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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.
The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month
In two weeks, the Planning Board will open its public hearings on easing the zoning bylaws for special permits for two-family homes. Voters will be asked to pass proposed changes at the Special Town Meeting on October 17th.
Two nights after the hearings open, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold another public forum on the bylaw changes proposed by them. Read the full article → from Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning