Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
Two weeks ago, I shared Southborough Recreation’s for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Now, I’m sharing their pics showing off the results. Read the full article → from Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Last year, I posted that U.S. News & World Report’s best public high school rankings gave Algonquin Regional a big boost — from #30 in the state to #14. This year, it dropped back down, to even lower than the 2024 & 2023 rankings. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
Former teen Miss Southborough, Maggie Mercadente, has been crowned the NAM Miss Massachusetts for 2026. Read the full article → from Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.
For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”
I’m sharing highlights from NSBORO’s Back-to-School Newsletter, which includes parent surveys related to school leadership’s efforts to address and balance the opportunities and challenges posed by evolving technology. Read the full article → from NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys
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)
Early voting in the Massachusetts State Primary opens tomorrow. (Actually, voting has already been in process for those using mail-in ballots. Tomorrow’s launch is about the in-person option.) Read the full article → from Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)
This month, the Select Board voted to approve the new rules for the Transfer Station. The rules apply to the 2026-27 that opens September 15th. Read the full article → from New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, slipped peacefully away at home August 15th after a struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his close family in attendance. Read the full article → from Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81
Last weekend, Southborough BSA Troop 1 celebrated its 116th member to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Read the full article → from Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
A Southborough resident is organizing and promoting a Town Wide Yard Sale to take place the first weekend in October. Read the full article → from Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”
The Dept of Public Works is warning about an “Upcoming Gas Main Replacement Work – Cherry Street & Central Street”. Read the full article → from Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday
[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Message to the Future