A Memorial Service for Julie will be held on October 10, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Memorial Service for Julia Gaston
Obituary: Memorial Service for Julia Gaston
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25th Anniversary Remembrance of September 11th
The public is invited to attend Southborough's remembrance ceremony.
The Fire and Police Departments will be holding a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at the Public Safety Building’s Memorial on the morning of the 25th anniversary of the attack. Read the full article → from 25th Anniversary Remembrance of September 11th
This Sunday, join Cub Scouts to learn about Joining the Adventure
Southborough's Pack 1 invites boys & girls to learn more and join them. Drop into an Info Session this Sunday.
K-5 kids are invited to learn more about joining Southborough Cub Scouts, including through an upcoming info session. Read the full article → from This Sunday, join Cub Scouts to learn about Joining the Adventure
Obituary: Ann L. (Petrie) Mathes, 81
Ann L. (Petrie) Mathes, 81, of Southborough, died Monday, September 7, 2026, at her home in Southborough surrounded by her children. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ann L. (Petrie) Mathes, 81
Reminder: Transfer Station Stickers expire Tuesday
Next week, you’ll need a new sticker on your windshield to use the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Station Stickers expire Tuesday
The week in ARHS sports
Let the games begin!
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The week in government
School Committee 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
Art on the Trails closes with poetic ceremony on September 13th
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, time is running out. The annual closing ceremony takes place a week from Sunday. As usual, the closing ceremony will feature poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closes with poetic ceremony on September 13th
Former Deputy Town Clerk appointed as Interim Town Clerk
Effective October 1st, Amy Berry will act as Southborough's Town Clerk until the next election in May.
This morning, the Select Board appointed the successor to Town Clerk Jim Hegarty when he retires on September 30th. His former Deputy Town Clerk will take the interim role until — at least — May 11th 2026. Read the full article → from Former Deputy Town Clerk appointed as Interim Town Clerk
Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Request free awareness-raising lawn signs/ribbons and participate in SYFS efforts to "encourage connection" this September.
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.
The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning
Board is keeping details from the public until their vote tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow morning, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint an Interim Town Clerk. At this stage the board is intentionally keeping mum about who they are considering appointing.
It sounds like the position could be for a short term temporary Clerk to bridge until a longer term interim appointment can be made. Read the full article → from Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning
AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
The Town was advised to consult with Town Counsel about issues flagged under the rewritten zoning bylaws for the Industrial Park District and Data Centers
On Friday, the Attorney General’s office issued its approval for zoning bylaw changes that voters approved at Annual Town Meeting.
The approval letter from an Assistant AG included several warnings to the Town about details under the changes for Industrial Park District/Data Centers that may pose legal issues. The Town was advised to consider making revisions at a future Town Meeting. Read the full article → from AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71, of Fayville, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at the VA Healthcare System – West Roxbury. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
2026 Primary results in Southborough
Here's how Southborough's votes compared to the rest of the state, and who will be on the November ballots
I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results in the state primary. Read the full article → from 2026 Primary results in Southborough