As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Southborough Recreation was able to rebook Carolyn Rae & the Rumors to perform on a Wednesday night in a couple of weeks. Read the full article → from This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
The roof project expected to overlap the start of school without "significant disruption". And other building fixes/renovations won't be voted on at a Special Town Meeting in 2026.
Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.
I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
The new date is currently TBD.
Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
The downtown gallery will host another sale of vintage goods alongside its 2nd annual exhibit of art inspired by native plants & pollinators. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
Youth Virtual Author Talks
Talks this summer (including tomorrow) feature Children's Authors. Plus, recordings are available of past YA and Children's author talks.
I’m highlighting that Southborough residents who are Southborough Library patrons can sign up to participate in a live Author Talk tomorrow with the author of a best selling children’s fantasy book series.
Along with those details, I’m noting other relevant save-the-dates, and a list of previously recorded children’s and YA author talks that are still available to watch. Read the full article → from Youth Virtual Author Talks
Sunset Playdate – August 13
Fay School is again inviting young families to join them for an evening frolic.
Fay School is hosting fun with live music by a children’s entertainer on their playground this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
Sign kids up for one or more of the daily 2 hour workshops August 3-7
Popular graphic novelist and artist Jonathan Todd returns to the Southborough Library next week for another week-long “Comics Camp”. This time, the free opportunity is available to 2nd to 8th graders. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors
A Southborough talk show, hosted by the Chair of Council on Aging, focuses on content of interest to Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Get a "pool towel" in exchange for giving the "gift of life". Plus, platelet donors will be entered into a special raffle.
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
Storyteller at the Library Tuesday afternoon
Tomorrow, the Southborough Library is bringing back Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Read the full article → from Storyteller at the Library Tuesday afternoon
Job listings (Updated)
Freelance Southborough History Writer, Part-time Admin for Town Clerk, and School Jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings (Updated)
The week in government (Updated)
Advisory on prelim FY28 Budget and proposed operational override; 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 (Updated)