Last week, the Select Board discussed tentatively scheduling the Special Town Meeting this fall for the evening of Monday, November 3rd. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting anticipated in early November
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Safe Driving News: SPD Member honored by MADD; JPPP was partially sponsored by DA (Updated)

SPD’s Detective Owen O’Brien was honored by the Mass chapter of MADD. And the DA helped the APTO offer a safe option for kids after junior prom. Read the full article → from Safe Driving News: SPD Member honored by MADD; JPPP was partially sponsored by DA (Updated)
Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday
The Select Board will consider increasing fees for permit stickers.

On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on Transfer Station fees and revising regulations for the upcoming fiscal year. That includes a recommendation to increase the fees for permit stickers. Read the full article → from Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday
Tonight’s the last night of the 2025 Food Truck Festival
Rotary's free community festival continues on Wednesdays through June 11th. Here's a reminder of the fundraising drive and food truck lineup.

Tonight is the last hurrah for the Rotary Club of Southborough’s Food Truck Festival this spring. It’s forecast to be a hot afternoon and gorgeous evening. Read the full article → from Tonight’s the last night of the 2025 Food Truck Festival
Retire your old flags respectfully

Every year, veterans in town hold a ceremony to “retire” worn out flags “with dignity”. You can participate or drop your own flag off in advance. Read the full article → from Retire your old flags respectfully
Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics

I’m taking another look at the camps being offered in Southborough. focusing on sports camps/clinics — including two I just learned about. Read the full article → from Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated)
Select Board members working on committee charge; School Committee discussing environmental safety and grade configurations
The Select Board is still grappling with how to move forward in the aftermath of failed votes for building a new 4-grade Neary School.
Members are still working on drafting a charge for a new K-8 school building/research committee they can find consensus on. Meanwhile two topics on the Southborough School Committee’s agenda this Wednesday could have a big impact on the potential options. Read the full article → from Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated)
Post-Season Wrap Up

Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Post-Season Wrap Up
The week in government (Updated)
Finalist for NSBORO Director of Support Services; School Committee (on Bus contractor accountability, Final Action Plan Presentation, Environmental Conditions Assessment, and Finn Pickleball Court safety) Grade Configuration and Facilities Plan, ); Conservation Commission hearings

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)
Obituary: James Straz, 74

James Straz, 74, known to most as “Papa”, of Southborough passed Thursday June 5th 2025, peacefully at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: James Straz, 74
Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)

A week from tomorrow, artists will install works alongside the Beals Preserve trails for the 9th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. Organizers have announced the artists selected to be part of the “Number 9” themed exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
Home Run Derby – Saturday

Algonquin Baseball and Softball is encouraging young players to “hit some dingers” tomorrow and the public to come cheer them on. The Northborough-Southborough youth sports association is holding its annual Home Run Derby this Saturday, June 7th. Read the full article → from Home Run Derby – Saturday
Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary
Obituary: Laura Langord, 56

Laura Langord, 56, of Northborough, MA died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday May 30, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Laura Langord, 56