Next week, the Southborough schools will be holding multiple events of special interest to parents of children who attend Southborough elementary schools, or will attend in future years. Read the full article → from Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated)
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due March 25
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
Donald Luther Meserve, born January 16, 1957, in Southborough, Massachusetts, to Dr. Edwin and Dr. Marilyn (Moses) Meserve, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donald Luther Meserve, 69
The Attorney General’s office issued its finding on the Town’s bylaws allowing, but limiting, the by-right use of Accessory Dwelling Units. The version overwhelmingly passed by Town Meeting voters last fall is only “partially” approved as complying with state laws. Read the full article → from AG’s office “partially” approves Town’s ADU Bylaw
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The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Al Hamilton on decision to not seek re-election
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)
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)
Today, the state Attorney General’s office issued an opinion approving the zoning Article passed by the October Special Town Meeting. Under the new bylaw, Costco will be able to apply for a permit to build and open a new store in Southborough. Read the full article → from AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Today, I’m spotlighting another one of the the proposed zoning bylaw revisions headed to Annual Town Meeting in April — the “55+ Housing Bylaw Update. Read the full article → from Proposed zoning changes for 55+ (or not) Housing
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Historical Commission has partnered with the Historical Society to hold an event commemorating the 250th anniversary of an historical event and the story of a 99 year old landmark. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Henry Knox Trail Talk in Southborough — March 15 (Updated)
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on multiple, wide-ranging revisions to Southborough’s zoning bylaws. Today, I’m covering a quick look at the full list and a deeper dive on one of them. Read the full article → from Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)
A week from Sunday, the Southborough History & Arts Center will host an “Illustrated Talk and Book Signing” focused on Southborough’s history. Read the full article → from Illustrated Author Talk about Southborough History — February 22