Southborough Youth & Family Services has launched a new bi-monthly newsletter. Some readers will recall that the agency issued newsletters in the past, but it has been a few years. Read the full article → from SYFS issues new newsletter
The Town’s Conservation Agent asked me to share news from the commission about the updated status of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land and cleanup of the old Farm Dump. While I’m at it, I’ll also share questions recently raised by an abutter about another section of the property. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Conservation Land (and Farm Dump cleanup) Updates (Updated)
Last month, the Southborough School Committee submitted an Article for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting in October. It requests borrowing over $4MM to replace Neary School’s roof.
This week, Select Board members raised the possibility of not including the Article on the Warrant. But in their discussion, they got a key fact wrong. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Neary Roof may (or may not) be on the Warrant
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit
In the early morning hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, Patricia E. DeCollibus passed away peacefully following an acute medical episode. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia “Penny” DeCollibus, 78
In my post listing events in town this week, I forgot to include the Cub Scouts’ Info Session! Read the full article → from Learn about Cub Scouts this Sunday
At last night’s Select Board Meeting, the board heard the broad outlines of an offer made by the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust to purchase a Town-owned parcel on Atwood Street. The Trust is seeking to enter an agreement to acquire the property after the Town has successfully cleaned up lead discovered on the site. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Trust seeking to develop Atwood parcel (Updated-Again)
This week, a woman from Middlesex County tested positive for West Nivel Virus. Earlier this summer, the Southborough Health Department issued a warning about mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus in Southborough. Southborough’s “Moderate Risk” status hasn’t changed since I shared the news, but there have been changes in the region. Since many athletes in youth or high school sports travel to away games, I’m providing readers with an update. Read the full article → from West Nile Virus risk is still “Moderate” in town, but there are high risk communities to the north/east
For those who missed (or forgot about) my sharing Southborough Youth and Family Services’ efforts for Suicide Prevention Awareness 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. They are also asking the community to show their support through lawn signs. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminder
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 (Updated)
Sabra (Gilcreast) Upjohn, 91, formerly of Southborough, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Shelburne, VT. Read the full article → from Obituary: Sabra (Gilcreast) Upjohn, 91
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
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
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)?