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SOUTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Delve into Southborough’s news through our specialized local newspaper. Stay current with prompt and breaking updates. Your essential Southborough, MA newspaper, delivering accurate and up-to-the-minute information.

Town Election information for Southborough

Nomination papers for the annual Southborough Town Election on Tuesday, May 14, were available starting on Feb. 14.

Snowstorm downgraded, but still lots of closings, postponements

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is showing a lesser amount than the foot-plus of snow predicted for the region.

Algonquin wins Mid-Wach league gymnastics championship

Local gymnastics teams gathered at Shrewsbury High School on Saturday afternoon for the Midland-Wachusett League gymnastics championships.

Theodore Roosevelt’s 1911 visit to Southborough was kept quiet

Theodore Roosevelt loomed large over America and literally over Southborough. Like the rest of America, Southborough was infatuated with Roosevelt. His triumph in Cuba cemented his popularity and his connection to Southborough.

Event to benefit youth group

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church youth group will be holding a drop off event for parents and guardians on Feb. 10.

Man arrested following car accident in Southborough

A Worcester man was arrested and faces charges following a crash in Southborough on Route 9 eastbound on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Algonquin fights, but it’s not enough to overcome Leominster girls basketball

The Leominster Blue Devils dominated from start to finish on Friday, defeating the playoff-hopeful Algonquin Titans to the tune of 49-35.

Most schools delay opening due to snow

The latest round of snow overnight Sunday, Jan. 28, into Monday, Jan. 29, left anywhere from 2 to 6 inches in the region.

Southborough church completes clock tower project

The church was built in the early 1860s by local businessman Joseph Burnett; the bell and clock tower was added in 1891.

Snow and cold return to the region; some classes canceled

The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow, possibly mixing with rain, sleet and freezing rain, before it ends in the early evening.

Monies raised will support Friends of the Southborough Library programs

Southborough - The Friends of the Southborough Library have an additional $227 to spend on literary activities. Diners who visited the Chateau Restaurant in Westborough...

Belle Playdon, 91, formerly of Southborough

DeBary, Fla. - Belle Shirley Herrick Playdon passed away early Saturday morning, at the age of 91, at the DeBary Health and Rehabilitation Center...

St. Mark's students volunteer in the Dominican Republic

Southborough - For St. Mark's students who will be participating in the "Release the Hero Within: Volunteer with Outreach360" program in the spring, their lives and the children they work with will forever be transformed.

Board game becomes part of Southborough’s history

While sorting through the box that an anonymous donor had dropped off about a year ago, library staff came across a “Monopoly”-style game board depicting local businesses.
drone photo of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough by Tami White

Solar projects proposed for Northborough, Southborough schools

Seven solar projects were recently presented at a combined meeting of the Northborough, Southborough and Regional School Committees.

SYFS webinar on parenting the ‘A+’ child

Southborough Youth and Family Services will be holding a webinar entitled “Parenting the A+ Child: Anxious, Angry, Active, Awkward.”
The Southborough Police department will soon have two new portable radios to help improve communication. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Live shotgun shells found in St. Mark’s trash bin

St. Mark’s officials notified police that two live shotgun shells had been found inside a trash bin in one of the dormitories on campus.

Algonquin takes down Natick in defense-forward girls hockey matchup

The Algonquin Titans and Natick Redhawks met at New England Sports Center on Monday night, and while both sides struggled offensively, the Titans found their stride.

Region digs out from first snowstorm of season

The first snowstorm in nearly two years left the region with 10 to 14 inches of snow over Saturday, Jan. 6, into Sunday, Jan. 7.

Algonquin boys hockey features five sets of brothers

The Algonquin boys hockey team is like family – literally. The team, which went 14-4-2 last season, features five sets of brothers.