This morning, the Select Board appointed the successor to Town Clerk Jim Hegarty when he retires on September 30th. His former Deputy Town Clerk will take the interim role until — at least — May 11th 2026. Read the full article → from Former Deputy Town Clerk appointed as Interim Town Clerk
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.
The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Rotary is bringing back the festival they hosted last year with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. Read the full article → from 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on September 27th
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Tomorrow morning, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint an Interim Town Clerk. At this stage the board is intentionally keeping mum about who they are considering appointing.
It sounds like the position could be for a short term temporary Clerk to bridge until a longer term interim appointment can be made. Read the full article → from Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning
On Friday, the Attorney General’s office issued its approval for zoning bylaw changes that voters approved at Annual Town Meeting.
The approval letter from an Assistant AG included several warnings to the Town about details under the changes for Industrial Park District/Data Centers that may pose legal issues. The Town was advised to consider making revisions at a future Town Meeting. Read the full article → from AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71, of Fayville, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at the VA Healthcare System – West Roxbury. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results in the state primary. Read the full article → from 2026 Primary results in Southborough
Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.
The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month
In two weeks, the Planning Board will open its public hearings on easing the zoning bylaws for special permits for two-family homes. Voters will be asked to pass proposed changes at the Special Town Meeting on October 17th.
Two nights after the hearings open, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold another public forum on the bylaw changes proposed by them. Read the full article → from Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning
Richard Scott Williams, 79, of Ashford, Connecticut, husband of Gloria (Gravel) Williams, passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in his home after a long period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard Scott Williams, 79
Jeannine B. Belli, 93, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, while a resident of Blaire House nursing home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeannine B. Belli, 93
Marie Kramer Dooling, of Southborough and South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re getting an early jump on October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.) Read the full article → from SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month