This story is one that many readers who are basketball fans were already fully aware of. But for readers who didn’t follow the NBA draft (like me) — Southborough native Alex Karaban played in his final March Madness Final this spring.
He made headlines this week as he moves on from UConn to play for the Sacremento Kings. I’m sharing highlights from media coverage of the big news. Read the full article → from Karaban picked in 1st round of NBA Draft
It’s not a sports camp, but I learned about another clinic for girls interested in playing sports this summer. The program is led by the players and coach of Algonquin’s varsity Field Hockey team. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th
As I’ve previously posted, the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit took place a couple weeks ago. I noted that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit.
Organizers have put the call, asking for poetry submissions by the end of July. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails calls for inspired poetry by July 31st
The Worcester Red Sox is again challenging Southborough residents to dominate the stands at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition this week. To help motivate participation, $5 from each “Southborough” ticket sold is donated to the Town Scholarship Fund. Read the full article → from WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd
Last week was the launch of the Southborough Library’s Summer Reading program. Read the full article → from Summer Reading fun for kids at the Library (Updated)
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.
It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Less than four years an owl was rescued from a soccer net at Trottier Middle School, another owl became entangled on the same field.
The tale will hopefully end happily tonight, but could have ended badly. Rescuers are seeking to alert the community of the hazard that athletic nets left out unattended can pose to area wildlife. Read the full article → from Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net
Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails
Southborough doesn’t host public festivities on the 4th of July. But it does have an annual parade to mark the holiday. It’s a can’t miss for little ones, since they get to be the stars of it. Read the full article → from Kids’ annual 4th of July parade at the Library – July 2nd
Southborough Recreation has a lot of free fun in store for the summer, especially for the month of July. They’ll be kicking things off with a Fun Run next week, followed by Block Parties and Outdoor Concerts. Read the full article → from Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun
Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92, of Hingham, Massachusetts died peacefully on May 26, 2026, with her family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary A. (Biggins) Houghton, 92
Margaret A. Driscoll, recently of Norwood, formerly of Newton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 86, with family by her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret A. Driscoll, 86
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-again)
Maureen J. Vanesian, 92, of Southborough, formerly of Newton and Revere, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19th after a brief battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen J. Vanesian, 92