An update on who is and isn’t running for Town offices. Read the full article → from Election Update
Election Update
Potential race for Select Board, a potentially vacant seat that needs a candidate, and more.
Announcements
Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due March 25
The Gardeners will consider scholarship candidates majoring in horticulture, environmental sciences or a similar field at a college or technical program.
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due March 25
AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Today, the state Attorney General’s office issued an opinion approving the zoning Article passed by the October Special Town Meeting. Under the new bylaw, Costco will be able to apply for a permit to build and open a new store in Southborough. Read the full article → from AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Town Election season opens Friday (Updated – Again)
If you’re interested in running for a Southborough Town Office, the window opens tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town Election season opens Friday (Updated – Again)
Love Your Library socks reminder
The Friends of the Southborough Library are promoting our fabulous socks for Love Your Library Month. The fun dress and/or crew socks make great Valentine’s Day gifts for the book lovers in your life. Read the full article → from Love Your Library socks reminder
Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark's School teamed up to host two special Open Skate events for the community. The second event is next week. Donations to the Food Pantry are encouraged.
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting a second Free Open Skate session this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating with free refreshments a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd
Buy socks that show off your (or your Valentine’s) Library Love!
The Friends of the Southborough Library are promoting our fabulous socks for Love Your Library Month. The fun dress and/or crew socks make great Valentine’s Day gifts for the book lovers in your life. Read the full article → from Buy socks that show off your (or your Valentine’s) Library Love!
Job listings
School Principals, Senior Center Program Manager, Deputy Town Clerk, Police Officers, Exec Asst, Camp Counselors, ARHS Coaches, Long Term teaching substitutes, and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Feb 14 (Updated)
The Open Space Preservation Commission is kicking off the next stage of its annual Winter Sow Program. The timing of the first seed pickup event and sowing workshop seems fitting for nature lovers. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Feb 14 (Updated)
DPW explainers on road situation
Why the challenging work clearing snow was slow, why roads can still be slippery, when salt is/isn't effective, continuing work, and more.
DPW’s Chief William Cundiff asked me to share a message in response to the frustration they’ve heard from the public about the condition of the roads during and after this week’s snow storm. Read the full article → from DPW explainers on road situation
SFD is again asking community to “Adopt a Hydrant”
Both before the storm hit, and as it was waning, the Southborough Fire Department asked the public to help them help us. And the crew’s response to a recent house fire is a reminder of why the initiative is important. Read the full article → from SFD is again asking community to “Adopt a Hydrant”
Snow Day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Surprise!
I just got the surprise, early morning phone call. It turns out that instead of a delay, public school is cancelled in Southborough (and Northborough) today. That’s also true for Assabet. Read the full article → from Snow Day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
School delayed 2 hrs (Updated – Now Cancelled)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed tomorrow.. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs (Updated – Now Cancelled)
Snow Day Tomorrow: Monday, January 26, 2026 (Updated)
The announcement has already gone out this afternoon. Southborough and Northborough will not have public school tomorrow (Monday). The same is true for Assabet Valley Regional Tech High School. Read the full article → from Snow Day Tomorrow: Monday, January 26, 2026 (Updated)