While the public schools are using the same bus company as they have for years, under the contract started for this school year, changes are coming. Read the full article → from School Bus Update: Plans for improving safety, reliability, and responsiveness (Updated)
The Community Advocate covered the unusual hobby of a Southborough resident who graduated from Algonquin this summer. Read the full article → from CA: With over 27,000 subscribers, this Southborough teen is on the forefront of fire safety
Last month, the Select Board gave the Southborough Fire Chief the greenlight to launch a Jr. Fire Academy for teens ages 14-18. Read the full article → from SFD working to develop Jr. Fire Academy
For ten years, a pollinator garden at Breakneck Hill has served as a “Beecology” research site for “how creating functional pollination systems can help preserve biodiversity.”
This Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission and Stewardship Committee are celebrating the milestone by inviting the public to tour the garden and learn about the “significant gains in populations of at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
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)
Josephine M. Pessini, 93, of Fayville, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Josephine Pessini, 93
Charles E. Gobron, 81, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Edward Gobron
If you’re looking for something to do in town during daylight hours (alone or with family/friends), this month is a great time to explore the trails at Beals Preserve. I’m sharing an update, with a focus on organizers’ annual Call for Poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st
It is with deep sorrow and eternal love that we honor the passing of Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson from Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson, 93
Last night, the majority of the Select Board voted to appoint five “at-large” members to the PreK-8 School Building Committee.
At this point 8 of 9 seats have been appointed (and there’s news on who won’t be continuing in the 9th seat). While critics of the new process didn’t entirely get their way, it appears there will be almost no overlap with the prior committee. Read the full article → from Appointments made to new, expanded PreK-8 building committee
The Community Advocate covered the Superintendent’s Performance Review discussion and raise. While I’m sharing that story, I’ll also update on the appointment of a new Director for Student Support Services. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Leadership Updates
The Southborough Library is promoting a collection drive organized by a community member to support families through the Worcester Area Mission Society. Read the full article → from Diaper Drive for Worcester Area Mission
I thought I was done reporting on Algonquin sports for the season. But I forgot about one more big competition scheduled for late June — the national Outdoor Track & Field high school championships.
This summer, following his graduation as a member of ARHS Class of 2025, Titans team member Miles Lipka scored another big win. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Miles Lipka wins 2nd national track event (Updated)
Brian Patrick Keville, 53, of Southborough and formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on June 24, 2025, after a courageous six-month battle with illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Brian P. Keville, 53