Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
I have another update on the migrant families being temporarily sheltered in Southborough. I was asked to share a request for support from Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I’m told they are specifically low on a few food items. Read the full article → from CERT asking for specific food donations for Migrant Families
To kick off their new season, Assabet Valley Mastersingers will hold a “Summer Sing” in ten days. Read the full article → from AVM Summer Sing
Paul D. Kirk, 60, of Southborough died suddenly Monday, August 7, 2023, at his summer home in West Harwich. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul D. Kirk, 60
A week from today, magician Ed Popielarczyk is returning to the Southborough Library to tickle kids’ funny bones. Read the full article → from More magic and laughs at the Library
This summer, St. Mark’s School announced the successful hiring of a new Head of School — but not for this school year. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s announces “Next” Head of School
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Bruce Alan Bartlett passed away at his home in Sterling on July 28, 2023 at the age of 65. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the oldest son of Joan (Batchelder) Bartlett and the late Edward Bartlett. Bruce was pre-deceased by the love of his life, his wife Lori (Heon) Bartlett in 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bruce Alan Bartlett, 65
Work is kicking off this summer for a small addition to the Southborough Senior Center. So, it’s a good time to give an overdue update on overlapping Town facilities projects. Read the full article → from Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update
Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission have created an easier way to support families “temporarily housed in Southborough”. Read the full article → from Friends of SYC seeking financial donations to help Migrant families
On Wednesday, August 23rd, a popular crafter will return to the Southborough Library. Mandy Roberge’s next craft event is a good one for the week before school resumes. Read the full article → from Register kids for Pencil Pouches Crafternoon
Paul K. Ferguson, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 30, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul K. Ferguson, 64
Late last week, Southborough officials learned that 60 asylum seekers (including infants and children) were put up at a hotel in our town. Now they are sharing news on how our community can help by donating specific items from a registry. (No cash or gift cards.) Read the full article → from Collection drive for Migrant families in Southborough
The Taxation Aid Committee asked me to promote their need for new members. Looking at the list of other vacancies in town, there are currently over 40 other openings. So, I’m sharing all of those opportunities to support Southborough. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Taxation Aid, Tricentennial, and much more