I’m writing one final wrap-up of highlights from the Fall Special Town Meeting. I’ve already recapped the discussions related to three of the 10 Articles on the Warrant. Here is a quick look at the remaining 7. I’m also covering the Town’s progress on using clickers for vote counts. Read the full article → from More Special Town Meeting Highlights
News
Reminder: Scouting for Food is a week from Saturday
The annual town wide collection for the Food Pantry is coming up at a time when it may be especially needed.
Town scouts will be picking up contributions for the Southborough Food Pantry from neighborhoods all over town in a few weeks. Given the timing of issues with SNAP benefit programs, this comes at a time when pantry clients may be especially in need of community support. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food is a week from Saturday
Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance
Outspoken Town Meeting voters were fairly unified in a desire to see changes in how the government is run. But they were split on the process for next steps. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance
Sign up to Run/Walk or Help at the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
Start signing up to run or walk! Volunteers are also needed to help with Friends of Recreation's only annual fundraiser
Be an early bird and register for the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K Walk & Run.
Or, help out organizers of the annual feel good community event by joining the flock of volunteers who make the annual fundraiser possible. Read the full article → from Sign up to Run/Walk or Help at the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
Job listings
Business Admin for Select Board and Treasurer/Collector and more School Jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Town Meeting voters supported both zoning Articles
Highlights from zoning discussions last night related to the potential Costco project and Accessory Apartments/Dwelling Units
Today’s recap of last night’s Special Town Meeting will focus on the zoning articles voted on last night. (Look for other meeting highlights in a post tomorrow.) Read the full article → from Town Meeting voters supported both zoning Articles
Missing them?
Two separate dogs found this fall in neighboring towns.
Missing Dogs Massachusetts is seeking to find the missing owners of a beagle found in Westborough and Husky found in Framingham within the past month. Read the full article → from Missing them?
Obituary: Margo L. “Findley” Walter, 89
[The obituary is being reshared now that the funeral arrangements are complete.]
Margo (Findley) Walter, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margo L. “Findley” Walter, 89
Town Meeting Recap
Zoning for Costco passes and other highlights
783 Special Town Meeting Voters weighed in on a zoning change that would allow Costco to seek a special permit to open a store at 21 Coslin Drive. Only 12 of them opposed the change proposed under Article 1. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Recap
Special Town Meeting Tonight
I’ve posted plenty about tonight’s meeting, but I just want to give a last minute reminder with links to relevant information. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
The week in sports
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
SPD: 2 yr old child struck by car in crosswalk on Saturday; Driver will be “cited”
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about a toddler hit by a car while using the crosswalk with his father on Saturday morning. According to the release, the child’s injuries were “non-life threatening”. The crosswalk appears to the the one between St. Mark’s Church and Fay School.
Southborough Police have filed a request to suspend the license of the 85 year old driver. Read the full article → from SPD: 2 yr old child struck by car in crosswalk on Saturday; Driver will be “cited”
The week in government
Planning Board on 2 E. Main St Permit; Tonight's Special Town Meeting
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
Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update
An update on the zoning Article that would allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit in Southborough, and smaller retailers to apply for permits on abutting properties.
The Southborough Select Board has been working to drum up excitement and turnout for the Special Town Meeting this Monday night. Their primary focus is getting voters to approve a zoning change they promote as allowing an economic boon for the Town. To allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit to build a store at the old EMC/Dell campus, 2/3 of participating voters will need to approve Article 1. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update