Thomas Michael Paquette, 80, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough, died peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas Michael Paquette, 80
Tonight, community members are welcome to drop into the Town House this evening to chat with two members of the Select Board.
The board is holding Office hours (really an hour) to discuss any questions, concerns or interests. Read the full article → from Select Board Office Hour Tonight
The preliminary results were released tonight for the Annual Town Election.
In a very high turnout by Town Election standards, voters overwhelmingly rejected the Neary School Building Project. The results for the Select Board race were initially less clear — but it looks like that race has been called. Read the full article → from Election Results: No on Neary, plus a new face on the Select Board (Updated-Again)
The Southborough Library is hosting another “Crafternoon” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoon: Terra Cotta Potted Plants
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to highlight two talks that SYFS believes are of value to the community.One is helpful for any adults. But both are promoted as especially helpful (and timely) for parents. Read the full article → from Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is inviting the public to join them to celebrate the 2025 grant recipients. Read the full article → from SCAC Grant Reception — Wednesday night
The town is again working with a resident yoga instructor to hold a “relaxing and rejuvenating” session for the public this weekend. Read the full article → from Family Yoga in the Park (or indoors) — Sunday (Updated)
Just a quick reminder to vote in the Annual Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election is today (until 8:00 pm)
On Saturday morning, 1,178 voters checked into the just over 3 hour Special Town Meeting on the proposed new Neary School building project. They represented about 15.6% of Southborough’s registered voters.
The voters gathered to decicd whether or not Southborough should borrow to fund a $108.5M school building project for a new school for grades 2-5. Read the full article → from Recapping Special Town Meeting on the Neary Building Project
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
The community (especially parents of young children) are invited to attend a free talk at Fay School tomorrow night. The school is bringing in the author of “One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People”. Read the full article → from How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People – Tuesday
The Annual Town Election takes place tomorrow. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from Town Election at-a-Glance
If you’re in need of a good laugh, Algonquin students aim to help this week. Read the full article → from “Saved by the Bell” Improv & Sketch Comedy – Thurs & Fri
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)