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
Events this week
Live music, Summer Nights, Self-Help book events, Back-to-School events, and more
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
Update on Police Staffing
With two new student officers appointed, the SPD is on track to fill all of its previously vacant officer positions.
Last night, the Select Board appointed two student officers to join the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Update on Police Staffing
US News boosts Algonquin’s “best high school” ranking
U.S. News & World Report recently issued the 2025 rankings for best public high schools. Algonquin Regional had its best year yet, shooting up to #14 for the state. And a neighbor that has previously topped rankings took a little tumble.
Here’s my look at how Algonquin, Assabet, and neighboring high schools compared in this year’s rankings (and looking back over time). Read the full article → from US News boosts Algonquin’s “best high school” ranking
Globe advocates repealing law that stops NSBORO from creating “in-house bus service”
The Boston Globe editorial spotlights Northborough-Southborough Public Schools' transportation cost issues
This week, an editorial by the Boston Globe Editorial Board supported a measure in the Municipal Empowerment Bill filed by Governor Maura Healey.
To explain why repealing an “Obscure anticompetitive” law should be passed, they focused on the school bus issues that have been plaguing the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools. Read the full article → from Globe advocates repealing law that stops NSBORO from creating “in-house bus service”
Job listings (Updated)
Asst Football Coach, Building Commissioner, Benefit & Payroll Coordinator, Asst Transfer Station Operator, and more Coaching & School Jobs
This week, ARHS’ Varsity Football coach tweeted a sudden opening in his coaching staff. While I’m sharing that listing, I’m, updating on other Town and school jobs. And I discovered that since I last posted about the Building Commissioner status, the Town has advertised the opening. Read the full article → from Job listings (Updated)
Beals Preserve is privately owned and supported by SOLF for public good
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to help them dispel a common (and apparently increasing) misconception about their 58.5 acre property known as Beals Preserve. Many mistakenly believe it is Town owned Open Space.
Since SOLF’s work managing its open spaces relies on volunteers and charitable support from the public, the detail matters. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve is privately owned and supported by SOLF for public good