The Food Pantry needs support this summer
Without the school lunch program, some families need extra support from the Southborough Food Pantry in the summer. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry needs support this summer
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Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning — Next Wednesday
The Zoning Board of Appeals is hoping that interested members of the public will join them for a forum a week from tonight. The focus is a zoning revision that members hope to get approved at the Special Town Meeting in October. Read the full article → from Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning — Next Wednesday
Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) promoting another clothing and accessories sale. The fundraiser again taps into school and town pride. Plus, a new collection capitalizes on a recent media sensation. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS
Job listings
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th
Reminder — Algonquin’s varsity Field Hockey team is putting on a clinic for girls this month. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th
State Primary primer
In less than a month, voters will choose who they want to run for state offices on the November general election ballot.
I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary primer
Algonquin Youth Soccer Clinic — August 17–20
Algonquin Girls Soccer putting on a youth clinic for grades 1-8. It will take place four mornings this month. Read the full article → from Algonquin Youth Soccer Clinic — August 17–20
Obituary: David “Dave” Bernhardt Anderson, 77
David “Dave” Anderson, of Natick, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: David “Dave” Bernhardt Anderson, 77
Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
In June, I posted about Friends of Southborough Recreation’s call for sponsors of the upcoming 20th annual Gobble Wobble. Even though Thanksgiving seems eons away, there’s an important deadline I want to remind readers of.
Potential sponsors who want to make the most of the opportunity, need to reach out this month. Only sponsors finalized by September 1st will be listed on the special shirts being ordered for this year’s participants. Read the full article → from Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Obituary: Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91
[Editor’s Note: I want to highlight that the visiting hours and funeral are this morning.] Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91, of Columbia, TN, and formerly a long-time resident of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91
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 next week Read the full article → from Events this week
Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Southborough Recreation was able to rebook Carolyn Rae & the Rumors to perform on a Wednesday night in a couple of weeks. Read the full article → from This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th