This morning, Trottier students will see an increased police presence at their school. But the Southborough Police Chief is seeking to assure the community, “there is no credible threat” or “safety risk.
The announcement through a press release explains that the SPD has been investigating an alleged threat of violence against the middle school by a student. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier
Southborough residents will be among those walking (a portion of or the full) Boston Marathon route “Together against cancer”, raising money for the Jimmy Fund. I’m sharing how you can support or join them. Read the full article → from Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
A Southborough medspa announced a special open house to celebrate its rebrand this Thursday. The owner of the former Rio Medical tells me that they are splitting off from their Hudson location to form an independent business. To celebrate, they’re inviting the public to an Open House this Thursday. Read the full article → from Open House for Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness (rebranded from Rio Medical) — Thursday
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
On Friday morning, the Select Board approved an employment agreement for a new Building Commissioner. Mark Robidoux will return to his former role working for the Town of Southborough almost seven years after he left. Read the full article → from Town brings back a former Building Commissioner
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
Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD, of Southborough, MA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD.
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”
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The following letter is from the Southborough Select Board.] Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting
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
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)
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