I’m sharing news on two recent court cases related to the Southborough Police Department that made headlines.
One was for charges that the police are pressing in court after an allegedly violent fight at Southborough’s Owen O’Leary’s. The other is a case the Town won, defending a decision made three years ago by the former chief in denying a resident’s application for a firearms license. Read the full article → from SPD Court Update
The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is this weekend. Online registration closes today. But, as always, you can register the morning of on site. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC’s 5K for Autism is this Saturday!
The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced
John “Jack” E. Hempel, a man of infinite wisdom and honor, who loved his wife and daughters and life on Cape Cod, died April 26, 2025, of complications from a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: John “Jack” E. Hempel, 85
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
With the Special Town Meeting coming up a week from Saturday, and the Town ballot question a few days later, some residents may be realizing they still have a lot of questions about the Neary Building Project.
The Neary Building Committee has scheduled two more opportunities. Plus, I’m sharing links to videos from the forums already held. Read the full article → from Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)
The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election: Candidates’ Night and Absentee Ballots (Updated)
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up is now all weekend
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is working with other town departments to offer a series of events to encourage mental wellness. The activities are geared for a variety of ages and interests. Read the full article → from Mental Health Awareness Month Save the Dates
Above: The Arbor Day Foundation offers guidance on the appropriate location for planting trees on your property. (image from arborday.org) This Friday is Arbor Day. The annual proclamation by the Select Board states: we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well- being of this and future generations. For Read the full article → from Plan to Celebrate Arbor Day
Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Reminder: Earth Day Clean Up is Saturday this weekend (Updated)
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 (Updated)
According to the Community Advocate, the Southborough Police have pressed charges against a driver who was allegedly high speed racing another driver on Route 9. Read the full article → from CA: Driver charged with racing on Rte 9