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Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

Two Southborough obituaries were recorded for the week of June 15–21, 2026: Miner, Arthur (age 90, died June 17, 2026) and Vanesian, Maureen J. (age 92, died June 19, 2026). Arrangements for Arthur Miner were handled by Morris-Johnston Funeral Home Inc. of Southborough; arrangements for…

Southborough Youth Soccer posts fall evaluation schedule as Select Board meeting produces no sports-related action.

Southborough Youth Soccer Association has posted its fall player evaluation schedule, with sessions for rising grades 3–8 held at Neary Fields and 911 Field in late May and early June. The association is using the Admin Sports app for its Spring 2026 season, and registration is availabl…

Southborough School Committee unanimously ratifies three-year Unit C staff contract

SOUTHBOROUGH — June 18, 2026 — Southborough School Committee ratifies three-year contract with educational support staff in a two-minute session. The committee voted unanimously, five to zero, Thursday afternoon to approve a collective bargaining agreement with the Southborough Teachers Association Unit C, covering administrative assistants and educational support professionals. The

Select Board Votes 5-0 to Deny Conservation Volunteer's Reappointment

SOUTHBOROUGH — June 16, 2026 — Southborough Select Board unanimously blocks Open Space volunteer Freddie Gillespie's five-year reappointment amid conduct concerns. The board voted 5-0 against reappointing Gillespie to the Open Space Preservation Commission at its June 16 meeting, with Chair Kathy Cook citing a last-minute knotweed

This Week in Southborough: Jun 8 - Jun 14

2 stories from Southborough News this week.

Conservation Commission Seeks Volunteers as Town Enters Busy Meeting Week

Southborough's Conservation Commission is recruiting new members, the lead local item on a quiet Sunday. The commission posted its call for volunteers on the town's official website, with no deadline listed; residents interested in wetlands and open-space issues are directed to southbor…

Conservation Commission Opens Recruitment Drive for New Board Members

Southborough's Conservation Commission is recruiting new members, the town confirmed Friday in a posting on the official website. The call for volunteers to serve on the land-use panel was one of three civic alerts published heading into the weekend, alongside the release of "Word on Co…

This Week in Southborough: Jun 1 - Jun 7

2 stories from Southborough News this week.

Southborough Select Board Approves Neary School Contract, $11.5 Million Bond Note

SOUTHBOROUGH — June 2, 2026 — Southborough Select Board approves Neary School designer contract and $11.5 million bond note at busy June 2 meeting. The board unanimously approved a $165,000 contract with Tappe Architects, Inc. of Boston for a feasibility study of two Neary School renovation options, and authorized an

Southborough Planning Board elects Braccio chair, clears 200 Turnpike Road occupancy

SOUTHBOROUGH — June 1, 2026 — Southborough Planning Board reorganizes under new Chair Lisa Braccio and clears a path for occupancy at 200 Turnpike Road. The board unanimously elected Braccio as chair and Deborah DeMuria as vice chair at its June 1 meeting, filling seats vacated by departing Chair Meme Luttrell. In

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