This Sunday, after you drop off your pumpkin for Light Up Southborough, you’re invited to head over to the parish hall for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The church is holding its 2nd annual Community Pasta Dinner. Read the full article → from Community Pasta Dinner – Sunday
Southborough residents are being warned to rid their yards of items that could attract bears. That includes birdfeeders and trash. The warning follows sightings of a Black Bear in the southeastern part of Town. Read the full article → from More Black Bear sightings in Southborough: Police issue warning
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset on October 6th in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 2-6, 2017
Southborough Police intend to press new charges against a Westborough man already charged with assault and battery on Southborough Police officers. Those original charges are on top of driving to endanger and a DUI for driving with an intoxication level purportedly more than twice the legal limit. Read the full article → from Southborough Police allege: drunk driver injured another driver, assaulted and defecated on officers, and destroyed property
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on Right of first refusal for 135 Deerfoot and ZBA alternate interview
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Free tutoring, fall wreath making, Musical Cafe, Flu Clinic, Legos, Eating Healthy and Heritage Day weekend
Douglas J. Paterson, 57, of Southborough, passed away on September 28, 2017 at UMass Medical Center University Campus. in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Douglas J. Paterson, 57
There are a few events coming up at the Southborough Senior Center soon that require pre-registration. Two take place next week, so act quickly. Read the full article → from October fun through the Senior Center: Hydrangea Wreaths, Musical Cafe, and a spooky brunch
Managers of two popular hiking areas in Southborough recently shared news on changes to their trails. Though you may see some signs to keep out of certain spaces – trails aren’t so much closed as redesigned or clarified. The main gist – they just want you to walk another way than you may be used to. Read the full article → from Walk this way: Trail changes, fences, and signs at Chestnut Hill Farm and Breakneck Hill
The night before Heritage Day is Southborough Rotary Club’s annual Light Up Southborough. For those of you unfamiliar, it’s a display of lit pumpkins that line the stone wall running around the Old Burial Ground. Read the full article → from Light Up Southborough on October 8th (and Heritage Day update)
The Friends of the Southborough Library are getting ready for their big Book and Bake Sale on Monday, October 9th – Heritage Day. We are seeking volunteers and donations to help.
(We’ll also need lots of customers – so save the date! It’s an easy one to remember.) Read the full article → from Library Book and Bake Sale on Heritage Day
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Rounding up recent stories/news on businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Mexican restaurant opens doors; old Post Office becomes workshare Outpost; Mauro’s Market updates look