Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month
Go Green this Friday! And mark your calendars and/or sign up for yoga, workshops, story times, art activities, relaxing activities, connecting with nature, and more.
Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month
NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism — May 9
Support the annual fundraiser for Autism research and education. Sign up to participate and/or start raising funds.
Reminder — The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is just a week from Saturday. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism — May 9
Obituary: Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94
Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94, formerly of Southborough, passed away early Monday morning, April 20th at the Whitney Place Assisted Living facility in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94
Reminder: Candidates Night is this Wednesday
Attend the Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board. (Plus, other election details and reminders.)
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night is this Wednesday
Early Childhood Fair — May 9th
NSBORO Preschool's is putting on its 4thannual community event combining family fun with providing resource information for parents of 0-5 yr olds.
The upcoming event for families will feature activities for tots and access to information about community resources for their parents. Read the full article → from Early Childhood Fair — May 9th
The week in ARHS sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The week in government
Planning Board on tree removals; Select Board on OPEB funding and Wastewater; Conservation Commission; and more
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
Events this week
Earth Day Cleanup, Crafternoon, Candidates’ Night, Youth Nature Club, Culture & Music Fest, Common Street Concerts, Touch-A-Truck, and Family Yoga in the Park
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
Town Meeting approved expanding right to add Accessory Dwelling Units
Owners of single family homes will have a right to add an apartment or additional unit, within size caps, and as long as they meet other zoning (and septic) restrictions.
I’m continuing to follow up on debates that took place at Annual Town Meeting earlier this month. Today I’m focusing on a zoning change that should make it much easier for residents to add Accessory Dwelling Units to their homes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting approved expanding right to add Accessory Dwelling Units
Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
A Mass Dept of Public Utilities investigation invites comments on customers' rate experiences, and input on other questions they are looking into.
The state is inviting the all gas and electricity customers to comment on delivery charges.
I’m also reminding about the Town’s program meant to help save costs on the supply side. And, I’m highlighting (for Earth Day week), that some Town plan users may want to upgrade to a greener choice.
Read the full article → from Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
Earth Day Clean Up — Saturday
Rotary is again encouraging the community to use the Saturday after Earth Day to pick up trash on the sides of Southborough streets.
I’m reminding readers about the annual community “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — Saturday
Parents: Learn about the Social Host Law
The talk about legal liabilities related to parties with underage drinking is offered in a year that ARHS isn't holding a Post Prom Party
Northborough and Southborough parents and caregivers are invited to attend (or stream) an info session in early May. The topic is the “Social Host Law”.
The session is timed to inform families in the community who might be planning to host/coordinate parties for teens celebrating upcoming milestones (or just making the most of spring and summer).
It’s worth noting that the talk is scheduled for a year when Algonquin is no longer offering a Junior Post Prom Party (JPPP). Read the full article → from Parents: Learn about the Social Host Law
Obituary: Eulalie Louise Allen, 94
Eulalie Louise Allen, known to most as “Lee,” age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Plaistow, NH, at the home of her daughter. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eulalie Louise Allen, 94