At a meeting earlier this fall, Southborough Conservation Administrator Beth Rosenblum was honored by the Sudbury Valley Trustees for her work both here in Southborough and also in Ashland. Read the full article → from Southborough conservation administrator honored by Sudbury Valley Trustees
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive. The majority of toys they collect will go to Hopkinton-based Project Just Because, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Reminder: Bring unwrapped toys to the Southborough Fire Station before December 18
Sign along with the Assabet Valley Mastersingers at their annual Messiah Sing concert on Sunday in Westborough Read the full article → from Assabet Valley Mastersingers’ annual Messiah Sing is on Sunday
A student is believed to have sent harassing text messages to as many as 15 Trottier eight graders, and Southborough Police and school officials are investigating. The messages were sent using a service that keeps the sender anonymous, so the source has not been identified. Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie described the messages as “extremely hurtful.” Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough middle school probing ‘extremely hurtful’ texts
Retired Southborough Fire Safety Officer Jack Peltier, 71, died on Sunday after a sudden illness, and his death is being mourned not just in Southborough, but in fire houses across the nation. Read the full article → from Jack Peltier, ‘revered’ Southborough Fire Safety Officer, has died at 71
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Santa Claus will make his usual flashy arrival in Southborough on Saturday, December 9, when he lands via helicopter on St. Mark’s field (weather permitting). From there he’ll head over to the Community House to hear the wish lists of all the good little boys and girls. The Jolly One arrives at noon, and will be at the Community House until 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Santa comes to Southborough on Saturday
If you’re thinking about sending your kid to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, here’s some information you need. Read the full article → from Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn
The Metrowest Daily News reports today Marlborough-based Ken’s Foods has purchased the warehouse at 325 Turnpike Road in Southborough. That’s the old Verizon building near the intersection with Crystal Pond Road. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ken’s Foods buys Southborough warehouse for $15 million
A group of clever – and thoughtful – Neary fourth graders will be serving up hot cocoa to go this afternoon as part of a fundraising effort to benefit St. Jude Hospital. Read the full article → from Hot cocoa for a cause: Neary 4th graders hold fundraiser TODAY
Enjoy some holiday merriment next week – including an audience with Santa himself – and help out a good cause while you do it. Read the full article → from Southborough real estate firm hosting Toys for Tots drive, photos with Santa
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
Does you child dream of being on stage? If so, check out the upcoming acting and audition classes offered by Southborough Recreation through a partnership with Boston Casting Media Performance. Classes for kids and teens start in January. Read the full article → from Get in the act: Southborough Recreation offers acting class for kids and teens
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students