Marie Kramer Dooling, of Southborough and South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
News
SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re getting an early jump on October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.) Read the full article → from SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Quick reminders about the state primary. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
The week in ARHS sports
Most Gonk athletes are practicing and scrimmaging, but one team is teed up to play as soon as school is in session.
As far as NSBORO students are concerned, today is the last day of summer. And that means Algonquin sports are back. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
Important details including on postmark issues for mailed ballots & traffic to avoid for anyone trying to vote on the way to work in the morning!
The Massachusetts State Primary takes place tomorrow — Tuesday, September 1st. I’m reminding about, and adding more info on, important details. Read the full article → from Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
The week in government (Updated-Again)
Select Board (Wednesday) on Cemetery Expansion Committee’s Action Plan, new & revised Financial policies, and Sinkhole at 11 Constitution Drive; Elementary School Building Committee; Select Board (Friday) to appoint Interim Town Clerk
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-Again)
Cub Scouts invites families to “Join the Adventure”
Southborough's Pack 1 invites boys & girls to learn more and join them. Info sessions include two this Monday afternoon.
K-5 kids are invited to learn more about joining Southborough Cub Scouts, including through upcoming info sessions. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts invites families to “Join the Adventure”
Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team
A non-profit supporting Algonquin's Team 1100 is holding the auction online (and at Applefest) until September 30th.
NSREF is holding a fundraiser to benefit a STEAM team at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team
ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
Students can use the "Doorman" app to restrict use during the school day, or "opt out" by leaving the phone at the office or at home.
Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Two weeks ago, I shared Southborough Recreation’s for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Now, I’m sharing their pics showing off the results. Read the full article → from Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
Last year, I posted that U.S. News & World Report’s best public high school rankings gave Algonquin Regional a big boost — from #30 in the state to #14. This year, it dropped back down, to even lower than the 2024 & 2023 rankings. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
Former teen Miss Southborough, Maggie Mercadente, has been crowned the NAM Miss Massachusetts for 2026. Read the full article → from Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”
The Devlins have very personal reasons for supporting the search for advances in treating Type 1 Diabetes
This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.
For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”