Events this week
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
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Design Prix — Code, Race, and Innovate on Wednesday.
This Wednesday afternoon, in the middle of the public schools’ spring break, the Southborough Library is hosting a free, hands on program for 4th–6th graders.
The “high-stakes, 90-minute challenge” is put on by Fay School. Read the full article → from Design Prix — Code, Race, and Innovate on Wednesday.
Register this month for NERA’s summer Robotics camp
Last year, I shared news about a volunteer run Summer Robotics Camp organized by three young Southborough brothers. This spring, they are recruiting participants for this summer’s camp.
Four the fourth straight year, the camp is being offered to children entering grades 2–9 and hosted Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from Register this month for NERA’s summer Robotics camp
Town Meeting debates line between balanced and exclusionary Industrial Park zoning
Earlier this week, I wrote that Annual Town Meeting passed everything Town officials asked for and rejected the only thing officials opposed.
It turns out, that’s not quite accurate — since not all officials were on the same page. A key example was the Industrial Park zoning changes proposed under Article 17. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates line between balanced and exclusionary Industrial Park zoning
Open discussion thread
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Monday is Patriots’ Day. That means, once again, a bunch of Southborough runners (and families cheering them on) are heading to Hopkinton for the Boston Marathon.
I’m sharing information about Southborough runners who will be part of the pack. Plus, other race related details — including an event in Southborough (kind of) the night prior. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Town Meeting & Annual Town Report recognized community members for their service
During the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, a few Southborough residents were recognized for their contributions to the community. One of those tributes also pointed voters to the Town’s Annual Report. Read the full article → from Town Meeting & Annual Town Report recognized community members for their service
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
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)