This Saturday is the third annual “Pollination Potluck Picnic”. The event is put on by Southborough’s Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC) and Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF).
The public is invited to join them and the MetroWest Conservation Alliance’s Bumble Bee Project for a picnic lunch that celebrates efforts to protect native pollinators. Read the full article → from Pollination Potluck Picnic — Saturday
The Town Clerk notified me about a position in his office with part-time hours (mostly on weekday mornings) that may appeal to some Southborough residents. While sharing that news, I’m also adding other jobs advertised for our community or schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
Starting this Wednesday, the Southborough Library will host more monthly Crafternoon workshops for tweens ages 8+. Read the full article → from Crafternoons this fall for ages 8+
The Board of Assessors has posted their preliminary property revaluations. Read the full article → from New property assessments: Ask questions through Friday
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
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
John Joseph Boiardi died Sept 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: John J Boiardi, 89
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
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop this Tuesday. This time the focus is on growing and producing seeds. Read the full article → from “Lifecycle of Seeds” — Tuesday
Whether you have a baby just beginning to show interest in songs, preschoolers ready to sit through a story and enjoy some crafts, or early readers who’d like a furry buddy to listen, the Southborough Library has something to offer. Read the full article → from Library programs for babies through 5th grade starting up again (Updated)
The Southborough Library is again hosting another round of the weekly Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from “Young Scientists” returns next week
Industrial Park zoning changes aren’t the only zoning the Planning Board has been working on of late. They are also bringing an ADU (Accessor Dwelling Unit) Article to the Fall Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: ADU bylaw coming back in simplified form (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Planning Board has scheduled an additional hearing for this Monday to deal with a challenging, but highly desired, zoning Article. The Select Board is eager for Fall Town Meeting voters to approve an Industrial Park zoning use that will allow permitting and construction of a project at 21 Coslin Drive. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone