The SPD shared news about a traffic stop that led to an arrest with charges pressed including for alleged “firearms offenses”. Read the full article → from SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
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 Again)
The Southborough Library is continuing its monthly volunteer session with teens interested in supporting good causes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens & Tweens invited to volunteer for more good causes this fall (Updated)
Earlier this month, I shared questions that a resident asked the Stewardship Committee to answer about a roadside area of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Now, I’m following up with the committee’s promised response. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
On Tuesday night, the Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust announced their formal withdrawal of their offer on the old Atwood Water Tower Parcel.
The Select Board will be bringing forward an amended funding request to the Fall Town Meeting for the next stages of addressing contamination on the Town-owned property. But voters won’t be asked to consider a deal to allow the Trust to purchase the site. (At least not this fall.) Read the full article → from AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Northborough’s annual four day Applefest takes place starting today. The Town is promoting a slew of activities through the weekend. The good news is a clear forecast for Friday – Sunday when most of the fun takes place. Read the full article → from Northborough’s Applefest: Open now, in full swing this weekend
A representative for the owner of the old EMC parcel seeking a new zoning use revealed the big fish they’re trying to land. According to Atlantic Management’s attorney, they are in negotiations with Costco.
The retailer was revealed during Monday night’s Planning Board hearing during an explanation for the developer’s urgency in trying to add “Highway Major Retail” as a use in the Industrial Park (IP) zone. At their meeting last night, the Select Board emphasized the revenue that a “magnet” store like Costco could bring into Southborough. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Update: IP Zoning changes focus on bringing Costco to town (Updated-again)
Mass DCR is coming back at the Southborough Library this fall with monthly educational story times with experiments and crafts for young children. Read the full article → from Mass DCR’s Nature Story Times for 2–5 yr olds this fall
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 shirt & hoodie fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Charles (Charley) W. Johnson passed away on September 11, 2025 in Marco Island, Florida at the age of 89 years old after a courageous battle against Cancer Read the full article → from Obituary: Charley W. Johnson, 89
he schools’ administration made an announcement that impacts how some kids get to and from NSBORO Schools including Southborough K-8 and Algonquin. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools bans e-bikes & e-scooters from campuses (for school activities)
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