Jeffrey G. Anderson, 75, of Southborough, MA, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeffrey G. Anderson, 75
Obituary: Jeffrey G. Anderson, 75
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Safety instruction classes through Southborough Rec
A week from Wednesday, 9-11 yr olds can learn how to be safe when home alone. Rec is also offering courses for babysitting and CPR.
Southborough Recreation is again offering classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others, and a course that teens and adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes through Southborough Rec
Register by Thursday for a Heritage Day Booth (or to march) (Updated Parade Cancelled – other details TBD)
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:27 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
Southborough’s big annual community festival and parade takes place in less than two weeks, on Monday, October 13th.
A quick alert for those thinking about exhibiting at the event, or marching in the parade, the registration deadline for both activities is this Thursday, October 2nd. Read the full article → from Register by Thursday for a Heritage Day Booth (or to march) (Updated Parade Cancelled – other details TBD)
SPD pressing charges against resident for alleged lewdness and indecent exposure on Parkerville Rd
On Saturday evening, the public safety officials responded to reports of a naked man on Parkerville Road. According to a press release issued this morning, alleged a 40 year old Southborough resident had taken narcotics and was “experiencing a mental health crisis.” The resident was taken to a hospital, but is also being charged by the SPD for “lewdness” and indecent exposure. Read the full article → from SPD pressing charges against resident for alleged lewdness and indecent exposure on Parkerville Rd
The week in sports
One Algonquin varsity team had a good week. But several weeks into the fall season, none of the school’s varsity teams have racked up more wins than losses. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Planning Board on Zoning Bylaw Articles; PreK-8 School Building Committee; Joint Advisory & Select Board Meeting on Special Town Meeting Articles; Conservation Commission; 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
Suicide Prevention Training & Shelf Help — Tuesday
This Tuesday is the last day of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering two related free programs at the library that night.
The community can sign up to participate in a Suicide Prevention Training session. Or, you can join them for September’s “Shelf Help” Book Discussion. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention Training & Shelf Help — Tuesday
Register for Flu Clinics: ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 4 & Senior Flu on Oct 8
The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns a week from Saturday. Days later, the Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 4 & Senior Flu on Oct 8
Update on School Building Research & Neary Roof Replacement (Updated)
I know many readers want to know about the steps Town and school officials are making to handle school building issues in the wake of voters rejecting the Neary Building Project last spring. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on School Building Research & Neary Roof Replacement (Updated)
Job listings
Full time Building Dept Business Admin, Regional Health Agent, school jobs, and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
After school “Game Lab” for Neary kids this fall
This fall, Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering a free, weekly after school program for a limited number of 4th & 5th grade Neary School students. “The Game Lab” is described as “A game-based friendship-building group”. Read the full article → from After school “Game Lab” for Neary kids this fall
Registration is open for the Dodgeball Tournament
Kids in grades 1-8 can compete in ARHS Boys Hockey's 15th annual fundraiser
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Registration is open for the Dodgeball Tournament
SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier
This morning, Trottier students will see an increased police presence at their school. But the Southborough Police Chief is seeking to assure the community, “there is no credible threat” or “safety risk.
The announcement through a press release explains that the SPD has been investigating an alleged threat of violence against the middle school by a student. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier
Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
Several residents are using the annual walk to raise money for Dana-Farber's fight against cancer. And one 4 yr old boy is again celebrated as a "Walk Hero".
Southborough residents will be among those walking (a portion of or the full) Boston Marathon route “Together against cancer”, raising money for the Jimmy Fund. I’m sharing how you can support or join them. Read the full article → from Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers