For the past month, many members of our community have been observing Ramadan. On the last day of the Muslim “holy month”, the Library is hosting an educational program for the public. Read the full article → from What is Ramadan? Learn more on Saturday
Last week, I shared the news that Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is holding its annual March Munchie Madness fundraiser. Tonight is the next event in the series. Read the full article → from Welly’s Munchie Madness is Wednesday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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
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 (Updated)
Southborough BSA Troop 1’s annual Pancake Breakfast is next week. The scouts are promoting a raffle as an extra fundraiser and incentive to join them. Read the full article → from Troop 1’s Pancake Breakfast & Raffle — March 30
Next week, Apothecary Artists Studio and Gallery is holding a reception for the first gallery exhibit in their 11 Main Street location. Read the full article → from Apothecary Artists’ Gallery “Grand Opening” — March 29 (Updated)
Next week, the Southborough Library is hosting part 2 of the 4 part “Gorgeous Gardens of New England” series with photographer Joanne Pearson. Read the full article → from More Gorgeous Gardens on Wednesday
Since I last posted an update on the Southborough Town election, more candidates filed signed nomination papers, including a challenger to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race
Richard “Dick” Varney, 93, longtime resident of Southborough died March 19, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard F. “Dick” Varney, 93
St. Mark’s School is issuing a community invitation, with a special call out to educators. They will be screening an award winning documentary that “has been garnering a great deal of attention in the education world, but it isn’t freely available to the public.”
The film Counted Out focuses on “a crises of our time” and the need to seriously address issues in math education. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. Read the full article → from Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — March 27th
This Sunday, a “luxury designer pop-up” will be held at the Community House. The “RuvyaRang” event will feature Indian and fusion designs with options for customized orders. Read the full article → from Luxury clothing pop-up shopping event — Sunday
Jay Christopher Akers, known to the community as Bear, died suddenly on March 15, 2025. He was 66. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jay Christopher Akers, 66