On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. (Spoiler: No new listings were added this week. But there were new sales.) Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
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New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
This month, the Select Board voted to approve the new rules for the Transfer Station. The rules apply to the 2026-27 that opens September 15th. Read the full article → from New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, slipped peacefully away at home August 15th after a struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his close family in attendance. Read the full article → from Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81
Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
Last weekend, Southborough BSA Troop 1 celebrated its 116th member to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Read the full article → from Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”
A Southborough resident is organizing and promoting a Town Wide Yard Sale to take place the first weekend in October. Read the full article → from Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”
Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday
The Dept of Public Works is warning about an “Upcoming Gas Main Replacement Work – Cherry Street & Central Street”. Read the full article → from Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday
Sign kids in grades 1-8 up for no-contact Flag Football this fall
Southborough parents are working with Southborough Recreation and an NFL youth program to launch a co-ed, no-contact Flag Football league for local kids in grades 3–8. Read the full article → from Sign kids in grades 1-8 up for no-contact Flag Football this fall
Cash for Camperships Thank You
The Rotary Club of Southborough asked me to share the following thank you, following up on the successful charitable fundraising effort at the 2026 Food Truck Festival earlier this spring. Read the full article → from Cash for Camperships Thank You
The week in government (Updated)
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 (Updated)
Events this week
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next week Read the full article → from Events this week
Select Board supports allowing Marijuana delivery in Southborough
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
Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP (Updated)
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Read the full article → from Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP (Updated)
Select Board hiring consultant to study government structure
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
On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)