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Southborough vigil calls for end to hostilities in Gaza strip
More than 50 people gathered for a candlelight vigil praying for peace in Gaza and Israel in Southborough Oct. 22.
Car drives into Southborough DPW trash pit
A car has driven into the trash pit in the Southborough Department of Public Works, according to the Southborough Police Department.
Southborough police find dead man on Valley Road
State Police detectives are investigating the death of a man found near his vehicle in the rear of a Valley Road property.
Local police to receive grants for body-worn cameras
Several local police departments will receive state grants to implement or expand their body-worn camera programs.
Southborough celebrates Heritage Day
The annual Heritage Day festival came just in time for perfect October weather. The crowds came early to the fields at St. Mark’s on Oct. 9.
Southborough Gardeners to be at Heritage Day
With Heritage Day right around the corner, make sure to stop by the Southborough Gardeners’ booth on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Field.
Assabet students building expansion for Southborough senior center
With the help of students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, the Southborough senior center will soon have more space.
Delivering flowers and smiles in Southborough
A 20-year tradition of bringing “Flowers to Friends” to homebound Southborough residents continued on Sept. 19.
Sign up for Southborough Heritage Day
The Recreation Department will sponsor the annual Heritage Day on Monday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Field
Thunderstorm downs trees, wires in region
A quick-moving thunderstorm has caused some damage in Westborough, Southborough and Shrewsbury.
Applefest update: parade, car show canceled
Due to inclement weather forecast for Sunday, Sept. 10, the Applefest parade has been canceled.
Local students make dean’s list
Several local students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2023 spring semester. Additionally, a Shrewsbury resident who attends Stanford University received a top graduate research award.
Traffic closures, advisories for Labor Day Parade
The following parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on Monday, Sept. 4, due to the Labor Day Parade.
Southborough brings high spirits to the end of summer
With summer almost over, community members gathered to end the season with Southborough Recreation’s 20th annual Summer Nights celebration.
Gov. Healey signs state budget: here are the local earmarks
The budget, which calls for increased local aid and free universal school meals, also includes funding for several local initiatives.
Students rally to support Pilgrim Church
Current and former youth group members and congregation members at Pilgrim Church spent a day giving back to the church, painting its east side.
Flash floods dump rain into the region
While parts of the state experienced tornado warnings, the NWS issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for parts of the region.
Ground broken on Southborough Senior Center addition
Southborough officials and Council on Aging members recently gathered to break ground on an addition to the senior center.
Local Girls on the Run sites get ready for fall season
Girls on the Run Worcester County is ready for its fall season and is anticipating more than 25 sites across the county to host its program.
Southborough takes in asylum-seeking families
Town officials have been notified that 18 asylum-seeking families – about 60 people in total – have been placed in a local hotel.