The same night that the Select Board approved the seasonal parking ban to make room on streets for snow plows this winter, they adopted a new policy for handling the occasional “unavoidable” damage to mailboxes from plows. Read the full article → from Town adopts policy for damaged mailbox reimbursements
Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Rec offers basketball for ages 18+ and hockey leagues for ages 35+
This winter, Southborough Recreation is offering opportunities to join two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
Preliminary options presented to the Combined School Committee for next year’s calendars being considered cover the range of adding more religious holiday observances to eliminating them all together. It appeared at last week’s meeting that the group vetting the options is leaning towards adding more. Read the full article → from School Committees’ discussion on handling religious holidays
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 17th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Winter Coloring Contest
Deadline is this Monday, Dec 16th
Southborough Rec is offering another contest this month. This one is geared to kids. Read the full article → from Winter Coloring Contest
Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
Yesterday, I posted news about Southborough Recreation’s First Annual House Decorating Contest. (And that Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards to register to be included on a community map.)
What I missed sharing is some key details including the link to register and the deadline! Read the full article → from Tuesday is the deadline for the holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest
EMC sold 32 Coslin Drive for $26.1M
One of EMC’s properties in Southborough was purchased last week for $26.1 million. The 145,000-square-foot* office building on a 19.76 acre parcel at 32 Coslin Drive was purchased by Atlantic Management Corp. Read the full article → from EMC sold 32 Coslin Drive for $26.1M
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by St. Mark's Church on December 18th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Rec Connect winter outings & programs
College Basketball, Cirque du Soleil. Railers Hockey, Bowling, Collage Art, Games, and Adaptive Pickleball
In less than a month, the of Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Rec Connect program will host a “Sneaker Prom” for teens with disabilities and their families. Read the full article → from Rec Connect winter outings & programs
Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest and map (Updated)
Rec holding a House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by
Southborough Recreation is holding its First Annual House Decorating Contest. Rec is encouraging everyone who lit up their homes or decorated their yards for the holidays to register — even those who didn’t go all out. Read the full article → from Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor for contest and map (Updated)
MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
Tomorrow night, the MetroWest RECC is holding a “Community Update” on the future regional emergency dispatch center for Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton. In addition to the meeting details, I’m also recapping an update on the project from last week’s Select Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
A Southborough neighborhood is sharing an update on its growing success supporting area shelters and food pantries through its community garden.
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their fifth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
Obituary: William H. Park, Jr. 92
William H. Park, Jr. 92, of Madison, NH and formerly a longtime resident of Southborough, passed away at his home on Thursday, November, 28, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: William H. Park, Jr. 92