The Board of Assessors has posted their preliminary property revaluations. Read the full article → from New property assessments: Ask questions through Friday
New property assessments: Ask questions through Friday
The week in sports
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
The week in government
Planning on "Highway Major Retail" Zoning; Select Board on school survey results & extending PreK-8 Building Committee charge; Combined & Regional School Committees; ZBA on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B
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
Letter: Industrial Park re-zoning proposal is an economic opportunity that should be embraced
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Planning Board member Alan Belniak.] Read the full article → from Letter: Industrial Park re-zoning proposal is an economic opportunity that should be embraced
Obituary: John J Boiardi, 89
John Joseph Boiardi died Sept 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: John J Boiardi, 89
Events this week
Live music, Good to Go for SOLF, Playground Open House, Art on the Trails Closing, Story Times & a Crafternoon, Curriculum nights, Applefest, Pollination Potluck Picnic, 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
“Lifecycle of Seeds” — Tuesday
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop this Tuesday. This time the focus is on growing and producing seeds. Read the full article → from “Lifecycle of Seeds” — Tuesday
Library programs for babies through 5th grade starting up again (Updated)
The Library is resuming its school year season programs including story times, music & dancing for little ones, reading to dogs, and youth book clubs.
Whether you have a baby just beginning to show interest in songs, preschoolers ready to sit through a story and enjoy some crafts, or early readers who’d like a furry buddy to listen, the Southborough Library has something to offer. Read the full article → from Library programs for babies through 5th grade starting up again (Updated)
“Young Scientists” returns next week
Sign 3-6 year olds up for the next 6 part series of free hands-on STEM learning at the library.
The Southborough Library is again hosting another round of the weekly Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from “Young Scientists” returns next week
Fall Town Meeting: ADU bylaw coming back in simplified form (Updated)
Industrial Park zoning changes aren’t the only zoning the Planning Board has been working on of late. They are also bringing an ADU (Accessor Dwelling Unit) Article to the Fall Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: ADU bylaw coming back in simplified form (Updated)
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
Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone
Officials and proponents debated crafting a use that applies to all IP zoned lots (like Park Central) but would only be possible on the old EMC property.
The Planning Board has scheduled an additional hearing for this Monday to deal with a challenging, but highly desired, zoning Article. The Select Board is eager for Fall Town Meeting voters to approve an Industrial Park zoning use that will allow permitting and construction of a project at 21 Coslin Drive. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone
NECC Celebrates 50 yrs
New England Center for Children is celebrating 50 years of education and support for people with autism — 45 of them headquartered in Southborough. Read the full article → from NECC Celebrates 50 yrs
Obituary: Arlene E. Hartwell, 68
Arlene Elizabeth Hartwell passed away on September 4, 2025, in the early morning hours at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arlene E. Hartwell, 68