2026 Marathon: Elizabeth Debroczy with Team NECC
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Elizabeth Debroczy with Team NECC
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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
$25M for Roads & Sidewalks
Only 207 voters checked in to participate in Saturday’s Town Meeting. Based on the timing of who left mid-meeting, it seemed many of them were there to weigh in on the request to borrow up to $25M to invest in improving roads and sidewalks. Read the full article → from $25M for Roads & Sidewalks
Save the Date: Trottier’s Ice Cream Fundraiser
If you’re going to be in town over spring break, Trottier 8th graders hopes you’ll take part in their “restaurant fundraiser”.
For their sake, I hope the weather is as nice this coming Tuesday as it is today. Their restaurant of choice is actually a nearby ice cream stand. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Trottier’s Ice Cream Fundraiser
Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place, starting at the end of the month. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Reminder: NSBORO Schools’ “Wellness Week” is in progress
We’re midway through NSBORO’s Wellness Week, and I have more details on an event taking place tonight. So, I’m posting a reminder of the activities that the community can still participate in.
As I previously posted, every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools’ “Wellness Week” is in progress
2026 Marathon: Madhura Gosavi for The Michael Lisnow Respite Center (Updated)
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Madhura Gosavi for The Michael Lisnow Respite Center (Updated)
Town Meeting debates school security spending
As is often the case, a subject that sparked controversy at Annual Town Meeting wasn’t one I was expecting.
A funding request for a $1.4M upgrade to security systems for Southborough’s PreK-8 public schools prompted questions, a motion to amend, and many public comments. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates school security spending
Earth Day Clean Up — April 25th
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — April 25th
Please stay out of Beals Preserve’s parking lot
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share an updated announcement with readers.
Previously, I posted that they have temporarily closed the parking lot at Beals Preserve. Now, they are asking for the public to also avoid even walking through the lot this spring. The announcement also clarifies that the lot closure will go on much longer than I initially realized. Read the full article → from Please stay out of Beals Preserve’s parking lot
Letter: Comment on Town Budget
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Comment on Town Budget
The week in ARHS sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The week in government
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
ATM passes everything Town officials asked for (and nothing it didn’t)
On Saturday, at a meeting with low turnout and big financial asks, Southborough Town officials had resounding success. Annual Town Meeting (ATM) voters passed every Article put forward by the Town without any amendments. The only Article that didn’t pass was a Citizen’s Petition that officials didn’t support.
Approved requests included borrowing authorization for Trottier Middle School’s roof and the $25M for a 5-year road and sidewalk improvements plan. To move forward, those two projects will still need Annual Town Election voters’ support next month. Read the full article → from ATM passes everything Town officials asked for (and nothing it didn’t)