School is cancelled tomorrow due to the timing of a messy winter forecast. Read the full article → from School Cancelled for Thursday (Updated)
School Cancelled for Thursday (Updated)
“Palentine’s” pet photo contest fundraiser
Enter by Valentine's Day to "show off" your pets and support SYFS' summer camperships.
A photo contest combines the community’s love of its pets with Valentine’s Day season to raise funds to benefit SYFS’ campership program. Read the full article → from “Palentine’s” pet photo contest fundraiser
Photo Gallery: KofC Free Throw
The Knights of Columbus announced the winners of Southborough's 2025 competition
Last week, the Southborough Knights of Columbus held its annual Free Throw competition. Organizers reached out to share news of winners who will be moving on to District and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: KofC Free Throw
“Valentine Fun” — Sat & Sun
This weekend, the community is invited to a yummy and crafty Valentine’s themed “Fun”. The event includes an optional photo shoot and the chance to do some shopping. Read the full article → from “Valentine Fun” — Sat & Sun
Shiftstrong Hockey Tournament will now be a coed 3V3 competition
A change has been announced for the upcoming fundraiser for ALS research and care. The Ice Hockey tourney for high school students will now integrate Boys and Girls into one bracket for the “no contact” 3v3 competition. The event will still also feature fun for all ages through a free skate and a shootout. Read the full article → from Shiftstrong Hockey Tournament will now be a coed 3V3 competition
Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
Resident thanks rescuers and experts who saved her's and her friend's lives.
The rescue of two hikers on Mount Washington early on Monday morning made headlines. I’m sharing the news, an update from the Southborough resident who was rescued, and her thanks to rescuers. Read the full article → from Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
The Select Board is driving an effort to find a cost-effective way to provide wastewater treatment to increase commercial uses on Route 9. Read the full article → from Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
Finn’s Special Person Dance & Photo Session Fundraiser — Saturday
Sign up for free fun (and for the pre-event fundraiser)
This weekend, Finn SOS is putting on a Special Person Dance. The free event is for Finn students and one “special” adult guest. In advance of the party, attendees are invited to take part in a linked fundraiser. Read the full article → from Finn’s Special Person Dance & Photo Session Fundraiser — Saturday
Library offering early Valentines fun for kids
This weekend, the Southborough Library is holding its annual, early Valentine’s children’s party. Read the full article → from Library offering early Valentines fun for kids
Library asks tweens/teens if they’re “Game” to play games (Updated)
The Southborough Library is promoting a new monthly “meet up” for people ages 9+ who enjoy playing games without screens. The first session is this Thursday afternoon. Read the full article → from Library asks tweens/teens if they’re “Game” to play games (Updated)
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Select Board Meeting, FY26 Budget Summit, and more
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
Obituary: Matthew Joseph Malloy, Jr., 97
Matthew (“Matt”) Joseph Malloy, Jr., of Southborough, died peacefully with the rites of the Catholic Church on January 30, 2025, not quite a month after his ninety-seventh birthday, from complications of Covid. Read the full article → from Obituary: Matthew Joseph Malloy, Jr., 97
Obituary: Marvin C. Ostrovsky, M.D.,
OSTROVSKY, Marvin C., M.D. of Salem, NH, formerly of Southborough, MA, departed this world peacefully on February 2, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marvin C. Ostrovsky, M.D.,