When Lieutenant John Mauro Sr. first joined the Southborough Fire Department, there were no full-time firefighters. It was solely an on-call job. That was in the 1960’s. Mauro has been with the fire department ever since, and he’s seen a lot of changes. Read the full article → from Celebrating firefighter John Mauro Sr.’s 50 years of service
Don’t forget to put your Scouting For Food bag out by your mailbox by 9:00 am on Saturday. Scouts will be by to pick up the bags and deliver them to Pilgrim Church where volunteers will sort and pack up the food. Read the full article → from Reminder: Put out your Scouting For Food bag on Saturday
In a somber ceremony under bright blue skies, Southborough honored its veterans yesterday. It was a ceremony that held special meaning for many. Read the full article → from Photos: Southborough honors its veterans
Southborough will hold a flu clinic on Saturday for all Southborough residents aged 12 and up. The clinic takes place at the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Flu clinic on Saturday
The Algonquin girls field hockey and boys soccer teams won their respective postseason games yesterday, but for the defending state championship girls soccer team, it was the end of the road. Read the full article → from Mixed results in Algonquin postseason action … and I do mean action
You may get a phone call from the Southborough Permanent Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3129 sometime in the next few weeks. They recently kicked off their annual fundraising drive, and are looking for donations. Money raised helps support youth sports, the firefighters’ scholarship fund, and the Southborough Firefighter Relief Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters raising funds
The Southborough Police would like to advise our residents and business owners that the Town has been experiencing several house and vehicle breaks and larcenies. Read the full article → from Southborough police warn of home break-ins
I just got word that the Algonquin girls field hockey team won the Division 1 Central championship this afternoon. They beat out top-ranked Quabbin by a score of 1-0 at Foley Stadium. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls field hockey wins district championship
Bullying is something people are thinking a lot about these days – from legislators in the State House to those in the classroom. In response to the focus on bullying, a new group formed in Southborough with the mission to promote and further extend respect within the community. Read the full article → from Bullying workshop for parents on November 18
Reader southsider brought our attention yesterday to a chemical transfer station being proposed by CSX. The station would be off Flanders Road in Westborough about a mile from the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX proposes chemical transfer station near Southborough border – what does it mean for us?
The Thanksgiving day Gobble Wobble — now in its fourth consecutive year — has become a popular event. This year is sure to be no exception. Read the full article → from Sign up for the fourth annual Gobble Wobble
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Last Saturday you should have found a plastic grocery bag hanging on your mailbox. The bags were distributed throughout town by local Scouts as part of their annual Scouting For Food drive. Read the full article → from What to put in those Scouting For Food bags
Did you know Algonquin has a girls ice hockey team? They do, and on Saturday the girls will hold an electronics recycling day to help raise funds for their upcoming season. Read the full article → from A chance to recycle your electronics on Saturday