Above: Here’s a look at noteworthy happenings in Southborough this weekend. (images cropped from flyers and contributed by Rotary)
I ran out of time today to write up my weekly events highlights. So, I’ll just quickly remind readers what’s happening around our town tonight through Sunday. (Stay tuned for an events post with a look at the coming week.)
Above: Town Meeting approved funding the final piece in the Trails Comittee’s work to bridge a gap in the town and regional trail system. (images edited from flyer) Today, I’m wrapping up my coverage of last weekend’s Special Town Meeting. My main focus is looking at voters’ decision increase funding for a footbridge on the Read the full article → from Wrapping Up Special Town Meeting Articles 4-8
The public is invited to sign up to attend a “celebration” of the women’s suffrage movement at the Southborough Library in two weeks. The returning presenter is one who gained popularity by incorporating tastings into all of her talks. Read the full article → from Women Who Stirred the Teapot — Nov 7th
Patricia B. “Sugar” Stott, 86, of North Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Osterville and Southborough, passed away on October 19th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of good trouble, contagious joy and most importantly, boundless love. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia “Sugar” B. (Burke) Stott, 86
The majority of Special Town Meeting voters disagreed with Advisory and other critics of Article 3. Voters approved investing close to $1M in CPA funding to replace the failing irrigation system at the Town-owned 9 hole golf course. I’m recapping the debate. Read the full article → from STM voters agreed to invest more into fixing golf course irrigation
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, prepare to load up your car/truck and head to the Transfer Station in two days. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday
Above: SYFS announced its completed relocated from the southside to downtown, and is promoting a survey on youth substance abuse. (images edited from logos and Google maps and flyer) Southborough Youth & Family Services recently moved into their new (but very old) home. The Town agency is also promoting another substance abuse survey that they Read the full article → from SYFS news: New office and a Parent/Caregiver survey request
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Donata M. (Pellegrini) Sarro, formerly of Brighton and Southborough, died on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley in Billerica. She was 97. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donata M. (Pellegrini) Sarro, 97
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on more OUI arrests. This time both alleged drunk drivers were pulled over between at about 2:00 – 3:00 am on Monday morning. Read the full article → from SPD announced more OUI arrests
[Editor’s Note: As you’ll see in my recap, this story involves my own actions — in the form of an amendment I proposed but failed to convince other voters to pass.]
At Saturday’s Special Town Meeting, voters overwhelmingly supported converting the position of Town Clerk from elected to an appointed job that reports the Select Board.
Town Meeting voters first rejected a proposed amendment (by me) to ratify the change through the next Town election. The passage of Article 1 authorized the Select Board to petition the state legislature to enact the change. Read the full article → from Town Clerk may be shifted to an appointed position without going to the Town ballot
Costco’s traffic analysis presentation to the Planning Board was postponed by two weeks. Read the full article → from Costco Traffic Presentation pushed to November 2nd
Northborough and Southborough Public Schools asked me to remind readers throughout the year of their continual need for substitutes. Those include not only teachers, but people willing to fill in for Food Services positions, and qualified to be Substitute Nurses.
While I’m sharing that, I’m also listing their latest job openings, including full time and part time opportunities, since my previous post. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools seeking Substitutes for Food Services, Teachers, and Nurses
I’m reminding readers that the Saturday before Halloween is essentially early Halloween in Southborough. Two different annual collaborations feature free, costumed celebrations for families with kids. Read the full article → from Trunk or Treat & the Library Halloween Party are this Saturday