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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.

“Connecting with SOLF!” Puzzle Challenge

Southborough Open Land Foundation is using puzzle pieces and prizes to encourage the community to get out onto many of their lesser known properties and trails.

by Beth Melo on

Whether you’re trying to motivate yourself to connect with nature or inspire your family members to explore the outdoors with you, you might want to take part in the “Connecting with SOLF!” challenge.

The Southborough Open Land Foundation is offering prizes for anyone who completes their special hunt for hidden puzzle pieces. The challenge also offers a special prize to the first six to track down all 9 pieces. So get hunting soon! Read the full article → from “Connecting with SOLF!” Puzzle Challenge

ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

A look at the proposed modernized uses and new protections

by Beth Melo on

For over a year, the Planning Board has been working on zoning updates to attract more business revenue, while still protecting residents and conservation areas from negative impacts.

The result is Annual Town Meeting Article 17. On April 11th, voters will be asked to approve modernized and expanded uses, along with new restrictions, for Southborough’s Industrial Park Zone. Read the full article → from ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”

A Southborough family-owned business is offering a special promotional fundraiser through April.

by Beth Melo on

Now through the end of April, a Southborough based company is offering the community a chance to support the Southborough Library, while enjoying mac & cheese that is better for their families. Read the full article → from Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”

Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting (Updated)

Zoning Articles, Trottier roof, $25M for road & sidewalks fund, and more

by Beth Melo on

The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Saturday to approve spending, possibly increase budgets, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.

I’ll be digging into some of the Warrant Articles leading up to Annual Town Meeting. For now, I’m providing a general overview, including the hot topics on the Warrant most likely to spark debate. Read the full article → from Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting (Updated)

“Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening

Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission & Theracopia are holding an open house to encourage volunteering. Drop-in for some self-care!

by Beth Melo on

Whether you’re looking for a way to “Give Back”, an opportunity to “Connect”, or weary/achy/stressed and in desperate need to “Recharge” — make plans to drop-in to an open house tomorrow evening (Friday, March 27th).

Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are seeking volunteers. Theracopia Therapeutic Wellness Center is partnering to help by providing free wellness incentives for the public to attend and learn more. Read the full article → from “Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening

SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store

Friday to Sunday: Bring out your bags of old clothes and textiles to Woodward to benefit all Southborough Schools. And now through Monday, shop for Southborough branded items.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) asked me to share news about two fundraisers. One of them is taking place over the weekend. The other is running now through Monday. Read the full article → from SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store

Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter

This month agency is spotlighting Unplugging and the Mental Health of Women & Girls.

by Beth Melo on
SYFS March-April 2026 newsletter

Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter

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