The Southborough Food Pantry asked me to make readers aware of their updated need for donations. Reminder — the summer is a tough time for the Pantry as school collections end but families in need are still here throughout the summer. Read the full article → from Food Pantry asks for donations from current needs list
News
School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote
Building Safety Reviews, Facilities Planning, Community Outreach and more
The Committee discussed addressing parents’ immediate safety concerns, better analyzing buildings’ capacity and needs, and collaborating with the Select Board on next steps for school facilities planning. Read the full article → from School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote
USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
A national newspaper covered the tragic death of Southborough native Timmy Howard. It included details meant to serve as a warning about the dangers posed by food allergies and the need for clearer labeling. Read the full article → from USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Southborough is one of the towns that will field a Women’s Softball team through the program coordinated through Northborough Recreation.
The opportunity is open for adults 18 and older. According to the website, “This league is not extremely competitive, but you must have some playing experience”. Read the full article → from Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Library wifi is working and accessible
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Fall Town Meeting anticipated in early November
Expect zoning Articles on the Warrant to cleanup confusing language around Accessory Apartments and hopefully promote business development in the Industrial Park zone
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
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)