Above: Surprise! I have gourd news that’s sure to make some readers smile. (photos by Beth Melo and Susan Fitzgerald)
I know many readers were disappointed when Southborough Rotary’s annual Pumpkin Stroll was cancelled. Some may have read my hints last Friday that the Friends of the Southborough Library might step up to put on a rescheduled version.
I can’t share all of the details yet. But I can tell you to save the date for a stroll the evening of October 26th! Read the full article →
Rec is promoting a “Halloween Chess Tournament” with Spooky Fun. Read the full article → from After School Chess Tournament for Woodward & Neary Students — October 29th
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a program to support residents in need prior to the holidays. The deadline for residents to apply to be recipients is October 24th. Read the full article → from Apply by Oct. 24th to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
Special Town Meeting is coming up in 1½ weeks. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from October 27th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is holding a free presentation next week for the community. The “Understanding ADHD” seminar is timed to take place during ADHD Awareness Month. Read the full article → from Understanding ADHD Seminar — Tuesday
The Library and Fay invite little ones to enjoy Halloween fun this month. Read the full article → from Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
The Southborough Library is bringing back a literacy program introduced last spring spring for beginner readers ages 5 years and older. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage early readers. Read the full article → from Kids & Teens can sign up to be paired as “Reading Buddies”
Susan A. Sessions, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Susan Anderson Sessions, 84
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D back at the Library this fall
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Rotary is promoting a fest with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. Read the full article → from Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Southborough Recreation officially cancelled Heritage Day. But there is one, indoor, activity that will still take place.
The Southborough’ Library’s Sale will still go on, inside the library from 10:00 – 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Cancelled (Book Sale is still on)