Above: It’s a busy week of fun in Southborough. (images from social media posts and promos)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next week.
This week, the Select Board voted 4-1 against banning delivery of recreational marijuana in Southborough.
The agenda item follows up on updates state legislation on marijuana signed into law in April. Except for in towns that opt-out, adults can legally order up to 2 ounces of recreational marijuana to be delivered to their homes. Read the full article → from Select Board supports allowing Marijuana delivery in Southborough
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.
To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP
This week, the board voted to approve a contract to study the potential reorganization of Town departments and committees. It’s the continuation of an effort that was paused after Town Meeting rejected the original approach as proposed by the board last fall. Read the full article → from Select Board hiring consultant to study government structure
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
On Tuesday night, the Select Board cast votes allowing a long time Southborough conservationist to resume her work as a member of the Stewardship Committee. Read the full article → from Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee
[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.] Read the full article → from The Nature of Southborough: Battling Invasives
Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival is scheduled for the Saturday before schools resumes. Here’s what Rec has in store for the community this year. Read the full article → from Details on Summer Nights 2026
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Select Board members are hitting the road to hold office hours in the community instead of the Town House. Think of it as them launching a listening tour. The first announced stop is tonight’s outdoor summer concert. Read the full article → from Select Board members will be listening tonight
The Class of 2039 is about to begin its big K-12 journey. To kick it off, the Southborough Library is holding its annual Kindergarten Party. Read the full article → from Kindergarten Party – August 20th
Southborough Recreation has put a call out for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Read the full article → from Participate in a public art project — Deadline this Sunday
Savitri Ika was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart and strength of the Ika family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Savitri Ika, 87
Southborough Recreation is seeking teens ages 13-17 who are willing to lend a hand at the upcoming festival. Read the full article → from Teen volunteers needed for Summer Nights