My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. The following letter is from Karen Hanlon Shimkus. Read the full article → from Letter: Big Picture Considerations on “Proposal for Addressing Neary School Issues”
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Obituary: Ruth (Ramey) Henley, 93
Ruth (Ramey) Henley, 93, of Nashua, NH and formerly of Southborough, MA and Cape Coral. FL, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Aynsley Place in Nashua, NH Read the full article → from Obituary: Ruth (Ramey) Henley, 93
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Articles for upcoming Town Meetings, including final Articles for Special Town Meeting on Neary roof and school building project studies; Joint Select Board & Advisory Meeting; and more
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)
Update on Neary roof and choices headed to Special Town Meeting
On Tuesday, the Select Board & School Committee will decide what options Town Meeting voters will be able to select for building project studies
Today, the Southborough School Committee heard back from its roof consultant. There was a little bit of good news — but it was mostly, unsurprising bad news about Neary School’s failing roof.
The committee plans to join the Select Board’s meeting this Tuesday night to talk through wording of Special Town Meeting Articles. And based on today’s discussion, they could decide to make significant changes for what options voters are offered on the Warrant for March 2nd. Read the full article → from Update on Neary roof and choices headed to Special Town Meeting
DPW explainers on road situation
Why the challenging work clearing snow was slow, why roads can still be slippery, when salt is/isn't effective, continuing work, and more.
DPW’s Chief William Cundiff asked me to share a message in response to the frustration they’ve heard from the public about the condition of the roads during and after this week’s snow storm. Read the full article → from DPW explainers on road situation
Southborough natives compete for national/international glory on ice
Two former Southborough residents have been spending a lot of time on with their partners on the ice this winter to prepare for major competitions. One is now headed to his first Olympic competition, and the other just competed at a national championship. Read the full article → from Southborough natives compete for national/international glory on ice
“Small Things” Art Reception this Saturday (Updated)
Saturday evening, the downtown art studio will hold another art reception. The event will feature paintings by Southborough native Kassandra Hostage. Read the full article → from “Small Things” Art Reception this Saturday (Updated)
Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint
This week, representatives for Costco and the property owners of 21 Coslin Drive updated the Planning Board on their plans to build a Costco in Southborough.
In the meeting, the board discussed a complication in the legal process. The Attorney General’s office held up its approval of the zoning bylaw revision that the project hinges on. The state is taking a closer look based on a complaint letter claiming the bylaw is illegal “spot zoning”. Read the full article → from Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint
Jon Stewart helps NECC promote its 50 years of compassionate work
A celebrity-narrated video and magazine detail more of NECC's work and progress over the past 50 years (and soon-to-be 40 years in Southborough).
This week, NECC issued a 50th Anniversary Edition of their magazine “Insight”. It included more details chronicling the 50 years of work and progress. It also spotlights the “nearly 100” employees who have worked at the center for more than 20 years and why they stay.
Plus, a video narrated by Jon Stewart (host of the Daily Show) touts why NECC is “One Powerful Place”. Read the full article → from Jon Stewart helps NECC promote its 50 years of compassionate work
NSBORO Schools Seeking Volunteers for AI Study Group
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is putting together a study group to make recommendations for how district should deal with AI’s impacts on education and appropriate use of it in schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Seeking Volunteers for AI Study Group
SFD is again asking community to “Adopt a Hydrant”
Both before the storm hit, and as it was waning, the Southborough Fire Department asked the public to help them help us. And the crew’s response to a recent house fire is a reminder of why the initiative is important. Read the full article → from SFD is again asking community to “Adopt a Hydrant”
SPD ask for help with hit & run; announce unrelated rescue of woman from alleged kidnapper
The Southborough Police Department issued two announcements on Facebook over the past few days. One asks the public to help identify a truck involved in a crash. The other is about their rescue of a woman reportedly in danger. Read the full article → from SPD ask for help with hit & run; announce unrelated rescue of woman from alleged kidnapper
Snow Day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Surprise!
I just got the surprise, early morning phone call. It turns out that instead of a delay, public school is cancelled in Southborough (and Northborough) today. That’s also true for Assabet. Read the full article → from Snow Day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
School delayed 2 hrs (Updated – Now Cancelled)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed tomorrow.. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs (Updated – Now Cancelled)