In a prior post, I shared news about the Affordable Housing Trust’s offer to purchase a Town-owned 1.8 acre parcel on Atwood Street. I had noted while the agenda for tomorrow didn’t specify that topic, it might be open for discussion under the more generic agenda items. This morning, I learned of two changes. The most important is that the meeting was moved up from the original schedule. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Trust to discuss Atwood Parcel at Thursday morning meeting
Obituary: Janice Anne (Pecko) Berry, 65
Janice (Pecko) Berry, 65, of Southborough, MA passed away Sun. Sept. 7th at her home with her family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Janice Anne (Pecko) Berry, 65
Sign Trottier students up quickly for “Organized and On Time” workshops
There's limited space in this free weekly series to help middle schoolers.
SYFS is bringing back this free workshop series offers to help Southborough students be “Organized and On Time”. Read the full article → from Sign Trottier students up quickly for “Organized and On Time” workshops
Annual volunteer-run Robotics camp, founded by Southborough brothers
This summer over 30 area children entering grades 2–9 took part in a Summer Robotics Camp. For the third straight summer, the camp was held at Algonquin Regional High School. The unusual twist, is that the organization running the camp was organized by three young Southborough brothers. Read the full article → from Annual volunteer-run Robotics camp, founded by Southborough brothers
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Get entered into a drawing for a gift basket with Patriots tickets in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
Friends thank community for supporting the Suicide Prevention fundraiser in the memory of a late Southborough resident
This summer, I shared a former resident used this blog to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of his late friend — Southborough’s Connor Costello. He asked me to share a thank you to those who supported the successful effort. Read the full article → from Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
CPC seeking CPA applications by Monday, plus info for 5 year plans
If you want Community Preservation Act funding for a project to be approved at Annual Town Meeting, apply by 9/15. And if you're thinking about seeking funding within the next five years, now is the time to help the CPC plan ahead.
The Chair of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) asked me to share an announcement with readers. It reminded that the deadline is looming to apply for funding in the fiscal year July 2026–June 2027. Read the full article → from CPC seeking CPA applications by Monday, plus info for 5 year plans
SPD continues to highlight OUI arrests: 3 more last weekend
The Southborough Police Department has issued more news about arrests made for Operating Under the Influence on Southborough roads. Read the full article → from SPD continues to highlight OUI arrests: 3 more last weekend
Kindergroup Playground Open House to welcome potential new families — Sunday
Families are invited to a drop-in playdate this weekend
Southborough’s longtime cooperative playgroup for parents/caregivers and children five and under is about to launching its new season. Before they do, they’re inviting families to learn more about them. Read the full article → from Kindergroup Playground Open House to welcome potential new families — Sunday
The week in sports
Titans had an uneven/rough season start.
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government (Updated)
Planning discussions & hearings on proposed zoning changes; School Committee on school roofs, tasks, inspections, & environmental assessments; Affordable Housing Trust on Atwood Water Tower parcel, and proposed zoning changes
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)
West Nile virus risk increased to high for Southborough and region
After more people tested positive for West Nile virus (bringing the state total to four), the state reclassified risk categories for the mosquito borne illness. The updated map designates Southborough as a high risk community.
Read the full article → from West Nile virus risk increased to high for Southborough and region
Events this week (Updated)
Opening Art Reception, Memorial Rocks painting, Kindergroup's Playground Open House, Cub Scout Info Session, Tricentennial's Ice Cream Social, Virtual Cooking, Blood Drive, Closing of Art on the Trails, 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)
SYFS issues new newsletter
The agency spotlights September programs for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month, plus what's coming in October, and more.
Southborough Youth & Family Services has launched a new bi-monthly newsletter. Some readers will recall that the agency issued newsletters in the past, but it has been a few years. Read the full article → from SYFS issues new newsletter