Events this week
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Summer Concert: Carolyn Rae & the Rumors next Thursday
Another band is set to hit Neary’s outdoor stage next week, and promising a good time. It will be the first time that Carolyn Rae & the Rumors participates in Southborough’s concert series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Carolyn Rae & the Rumors next Thursday
More on MassDems Chair’s Southborough arrest (and reactions)
Yesterday, I shared news posted by the Boston Herald about the arrest of, and plea deal by, the Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party for an OUI in Southborough.
Since then, other news outlets have posted more details about the arrest. And both the arrested driver and the Governor have issued statements. Read the full article → from More on MassDems Chair’s Southborough arrest (and reactions)
Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning
The Zoning Board of Appeals hopes to bring a zoning revision to Special Town Meeting in October. But before public hearings are opened, they are inviting the community to learn more and provide feedback on their draft proposal at a public forum on August 12th. Read the full article → from Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning
SPD OUI arrest makes headlines for connection with MassDems
The Boston Herald posted a story about a recent plea deal approved for a driver charged with driving drunk in Southborough. The paper was interested in the identity of a man arrested last month — the current Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Read the full article → from SPD OUI arrest makes headlines for connection with MassDems
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
SPD’s “Throwback” highlights celebrity visit to Southborough
Last week, the Southborough Police Dept shared a fun “Throwback Thursday” post on Facebook. It seems that 42 years ago, Southborough hosted a headline making celebrity appearance. Read the full article → from SPD’s “Throwback” highlights celebrity visit to Southborough
Obituary: Nancy J. Ring, 83
Nancy J. Ring, 83, of Westborough, and formerly of Hopkinton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy J. Ring, 83
SPD alleges unlicensed NY driver was involved in distributing counterfeit goods
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release this afternoon about an arrest made on Sunday. Read the full article → from SPD alleges unlicensed NY driver was involved in distributing counterfeit goods
Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder
Over a year ago, I shared reader John Kendall’s photos and critiques of the southside’s Cordaville Park.
This month, Kendall followed up to provide his update on the situation (with photos). That includes his ongoing concerns and his desire for the Town to reinvest more in park maintenance. I followed up with the head of the Dept. of Public Works to get their side of the story. Read the full article → from Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder
Giant bubbles are Postponed to August
Mr. Vinny will again wow Southborough kids with giant bubbles. But he’ll do it about a month later than originally scheduled. Read the full article → from Giant bubbles are Postponed to August
Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants
Next week, the Mass Horticultural Society will visit the Southborough Library. They’ll be bringing along their “Plantmobile”.
The society will be running a free educational program for kids entering PreK through 5th grade. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants
State guts Town’s ban on Use Variances
Ten years ago, a well-attended Town Meeting voted to eliminate “Use Variances”. The vote was prompted by anger over a controversial housing project. Changes in state law passed this month now reinstate use variances for residential uses.
(Coincidentally, the timing of the change is during the month that a legal case stemming from the same 2015-2016 controversy is headed to trial.) Read the full article → from State guts Town’s ban on Use Variances
Costco gets zoning relief from ZBA
On Wednesday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted Costco’s request for variances to restricted property setbacks for retaining walls and height restrictions on light poles. The developer is now able to incorporate those into the plans it will “very shortly” submit to the Planning Board when it next seeks Major Site Plan Approval. Read the full article → from Costco gets zoning relief from ZBA