Special Town Meeting is coming up in 2½ weeks. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)
The River Street Bridge was in the news last night (with video) after another truck was “storrowed”. This time, the commuter rail slowly passed over the bridge while the truck was still stuck. Read the full article → from Another “Storrow” incident in Southborough
Between now and the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 17th, I’ll be covering the Articles that voters will be asked to decide.
Today, I’m focusing on Article 3, a request by the Golf Course Committee to fund improving the irrigation system at the Southborough Golf Club. Read the full article → from STM Article 3: Golf Course Irrigation (Updated)
Southborough Kindergroup is recruiting new members — families with children under 5 years old.. These days, membership and participation is quite flexible. Read the full article → from Families with 0-5 yr olds invited to join Kindergroup
If you like hunting for bargains that come from actual basements — carve out some time to shop this weekend’s Town Wide Yard Sale.
The organizer of the big event asked me to share the official address list — and even better — an interactive online map. Read the full article → from The “Town Wide Yard Sale” is this weekend (Updated)
Last week, the Elementary School Building Committee was presented an updated look at design options and costs for renovating Neary School. Read the full article → from Neary Renovation Project Update
This year, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is again inviting the entire community to join them for the Annual Blessing of the Animals. The event comes with additional incentives to attend beyond the special blessings. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church’s Blessing of the Animals this Sunday
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
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)
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
[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 Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events
A Southborough resident is organizing and promoting a Town Wide Yard Sale to take place the first weekend in October. Read the full article → from The “Town Wide Yard Sale” is coming up October 3-4
Southborough Rotary asked me to notify readers that their Oktoberfest event that was scheduled for this weekend is off due to the weather. If it is rescheduled for a future date, I’ll let readers know. Read the full article → from Oktoberfest is Cancelled/Postponed (Updated)
Updated (9/24/26 7:17 pm): Due to the forecast, the event is cancelled (or hopefully postponed to a future, date TBD.) Read the full article → from Cancelled – Downtown “Oktoberfest” this Sunday afternoon (Updated)