It is with deep sorrow and eternal love that we honor the passing of Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson from Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson, 93
Obituary: Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson, 93
News
Appointments made to new, expanded PreK-8 building committee
The Select Board appointed five "At Large" members, and most representative members. Only one is a holdover from the Neary Building Committee.
Last night, the majority of the Select Board voted to appoint five “at-large” members to the PreK-8 School Building Committee.
At this point 8 of 9 seats have been appointed (and there’s news on who won’t be continuing in the 9th seat). While critics of the new process didn’t entirely get their way, it appears there will be almost no overlap with the prior committee. Read the full article → from Appointments made to new, expanded PreK-8 building committee
NSBORO Schools Leadership Updates
Superintendent rated "Exemplary" again; Student Support Services Director appointed
The Community Advocate covered the Superintendent’s Performance Review discussion and raise. While I’m sharing that story, I’ll also update on the appointment of a new Director for Student Support Services. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Leadership Updates
Diaper Drive for Worcester Area Mission
The Southborough Library is promoting a collection drive organized by a community member to support families through the Worcester Area Mission Society. Read the full article → from Diaper Drive for Worcester Area Mission
ARHS’ Miles Lipka wins 2nd national track event
I thought I was done reporting on Algonquin sports for the season. But I forgot about one more big competition scheduled for late June — the national Outdoor Track & Field high school championships.
This summer, following his graduation as a member of ARHS Class of 2025, Titans team member Miles Lipka scored another big win. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Miles Lipka wins 2nd national track event
Obituary: Brian P. Keville, 53
Brian Patrick Keville, 53, of Southborough and formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on June 24, 2025, after a courageous six-month battle with illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Brian P. Keville, 53
Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. Now they are promoting a deal to offer discounts for group orders. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
The week in government
21 Highland Future Use Committee Meeting, Select Board on appointments to Pre-K to 8 School Building 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
WBUR names Southborough artist their “favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry”
The local NPR station selected "Padma" as their favorite from the 200+ musicians from Mass who entered the national contest
In a story posted yesterday, WBUR called out Southborough singer-songwriter Padma as the station’s “Favorite Local Tiny Desk Contest Entry”. Read the full article → from WBUR names Southborough artist their “favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry”
ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list
This week, the Boston Globe published photos from the high school spring season, “representing the best of spring sports” from submissions by 250 participating high school students. They selected 96 photos taken by “over 50” students. Two of them were Algonquin Regional High School students (now rising seniors). Read the full article → from ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list
Youth Football & Cheer News: “No Contact” Flag Football this fall, and NSYFCA registration still open until Monday
Southborough Recreation announced a new youth football program they will be launching this fall. They’ll be partnering with the NFL youth league to offer Flag Football. Details are still murky, but it looks like this will overlap the existing youth football program for our town.
So I took a look at the two options. I’m sharing and comparing details, plus the fact that the Northborough/Southborough Youth Football and Cheer Association’s registration is still open for programs that start about a month from now. Read the full article → from Youth Football & Cheer News: “No Contact” Flag Football this fall, and NSYFCA registration still open until Monday
Cheer on the American Legion Baseball “home team” this summer
If you enjoy watching baseball from the stands, but don’t want to deal with the hassle and price of heading to Fenway or Worcester, the American Legion Baseball league has games scheduled in our area through mid July. That includes a nearby game tonight! Read the full article → from Cheer on the American Legion Baseball “home team” this summer
Select Board identifies goals to focus on this coming year
Looking at the board's goals, including attempts to streamline Town Government and Town Meeting, potential Building Dept restructuring or regionalization, evaluating CPA surcharge level, and much more
I’m sharing the Select Board’s newly identified goals, along with some (hopefully) helpful context for the initiatives they will focus on accomplishing between now and the end of June 2026. Read the full article → from Select Board identifies goals to focus on this coming year
Select Board allowing 21 Highland Future Use Committee to expire before completing its work (Updated – Again)
Denied its request for an extension, the committee will meet one more time this Wednesday night to discuss its final report.
Last week, the majority of the Select Board voted against extending the charge for the ad hoc committee researching potential future uses of the former South Union School Building at 21 Highland Street.
The committee has one more meeting scheduled for tomorrow night, and a charge that expires on Monday. Read the full article → from Select Board allowing 21 Highland Future Use Committee to expire before completing its work (Updated – Again)