Above: Admiring an 8 point buck with velvet coated antlers. (image cropped from photo by Debbie Costine)
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.]
Every winter I have a goal; to find freshly shed deer antlers in the woods. So far, no luck. Read the full article →
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Knights of Columbus is updating readers on the results for Southborough kids who have been successfully competing in the annual Free Throw tournament for ages 9 – 14. Read the full article → from Southborough Sharp Shooters Shine at Knights of Columbus Regional Free-Throw Championship
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 — March 19
The Southborough Library is holding an Alice in Wonderland inspired crafting event for teens and adults ages 12 and older. Read the full article → from Oversize Teapot Art — March 21st
The Southborough Library has another virtual cooking lesson scheduled this month, and more lined up this spring. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll also remind about the scheduled cookbooks that will serve as the recipe source for the monthly meetings of the Cook Book Club this spring.
Here are more details on what the library is dishing up. Read the full article → from More cooking with the Library this spring
Two community events invite kids to hunt for candy-filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. A third focuses on the religious holiday. Read the full article → from Save Dates and Sign Up for Easter Celebrations
There’s nothing significant to report since I last covered the upcoming annual Town election. This is just a quick reminder that the deadline to file papers is two weeks from today. Read the full article → from Town Election Update
State Senator Jamie Eldridge and State Representative Kate Donaghue joined the Southborough Select Board on March 3rd. The board was looking for an update on the state budget outlook, local aid, and issues affecting our town. But the main purpose was clearly to seek support for short and long term efforts to help reduce Southborough property tax bills.
Select Board members discussed needs for more consistent road maintenance funding, studying regionalization of Fire Departments, stalled legislation to increase tax/PILOT payments from non-profits, and more. Read the full article → from Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support
The Historical Commission has partnered with the Historical Society to hold an event commemorating the 250th anniversary of an historical event and the story of a 99 year old landmark. Read the full article → from Reminder Henry Knox Trail Talk in Southborough — Sunday
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about three drivers arrested in Southborough over the weekend. All are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. None of the suspects were Southborough residents. Read the full article → from SPD announces more arrests over weekend for alleged drunk driving
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Post-Season Wrap-up
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 (Update)
Robert Edward Simmons, Jr., age 68, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away on February 26, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Edward Simmons, Jr., 68