Above: Events this week include the visiting Blood Mobile and the annual Pumpkin Stroll (images L-R from Facebook and by Beth Melo)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this week through the long Heritage Day weekend.
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend-at-a-Glance
As I posted earlier, Southborough was awarded two grants through the state’s “One Stop” application process. The smaller of those grants was $77K for Phase 2 of the Town’s “Wayfinding” project.
The decision for the Town to pursue more funding for the downtown branding and signage project is notable given the Town’s current financial issues. Read the full article → from One Stop Grant to continue Wayfinding project
The state is helping the Town fund replacing a water main prone to leaks and breaks as part of its support for more housing in Massachusetts, including a 60 unit on the southside of town. Read the full article → from Town receives over $1.1M in One Stop Grants
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2026 is a week from Monday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
On Monday night, representatives for Costco and Atlantic Management walked the Planning Board through their plans for a proposed facility in Southborough Read the full article → from Costco Update
The Southborough Trails Committee asked me to help them promote a free “guided history hike” in town this weekend.
The “Southborough History Hike on Peninsula Trail” is offered in partnership with Mass DCR (Dept of Conservation & Recreation). Read the full article → from History Hike on Peninsula Trail — Saturday
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)