Members of Southborough Police and Fire departments have been embracing and spreading the spirit of Christmas this month. Read the full article → from Southborough Public Safety brings Christmas joy to community (Updated)
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking community members interested in participating in the district’s third annual “Story Bridge”. Applicants will be selected to participate in meetings to prepare them to tell stories from their own lives on stage this spring. Read the full article → from 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
The Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC) is inviting the public to join them at their fun “Seed Cleaning Workshops” this month.
Volunteers will prepare seeds from native plants to be sown later this winter. No experience is needed to take part. The first session is this weekend. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – this Saturday & next
Algonquin winter sports is off to a stellar start. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Let Town officials know how you feel about services and resources, and what you would like to see prioritized. Plus, weigh in on whether/how the town should review government structure (Town Meeting, elected vs. appointed board roles, etc.) Read the full article → from Complete the 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
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)
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)
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 16th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
In this week’s Planning Board meeting, members heard from developers proposing the first large development under Southborough’s MBTA Communities Zoning bylaw voters passed last fall. Read the full article → from Developers hope to build 60 rental units on Southville Road
I’m reminding readers that this Monday is the deadline to put your home on the decorated homes map. Even if you don’t think you’d win a contest — If you invested time (or money) in putting up a display that you’re proud of, make sure community members know where to find you!
And if you think you may have an award-worth display, make sure to register in time to win those bragging rights and a prize. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday
This afternoon, Algonquin students and parents received a “Notice about a recent bias-related incident”. The message informed them of an incident being investigated by the school, after students made them aware of “an image” circulating. Read the full article → from ARHS alerts parents to “bias-related incident” being investigated
A downtown business is promoting a holiday shopping event including “Festive sips” and “Cozy bites”.
A week from tomorrow, Apothecary Artists is holding another special shopping event. This one is marketed as a “Sip & Shop”. In addition to supporting local artists and vendors, the event will include a fundraiser for a local woman recovering from a major surgery. Read the full article → from Sip (mocktails) & Shop downtown next week — Dec 18 (Updated)
The Select Board plans to ask Southborough voters to approve funding 1-3 Feasibility Studies for a school renovation or addition, plus urgently needed work on the Neary School roof.
The ask will be presented at a Special Town Meeting, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. If the expense is high enough, Town election voters may also need to approve a ballot measure in May. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof