Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80, of Southborough, died Saturday, December 27, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80
Obituary: Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80
Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.
Reminder: The deadline to apply for the 2026 Story Bridge program is a week from today. Here are details from my original post last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
Transfer Station temporarily closed due to (now extinguished) fire in the hopper
Updated: Now reopened
The Transfer Station was closed this afternoon after a fire broke out in the trash hopper. Read the full article → from Transfer Station temporarily closed due to (now extinguished) fire in the hopper
Events this week
Drop in Legos, Cook Book Club, Story Time with Glory, Comics Club, Girls Who Code, Blood Drive, Stand Up Now rally, Wildlife Out Your Window, and Open Skate
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
Sign kids up for Winter RAP by Wednesday
Scope out the after school programs offered to K-5 for sports, arts & crafts, legos, and more
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s next session of RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes this Wednesday, January 7th. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for Winter RAP by Wednesday
Sign up Tuesday for Senior Center programs
Registration opens next week for January & February programs.
Registration opens Tuesday morning for the next session of programs at/through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Sign up Tuesday for Senior Center programs
Obituary: Richard James Maley, 91
Richard J. Maley, age 91, of Southborough MA, passed away in Lincoln MA on Friday, December 26, 2025, ending his long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard James Maley, 91
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 8
Get a ¼ zip sweatshirt as thanks for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 8
Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter
Southborough Rotary and the private school have teamed up to host two special Open Skate events for the community on January 11th & February 22nd. Donations to the Food Pantry are encouraged.
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting Free Open Skate sessions this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating on two Sunday afternoons with free refreshments. Read the full article → from Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter
Wildlife Out Your Window — January 10
A week from Saturday, the Southborough Library is hosting a family-friendly wildlife presentation for most ages. (It’s promoted as for ages “8 – 108”.) Read the full article → from Wildlife Out Your Window — January 10
Reminder: The 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey is due Wed
The Town is seeking important feedback from residents by December 31st. Input could impact decisions made for Town budgets, and Articles brought to Town Meeting voters.
Reminder: this Wednesday, December 31st, is the deadline for responding to the Town’s annual 2025 Survey. Feedback officials are seeking is needed as they hash out the budgets and Articles they’ll ask voters to approve at the Annual Town Meeting. Plus, it asks for input on improving bureaucratic processes. Read the full article → from Reminder: The 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey is due Wed
The week in government
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
Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd
The meeting on school building feasibility studies and the Neary School roof has been rescheduled again.
There is a new “Save the Date” for the Special Town Meeting this winter. The STM will open on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm. It will be held at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moved to Monday, March 2nd
Obituary: Georgette “Gigi” Ranauro, 93
Georgette (Levasseur) C. Ranauro,“Gigi”, 93, of East Falmouth, MA formerly of Southborough, MA passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Georgette “Gigi” Ranauro, 93