Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
On this Tuesday’s Select Board agenda, the board will discuss a request from MassDEP (Dept of Environmental Protection) for “additional sampling/risk assessment for Parkerville Road landfill”.
The letter was in response to above standard results for some hazardous contaminants in samples from the groundwater testing wells.
While the Town’s contractor continued to reassure that he wasn’t concerned about an impact to Neary School (which is downhill from the landfill), he did plan to follow up on potential risk for residents with nearby drinking water wells. Read the full article → from MassDEP raises concerns about wells near Parkerville Landfill
As part of the big overhaul project for the 495 & MassPike Interchange, MassDOT plans to temporarily close a road near Southborough’s southwest border that may impact travel routes for some residents. Read the full article → from Announced evening & overnight closures of section of Flanders Rd next week
Paul R. Rodier, 90, of Southborough, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul R. Rodier, 90
The Southborough Library has another virtual cooking lesson scheduled this month. Plus, they posted the books that will serve as the recipe source for the monthly meetings of the Cook Book Club over the next several months.
Here are more details on what the library is dishing up. Read the full article → from Explore more cooking with the Library
Residents can burn brush (within limits and with permits) on approved days, January 15 through May 1st. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available through May 1st
In December, the Regional and Southborough School Committees voted to adopt the school calendar for 2026-27. The majority of members voted to schedule Professional Development Days on three religious holidays.
The Northborough School Committee failed to adopt a calendar due to a split tie vote among the four attending members. The Committee was scheduled to vote again at their January meeting. According to the Community Advocate, that effort was put on hold after the district received complaints from the Algonquin Regional Teachers Association.
I’m sharing information from the CA’s story, with a detailed look back at the discussion and votes in November. Read the full article → from Next year’s school calendar still uncertain (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Mass Dept of Conservation & Recreation has scheduled more monthly “Nature Story Times” for young kids. And they plan to hold two special programs for elementary school aged children. Read the full article → from More DCR Nature Programs for Tots to 10 yr olds at the Library
The Southborough Historical Society’s President and the Planning Board had been in a contentious stand-off over SHS’ non-compliance with site plan conditions. That included his claims that the board’s decisions were illegal and overreaching, accusations of vindictive behavior, purported lawsuit threats, and filing of Open Meeting Law Complaints.
Not everything was smoothed over in Monday night’s meeting. But with help from another SHS board member, an agreement was reached on a path to opening the building in time for publicized programs to potentially take place this weekend. Read the full article → from Planning agrees to support temporary Occupancy permit for History & Arts Center (Updated)
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 26
The Southborough Gardeners are inviting the public to join them for this month’s meeting, to be held this Thursday morning. The meeting includes a presentation by special guests — floral designers from the Worcester Art Museum. Pre-registration is required to attend the free event. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Meeting with guest presenters — Thursday morning
This spring, an “award-winning Southboro filmmaker” and her co-producer will be featured at “An Evening of Short Films”.
That event will also feature a regional showcase of selected (very) short films produced by high school students. Organizers asked me to help promote the opportunity to students who live in Southborough. Read the full article → from Call for high school students to submit short films for showcase by Feb 15
The Southborough Police shared photos from the first Friday night “Winter Hoops” program for 5th to 8th graders. Read the full article → from More free “Winter Hoops” with the SPD for 5th – 6th or 7th – 8th graders this month