On Saturday morning, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with support from the Planning Board, tried and failed to convince Special Town Meeting voters to rewrite residential zoning bylaws. The zoning change would have added a special permitted use for new development of two-family homes. Read the full article → from Zoning change for new 2-family homes fails to muster enough support (Updated)
Obituary: Dr. William Richard Cohen, 87
Dr. William Richard Cohen was born on June 16, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Leon Cohen and Edith Goot. He died on October 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dr. William Richard Cohen, 87
The Nature of Southborough: Diverse Autumn Mushrooms (Updated)
The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's contributed series.
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from The Nature of Southborough: Diverse Autumn Mushrooms (Updated)
The week in ARHS sports
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Friends of the Library Journal Fundraiser
The Friends of the Southborough Library know that reading and writing go hand in hand. . . and are thrilled to offer journals for all your note-taking, creative writing, and list-making needs! Read the full article → from Friends of the Library Journal Fundraiser
Fall Puzzle Competition for ages 7+ tomorrow
The Southborough Library is inviting puzzle lovers to go head to head in another seasonal race
The Southborough Library is organizing another seasonal “Puzzle Competition”. Pre-registration is required (and capped) for tomorrow’s free event — but, as of this morning, there is still plenty of room to sign up. Read the full article → from Fall Puzzle Competition for ages 7+ tomorrow
The week in government (Updated-Again)
Planning Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA, Select Board, and more (Regional School Committee Meeting Cancelled)
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)
Special Town Meeting results
Voters rejected a zoning change, but approved increasing CPA funding to complete the Golf Course Irrigation Project and Peninsula Trail connecting footbridge.
Here’s my quick recap of today’s decisions made by voters. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting results
Events this week (Updated)
Special Town Meeting, Oktoberfest, Fall Chorus Concert, Crafts, Halloween Celebrations, a Night of Storytelling, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
This afternoon, the Advisory Committee shared its report to tomorrow morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)
Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)
Reminder: “Oktoberfest” is Sunday
The Rotary is inviting the community to the enjoy the flavors of fall at its rescheduled 2nd annual fall festival. No cover charge!
The Oktoberfest that Rotary had to cancel due to the nor’easert in September is back on this fall. The event is rescheduled for the month the festivity is named after.
The Rotary Club of Southborough is putting on the fest with autumn themed drinks, food, and entertainment a week from Sunday — October 18th. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Oktoberfest” is Sunday
Nominate “Southborough History Makers” by Nov 11th
The Tricentennial Committee is seeking to honor current/former residents whose extraordinary contributions, accomplishments, or service earned a place in Southborough’s history.
[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Nominate “Southborough History Makers” by Nov 11th
Adulty & Teen Craft at the Library: Mandela Pumpkins
A popular craft instructor will return to the Library to lead adults and teens through a seasonally inspired project. Read the full article → from Adulty & Teen Craft at the Library: Mandela Pumpkins