The Blood Mobile will be back at the library next week. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — May 22nd
Donate at the Bloodmobile — May 22nd
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Celebrate Wellness (and Finn’s Julianne Topliffe) – May 28th
SYFS' Mental Health Awareness month will wrap up with a celebration, including the annual award presented by the Youth Commission
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”.
The reception in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) will include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Finn School teacher Julianne Topliffe. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Finn’s Julianne Topliffe) – May 28th
Survey seeks answers on our “Community Needs”
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from Survey seeks answers on our “Community Needs”
ARHS Track & Field camp for kids in K-8
The annual camp run by ARHS track teams is next month.
As usual, an Algonquin team is getting an early jump on holding a summer camp. The evening Track & Field Camp for K-8 kids overlaps the last week of the NSBORO school year. Read the full article → from ARHS Track & Field camp for kids in K-8
Details on the Food Truck Festival kicking off next week
More info on the Rotary's free community festival Wednesdays May 21 - June 11, including their fundraising drive and truck lineup.
The Southborough Rotary’s popular annual Food Truck Festival begins next week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Details on the Food Truck Festival kicking off next week
Obituary: Thomas Michael Paquette, 80
Thomas Michael Paquette, 80, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough, died peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas Michael Paquette, 80
Select Board Office Hour Tonight
Tonight, community members are welcome to drop into the Town House this evening to chat with two members of the Select Board.
The board is holding Office hours (really an hour) to discuss any questions, concerns or interests. Read the full article → from Select Board Office Hour Tonight
Election Results: No on Neary, plus a new face on the Select Board (Updated-Again)
Tim Fling will join Kathy Cook on the Select Board in place of Sam Stivers and Denise Eddy will serve on the School Committee
The preliminary results were released tonight for the Annual Town Election.
In a very high turnout by Town Election standards, voters overwhelmingly rejected the Neary School Building Project. The results for the Select Board race were initially less clear — but it looks like that race has been called. Read the full article → from Election Results: No on Neary, plus a new face on the Select Board (Updated-Again)
Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”
I'm highlighting two talks next week as part of the Town's Mental Health Awareness Activities. I'm also sharing the updated list of other MHAM events through the end of May.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to highlight two talks that SYFS believes are of value to the community.One is helpful for any adults. But both are promoted as especially helpful (and timely) for parents. Read the full article → from Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”
Town Election is today (until 8:00 pm)
I'm pinning this post to the top of the blog today - so scroll down for more recent news!
Just a quick reminder to vote in the Annual Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election is today (until 8:00 pm)
Recapping Special Town Meeting on the Neary Building Project
On Saturday morning, 1,178 voters checked into the just over 3 hour Special Town Meeting on the proposed new Neary School building project. They represented about 15.6% of Southborough’s registered voters.
The voters gathered to decicd whether or not Southborough should borrow to fund a $108.5M school building project for a new school for grades 2-5. Read the full article → from Recapping Special Town Meeting on the Neary Building Project
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
Town Election at-a-Glance
Details on voting (when, where, and how) and reminders of what's on the ballot and links to candidates' statements
The Annual Town Election takes place tomorrow. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from Town Election at-a-Glance
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board Hearings, School Committee, 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 (Updated)