Now that school is back in session for the fall, I’m alerting Pickleball playing readers about a restriction on the Town’s courts. Read the full article → from Pickleball Court Accesss
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Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
New fitness studio celebrates Grand Opening with Shannon Path fundraiser — Sept 5–7
btone FITNESS will donate a portion of workout class fees to a Southborough-based charity
Another fitness studio had its soft opening this week in Southborough. The business is now inviting the public to its “Grand Opening” celebration a week from tomorrow.
To draw in more community members, btone FITNESS has also partnered with “Shannon’s Path” to hold a 3-day fundraiser for rare cancer research and patient care. Read the full article → from New fitness studio celebrates Grand Opening with Shannon Path fundraiser — Sept 5–7
Town won’t request MSBA funding extension for Neary Project
Last night, the Southborough Select Board unanimously voted against requesting an extension on the state grant for the Neary Building Project.
That kills any remaining hope that project supporters had for building a new 4-grade school at Neary to open for the school year 2028-2029. But this doesn’t mean the end of the Towns’ efforts to pursue a school building project of some kind. Read the full article → from Town won’t request MSBA funding extension for Neary Project
Engagement Announcement: Brianna Cristiani & Kenneth Kuchnir
Southborough residents Louis & Karen Kuchnir are sharing the announcement of their son’s engagement Read the full article → from Engagement Announcement: Brianna Cristiani & Kenneth Kuchnir
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
Obituary: Maryam “Mary” Armajani-Peters, 70
Maryam “Mary” Armajani-Peters, 70, passed away following complications from ovarian cancer on August 21, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maryam “Mary” Armajani-Peters, 70
Select Board to discuss extending MSBA funding to keep Neary project possibility alive (Updated)
Members may discuss analyzed results from the school building survey issued this summer.
Tomorrow night, the Select Board will vote on whether to request an extension for getting voters’ approval to fund the Neary School Building project. The last time the question came up, the board was split. But the majority had been in favor of keeping the option alive, while the Town continues to explore how to handle school building issues. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss extending MSBA funding to keep Neary project possibility alive (Updated)
Sign kids up to play in the new Southborough Flag Football league
The no-contact, co-ed version of the sport for 3rd–8th graders is coming to town this fall.
Southborough parents are working with Southborough Recreation and an NFL youth program to launch a co-ed, no-contact Flag Football league for local kids in grades 3–8. Read the full article → from Sign kids up to play in the new Southborough Flag Football league
The week in government
Select Board on extending grant for Neary Building Project; PreK-8 School Building Committee Meeting; and more
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
SCAC’s upcoming grant cycle and office hours
The window will soon open for the next round of grants from the Cultural Arts Council.
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again encouraging individuals and groups to apply for grants to support artistic projects and activities to benefit the community. Read the full article → from SCAC’s upcoming grant cycle and office hours
Sign up for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month programs
Sign up for free awareness-raising lawn signs and/or programs throughout September to help community members "support loved ones and strengthen resilience".
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.
The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month programs
Cub Scouts announce Pack merger & info session
Pack 1, which will include all Southborough Cub Scouts, invites kids to learn more and join them.
Cubmasters have announced their decision to merge the two Southborough packs and are inviting families to join them. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts announce Pack merger & info session
Update on Police Staffing
With two new student officers appointed, the SPD is on track to fill all of its previously vacant officer positions.
Last night, the Select Board appointed two student officers to join the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Update on Police Staffing