Another home broken into on Bantry Road
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Gulbankians, SOLF to go before Conservation Commission on Thursday
For nearly a year now, the Gulbankian family has been meeting with town officials in an effort to continue operating three long-standing businesses on their Mt. Vickery Road property. Their next stop will be the Conservation Commission on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Gulbankians, SOLF to go before Conservation Commission on Thursday
Board of Health considers restricting tobacco sales

At their meeting this afternoon, the Southborough Board of Health will consider whether to ban the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products at pharmacies in town. Read the full article → from Board of Health considers restricting tobacco sales
What the fire department has been up to (12/7 – 12/13)
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (12/7 – 12/13)
A holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students

Sure you could give your kid’s teacher another mug this holiday season, but how about giving them a gift that keeps on giving instead? Show your appreciation this year by giving your favorite teachers a Red Apple Award. Read the full article → from A holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
School budget numbers still in flux, but no staff reductions anticipated
The Southborough K-8 School Committee had planned on reviewing an initial budget at their meeting last week, but they’ve pushed that off a month saying the numbers are still in flux. Read the full article → from School budget numbers still in flux, but no staff reductions anticipated
Help find this missing cat

This cat has been missing a while, but the owner is holding out hope that someone picked him up. Read the full article → from Help find this missing cat
In the media: Southborough man charged with attacking his mother
Here’s the type of story you never want to hear. A 23-year-old Southborough man is charged with attacking his mother in Westborough over the weekend. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough man charged with attacking his mother
Winter parking rules now in effect

There’s no snow anywhere on the forecast, but this is New England and we all know it’s just a matter of time. So for when that big day arrives, be advised that winter parking rules are in effect as of today. Read the full article → from Winter parking rules now in effect
High school sports this week (12/13 – 12/19)

Here’s what’s on tap in high school sports this week. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (12/13 – 12/19)
Public hearing on regional open space plan takes place on Tuesday

The MetroWest Regional Collaborative is putting together a regional open space plan, and they want your input. Read the full article → from Public hearing on regional open space plan takes place on Tuesday
Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families

The Southborough Fire Department is holding its annual toy drive again this year. The toys they collect will be donated to the Southborough Food Pantry, Southborough Youth & Family Services, and the Salvation Army in Framingham. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Why flags are at half staff today – Saturday, December 11

Here’s one that hits close to home. Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff today in honor of First Lieutenant Scott Milley, a Sudbury native, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 30. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Saturday, December 11