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)
Today, the state Attorney General’s office issued an opinion approving the zoning Article passed by the October Special Town Meeting. Under the new bylaw, Costco will be able to apply for a permit to build and open a new store in Southborough. Read the full article → from AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Today, I’m spotlighting another one of the the proposed zoning bylaw revisions headed to Annual Town Meeting in April — the “55+ Housing Bylaw Update. Read the full article → from Proposed zoning changes for 55+ (or not) Housing
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on multiple, wide-ranging revisions to Southborough’s zoning bylaws. Today, I’m covering a quick look at the full list and a deeper dive on one of them. Read the full article → from Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)
If you’re interested in running for a Southborough Town Office, the window opens tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town Election season opens Friday (Updated – Again)
The Southborough Police Department issued another press release about an arrest this week. This time, instead of driving on Route 9, the suspect was described as “walking in traffic” when an officer approached him.
According to the press release, the man is accused of having an active arrest warrant out on him for a probation violation, and allegedly was carrying illegal drugs and evidence of drug transactions. Read the full article → from SPD arrests man on drug charges
The Southborough Library is holding a reception next week in honor of the Southborough native who’s work is currently on exhibit at the library. Read the full article → from Reception for Dobberpuhl photography — Feb 21
The Friends of the Southborough Library are promoting our fabulous socks for Love Your Library Month. The fun dress and/or crew socks make great Valentine’s Day gifts for the book lovers in your life. Read the full article → from Love Your Library socks reminder
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on a new facility in Southborough focused on specialized education “providing life-skills instruction, vocational training, and residential accommodations for individuals with disabilities”.
No, it’s not an expansion of New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting a second Free Open Skate session this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating with free refreshments a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd
Spoiler Alert: If you want to watch the exciting Mixed Doubles Curling Finals tonight without knowing the outcome in advance, don’t read this post yet! Read the full article → from Update (and Spoiler Alert) on native Olympian Korey Dropkin
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about two more drivers arrested for alleged drunk driving on Route 9. One is accused of driving 90 mph. The second is accused of crashing into a car that was stopped at a red light on Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from SPD separately arrested two more alleged drunk drivers on Saturday
Maryann T. Lamy passed away on February 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maryann T. Lamy, 83
All Southborough voters are invited to vote at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting.
The Town Clerk asked me to remind readers — you need to register to vote in Southborough in advance to participate. I’m sharing those details, along with a primer for voters unfamiliar with how our Town Meetings work. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated – Again)