A national newspaper covered the tragic death of Southborough native Timmy Howard. It included details meant to serve as a warning about the dangers posed by food allergies and the need for clearer labeling. Read the full article → from USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
Farmers Market Season is here — including an Opening Day this afternoon in a neighboring town! Read the full article → from Farmers Markets are beckoning again
Southborough is one of the towns that will field a Women’s Softball team through the program coordinated through Northborough Recreation.
The opportunity is open for adults 18 and older. According to the website, “This league is not extremely competitive, but you must have some playing experience”. Read the full article → from Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Fay School is again inviting young families to join them for a monthly evening frolic. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdates – June 24 & July 10 (Updated – rescheduled)
Last week, the Select Board discussed tentatively scheduling the Special Town Meeting this fall for the evening of Monday, November 3rd. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting anticipated in early November
Southborough Recreation is offering three different weekly outdoor sports classes for 3-6 year olds this summer. Read the full article → from Sign for PreK sports on Saturdays this summer
SPD’s Detective Owen O’Brien was honored by the Mass chapter of MADD. And the DA helped the APTO offer a safe option for kids after junior prom. Read the full article → from Safe Driving News: SPD Member honored by MADD; JPPP was partially sponsored by DA (Updated)
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on Transfer Station fees and revising regulations for the upcoming fiscal year. That includes a recommendation to increase the fees for permit stickers. Read the full article → from Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday
Tonight is the last hurrah for the Rotary Club of Southborough’s Food Truck Festival this spring. It’s forecast to be a hot afternoon and gorgeous evening. Read the full article → from Tonight’s the last night of the 2025 Food Truck Festival
Every year, veterans in town hold a ceremony to “retire” worn out flags “with dignity”. You can participate or drop your own flag off in advance. Read the full article → from Retire your old flags respectfully
I’m taking another look at the camps being offered in Southborough. focusing on sports camps/clinics — including two I just learned about. Read the full article → from Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
Shir Joy Chorus is holding its Spring concert this Sunday, June 14th, 7:00 -8:30 pm. Read the full article → from Shir Joy Chorus “Songs of Truth, Justice & Peace” — Sunday
The Select Board is still grappling with how to move forward in the aftermath of failed votes for building a new 4-grade Neary School.
Members are still working on drafting a charge for a new K-8 school building/research committee they can find consensus on. Meanwhile two topics on the Southborough School Committee’s agenda this Wednesday could have a big impact on the potential options. Read the full article → from Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated)