What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
On the market this week in Southborough
Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning
Board is keeping details from the public until their vote tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow morning, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint an Interim Town Clerk. At this stage the board is intentionally keeping mum about who they are considering appointing.
It sounds like the position could be for a short term temporary Clerk to bridge until a longer term interim appointment can be made. Read the full article → from Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning
AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
The Town was advised to consult with Town Counsel about issues flagged under the rewritten zoning bylaws for the Industrial Park District and Data Centers
On Friday, the Attorney General’s office issued its approval for zoning bylaw changes that voters approved at Annual Town Meeting.
The approval letter from an Assistant AG included several warnings to the Town about details under the changes for Industrial Park District/Data Centers that may pose legal issues. The Town was advised to consider making revisions at a future Town Meeting. Read the full article → from AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71, of Fayville, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at the VA Healthcare System – West Roxbury. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
2026 Primary results in Southborough
Here's how Southborough's votes compared to the rest of the state, and who will be on the November ballots
I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results in the state primary. Read the full article → from 2026 Primary results in Southborough
Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month
Spots are available for the school year that kicks of September 14th.
Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.
The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month
Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning
In two weeks, the Planning Board will open its public hearings on easing the zoning bylaws for special permits for two-family homes. Voters will be asked to pass proposed changes at the Special Town Meeting on October 17th.
Two nights after the hearings open, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold another public forum on the bylaw changes proposed by them. Read the full article → from Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning
Obituary: Richard Scott Williams, 79
Richard Scott Williams, 79, of Ashford, Connecticut, husband of Gloria (Gravel) Williams, passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in his home after a long period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard Scott Williams, 79
Obituary: Jeannine B. Belli, 93
Jeannine B. Belli, 93, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, while a resident of Blaire House nursing home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeannine B. Belli, 93
Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
Marie Kramer Dooling, of Southborough and South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re getting an early jump on October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.) Read the full article → from SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Quick reminders about the state primary. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
The week in ARHS sports
Most Gonk athletes are practicing and scrimmaging, but one team is teed up to play as soon as school is in session.
As far as NSBORO students are concerned, today is the last day of summer. And that means Algonquin sports are back. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports