The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list.
Obituary: Maryam “Mary” Armajani-Peters, 70
Maryam “Mary” Armajani-Peters, 70, passed away following complications from ovarian cancer on August 21, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maryam “Mary” Armajani-Peters, 70
Select Board to discuss extending MSBA funding to keep Neary project possibility alive (Updated)
Members may discuss analyzed results from the school building survey issued this summer.
Tomorrow night, the Select Board will vote on whether to request an extension for getting voters’ approval to fund the Neary School Building project. The last time the question came up, the board was split. But the majority had been in favor of keeping the option alive, while the Town continues to explore how to handle school building issues. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss extending MSBA funding to keep Neary project possibility alive (Updated)
Sign kids up to play in the new Southborough Flag Football league
The no-contact, co-ed version of the sport for 3rd–8th graders is coming to town this fall.
Southborough parents are working with Southborough Recreation and an NFL youth program to launch a co-ed, no-contact Flag Football league for local kids in grades 3–8. Read the full article → from Sign kids up to play in the new Southborough Flag Football league
The week in government
Select Board on extending grant for Neary Building Project; PreK-8 School Building Committee Meeting; and more
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
Events this week
Live music, Summer Nights, Self-Help book events, Back-to-School events, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Saturday’s Summer Nights 2025
Everything you need to know about Southborough's end of summer festival tomorrow night
Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival takes place tomorrow night. I’m rounding up all the details about the fun, the parking, and other logistics.
A warning for residents with skittish dogs — make sure they’re well secured. As always, the night will be capped off with bangin’ fireworks. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Summer Nights 2025
Dull Men’s Club held Annual BBQ
Southborough’s “Dull Men’s Club” shared news and photos from their annual summertime celebration. It’s a good opportunity to remind senior men about the weekly drop-in social group hosted by the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Dull Men’s Club held Annual BBQ
SCAC’s upcoming grant cycle and office hours
The window will soon open for the next round of grants from the Cultural Arts Council.
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again encouraging individuals and groups to apply for grants to support artistic projects and activities to benefit the community. Read the full article → from SCAC’s upcoming grant cycle and office hours
Sign up for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month programs
Sign up for free awareness-raising lawn signs and/or programs throughout September to help community members "support loved ones and strengthen resilience".
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.
The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month programs
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP next week
Scope out the after school programs offered to K-5 for sports, arts & crafts, legos, and more
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.
To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP next week
Cub Scouts announce Pack merger & info session
Pack 1, which will include all Southborough Cub Scouts, invites kids to learn more and join them.
Cubmasters have announced their decision to merge the two Southborough packs and are inviting families to join them. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts announce Pack merger & info session
O’Leary’s continues to offer Live Bands and opportunities to perform
One of Southborough’s few watering holes, Owen O’Leary’s has amped up its promotions of regular live (and interactive) music. Two acts are featured this week, along with regular weekly entertainment.
I’m highlighting the Irish pub’s lineup of events, since they’re technically free. (Obviously, they’re hoping you’ll be ordering food and drinks, but there’s no cover charge.) Read the full article → from O’Leary’s continues to offer Live Bands and opportunities to perform