Two items addressed in last night’s Select Board meeting will get some readers excited — especially residents who have been clamoring for more shopping and restaurant options in town. And while I’m sharing those updates, I’ll add other relevant updates.
The meeting included a progress update on a future Costco. Members also approved licenses for owners of two local Mexican restaurants to open a third location in Southborough. Read the full article → from Retail & Restaurant Update (Updated)
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools seeking feedback on next Strategic Plan
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
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
Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80, of Southborough, died Saturday, December 27, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80
Reminder: The deadline to apply for the 2026 Story Bridge program is a week from today. Here are details from my original post last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
The Transfer Station was closed this afternoon after a fire broke out in the trash hopper. Read the full article → from Transfer Station temporarily closed due to (now extinguished) fire in the hopper
Richard J. Maley, age 91, of Southborough MA, passed away in Lincoln MA on Friday, December 26, 2025, ending his long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard James Maley, 91
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Jan 8
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting Free Open Skate sessions this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating on two Sunday afternoons with free refreshments. Read the full article → from Free Skate returning to St. Mark’s rink this winter
Reminder: this Wednesday, December 31st, is the deadline for responding to the Town’s annual 2025 Survey. Feedback officials are seeking is needed as they hash out the budgets and Articles they’ll ask voters to approve at the Annual Town Meeting. Plus, it asks for input on improving bureaucratic processes. Read the full article → from Reminder: The 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey is due Wed
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