Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
It’s time to use Southbrough Recreation’s interactive map to drive by some great holiday light/decorations in town, then vote for your favorites! Read the full article → from Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking community members interested in participating in the district’s third annual “Story Bridge”. Applicants will be selected to participate in meetings to prepare them to tell stories from their own lives on stage this spring. Read the full article → from 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
The Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC) is inviting the public to join them at their fun “Seed Cleaning Workshops” this month.
Volunteers will prepare seeds from native plants to be sown later this winter. No experience is needed to take part. The first session is this weekend. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – this Saturday & next
Algonquin winter sports is off to a stellar start. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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 (Updated)
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
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 16th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings (Updated)
I’m reminding readers that this Monday is the deadline to put your home on the decorated homes map. Even if you don’t think you’d win a contest — If you invested time (or money) in putting up a display that you’re proud of, make sure community members know where to find you!
And if you think you may have an award-worth display, make sure to register in time to win those bragging rights and a prize. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday
A downtown business is promoting a holiday shopping event including “Festive sips” and “Cozy bites”.
A week from tomorrow, Apothecary Artists is holding another special shopping event. This one is marketed as a “Sip & Shop”. In addition to supporting local artists and vendors, the event will include a fundraiser for a local woman recovering from a major surgery. Read the full article → from Sip (mocktails) & Shop downtown next week — Dec 18 (Updated)
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues next Wednesday (Updated)
An organizer for Algonquin Regional High School’s Class of 1976 next reunion asked me to help spread the word. And she’s looking for people to help her get in touch with “Missing Alumni”. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s Class of ’76 50th Reunion is Next Fall
This time of year can be stressful. If you need a little canine companionship, and you don’t have a pup of your own, the Southborough Library wants to help.
Save the date for the library’s next “Therapy Dog” session. The session is (not coincidentally) followed by an opportunity for some kids to read to a dog. Read the full article → from Therapy Dog & Read to a Dog at Library — Dec 18th
In a week, Algonquin will hold its annual holiday music festival with art and treats. While I’m sharing those details, I’ll also highlight a holiday part scheduled right before the event, and remind about other student concerts taking place tonight and in two days. Read the full article → from Student Winter/Holiday Concerts & Party
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