Above: The Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale, arts & entertainment, Food Trucks, and preparing for Memorial Day weekend are just some of the many events taking place this weekend through next. (photos by Beth Melo and bottom right by Kim Tolander)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through the long Memorial Day weekend.
The Southborough Rotary’s popular annual Food Truck Festival begins next week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Support Cash4Camperships to Help Send a Kid to Camp
The “community coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance misuse in Northborough and Southborough” is asking parents from both towns to participate in upcoming focus groups. Read the full article → from Encompass focus groups for parents of 6th-12th graders
Brian J. Witzell, 70, of Venice, FL, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 following a dignified and courageous battle with lung cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Brian J. Witzell, 70
In late June, the Algonquin Boys & Girls Tennis teams will hold a Tennis Clinic for kids entering grades K-8. Read the full article → from Tennis Clinic for K-8 kids this summer
The downtown art studio, Apothecary Artists, is inviting the public to an unusually interactive art reception this weekend. Read the full article → from Art Reception & Drawing Demos — Saturday
Rec’s seeking feedback on their newest park concept plan options, with a shrunken water based on prior feedback.
Next week, the Rec Commission is seeking to get more community engagement and feedback on the proposal. Read the full article → from Fayville Park Update & Call for Engagement
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
As part of their celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Southborough Youth & Family Services is partnering with Southborough Recreation to put on a Mindful Art event a week from Friday. Read the full article → from Mindful Art for most ages — May 22
The Southborough Rotary’s popular annual Food Truck Festival begins next week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Details on the Food Truck Festival kicking off next week
Thomas McHugh, 83, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas McHugh, 83
The community is invited to Southborough Open Land Foundation’s Annual Meeting tonight. As usual, the event includes a reception. Read the full article → from Join SOLF’s Annual Meeting Tonight
I’m sharing details and images on bear sightings in town, safety information, and details on who to contact if you spot one in your neighborhood. Read the full article → from Black Bear sightings: Take precautions
After many years of supporting and helping to run the Southborough Food Pantry, volunteer Marjorie Coldwell has retired. The United Parishes of Southborough shared news about the recent celebration they held to mark the occasion.
While I’m sharing that news, I’ll also share the pantry’s most recent public request for support. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry thanks Marjorie Coldwell for 25+ years of service