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 sports
Titans had an uneven/rough season start.
The week in government (Updated)
Planning discussions & hearings on proposed zoning changes; School Committee on school roofs, tasks, inspections, & environmental assessments; Affordable Housing Trust on Atwood Water Tower parcel, and proposed zoning changes
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)
West Nile virus risk increased to high for Southborough and region
After more people tested positive for West Nile virus (bringing the state total to four), the state reclassified risk categories for the mosquito borne illness. The updated map designates Southborough as a high risk community.
Read the full article → from West Nile virus risk increased to high for Southborough and region
Events this week (Updated)
Opening Art Reception, Memorial Rocks painting, Kindergroup's Playground Open House, Cub Scout Info Session, Tricentennial's Ice Cream Social, Virtual Cooking, Blood Drive, Closing of Art on the Trails, 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 (Updated)
SYFS issues new newsletter
The agency spotlights September programs for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month, plus what's coming in October, and more.
Southborough Youth & Family Services has launched a new bi-monthly newsletter. Some readers will recall that the agency issued newsletters in the past, but it has been a few years. Read the full article → from SYFS issues new newsletter
Breakneck Hill Conservation Land (and Farm Dump cleanup) Updates (Updated)
The Town’s Conservation Agent asked me to share news from the commission about the updated status of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land and cleanup of the old Farm Dump. While I’m at it, I’ll also share questions recently raised by an abutter about another section of the property. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Conservation Land (and Farm Dump cleanup) Updates (Updated)
Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
The Tricentennial Committee invites, "Get the Inside SCOOP on Southborough’s 300th" anniversary
Drop in to a free event and learn, “What’s the Scoop on Southborough’s Tricentennial?” Read the full article → from Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
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: Neary Roof may (or may not) be on the Warrant
Last month, the Southborough School Committee submitted an Article for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting in October. It requests borrowing over $4MM to replace Neary School’s roof.
This week, Select Board members raised the possibility of not including the Article on the Warrant. But in their discussion, they got a key fact wrong. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Neary Roof may (or may not) be on the Warrant
Woodward Family Picnic — Friday
Families of students can enjoy dinner, raffles, and fun on the playground
Woodward SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is holding a picnic for students and their families this Friday night. Families can bring their own dinner, or they can buy it from the pizza & pastries from food trucks. Read the full article → from Woodward Family Picnic — Friday
Heritage Day 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit
Registration is open for booths on the field and groups to march in the Town's biggest annual parade
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit
Obituary: Patricia “Penny” DeCollibus, 78
In the early morning hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, Patricia E. DeCollibus passed away peacefully following an acute medical episode. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia “Penny” DeCollibus, 78
SOLF Fundraiser featuring good to go at Beals Preserve
Mark your calendars to support the open space preservation charity on September 13th.
A week from Saturday, the public can enjoy “an evening of drinks, food, and fun” at Beals Preserve. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Southborough Open Land Foundation.
Attendance is capped to 50 people, so RSVP soon! Read the full article → from SOLF Fundraiser featuring good to go at Beals Preserve
Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this Friday
A Southborough gallery is opening an exhibit focused on nature and “native” beauty. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this Friday