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Southborough Library receives “Serving Tweens and Teens” grant
Southborough – The Southborough Library has announced that is has been awarded a two-year $13,758 grant, which will allow the library to develop a...
Linda P. Grossman, 71, of Southborough
Dec. 4, 1949 – Sept. 30, 2021
Southborough - Linda P. Grossman, (Bruno) of Southborough, formerly of Wakefield, MI on Thursday, September 30.
Beloved wife of...
Police chief requests fifth dispatcher to quell shortfall
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH - The Southborough public safety department needs to replace a dispatcher who resigned and also add a fifth person...
Southborough churches to commemorate anniversary of Sept. 11
Southborough - On Sept. 11, church bells in Southborough will ring at the exact moments that aircraft struck the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York City 10 years ago. Residents are also encouraged to ring their own bells at their own homes to honor the victims of that day.
John Pendergast, 63, of Southborough
Southborough - John William “Jack” Pendergast, 63, of Southborough, passed away in his home Thursday, May 28, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer....
Southborough police log, June 17 edition
Southborough
Friday, June 3
12:57 a.m. Oak Hill Rd./Fayville Ln. Motor vehicle stop.
7:23 a.m. Turnpike Rd. MVA property damage only.
1:40 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Central St. Erratic operator.
5:35...
Dorothy E. Stossel, 89
Southborough - Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel, 89, of Southborough, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Westborough...
Southborough Selectmen remove paramedic certification requirement from fire chief’s contract
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH – With a 3-2 vote, Southborough Selectmen agreed during their Oct. 19 meeting to amend Fire Chief Steven Achilles’...
Southborough noise bylaw added to Town Meeting Warrant
Southborough - For several years town residents have suggested proposals for a noise bylaw but none have made it into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.Â
The purpose...
Volunteer drivers needed by cancer patients
Region - The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program is in need of volunteers from central Massachusetts communities to drive local cancer patients...
(VIDEO) Southborough mourns loss of middle school student
Southborough - A wave of green flooded the halls of Southborough's schools today as a show of support for the family of 13-year-old Eric Green. The Trottier Middle School student passed away suddenly Thursday morning of complications stemming from a seizure disorder.
Southborough celebrates 45th Heritage Day
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Southborough – Columbus Day is always a particularly special occasion in Southborough. On Oct. 8, the center of town...
Southborough's “Ernie the barber” still cutting it up
By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer
Southborough - After a 40-plus year run cutting hair at Ernie's Barber Shop, 3 East Main St. in Southborough, Ernie...
New Trail over Walnut Hill in Southborough
Southborough - Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) recently teamed up with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to build a new trail over...
Southborough native sings with Coast Guard Glee Club
Southborough – Southborough native Rick Scott performs nationally and internationally with the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCG) Glee Club of New London, Conn., yet he cites their concert presented locally as a favorite. They performed Jan. 17 at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Southborough, where Scott attended while growing up in town.
Athlete of the Week: Chloe Herczeg
Northborough/Southborough – Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) gymnastics coach Amelia Davis said it took a total team effort to keep its collective composure under intense pressure and win the state championship Feb. 26, capping an undefeated season.
James F. Anketell Jr., 63, of Southborough
Southborough - James F. Anketell Jr., 63, of Southborough, passed away suddenly in his home on Sept. 9, 2021. He was the beloved husband...
Esther E. Lesieur, 76
Southborough – Well-known and beloved Southborough resident Esther E. Lesieur passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 76. She had battled cancer for over 35 years.
Southborough Boards continue to disagree about specifics of downtown district bylaw proposal
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH – Trying to reach a consensus on a proposed downtown district bylaw is proving to be a challenge for...
Southborough Police release sketch, video of man in alleged harassment incident
Southborough - The Southborough Police Department released this statement this afternoon regarding an incident where a male allegedly exposed himself to an Algonquin Regional...