Former teen Miss Southborough, Maggie Mercadente, has been crowned the NAM Miss Massachusetts for 2026. Read the full article → from Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”
The Devlins have very personal reasons for supporting the search for advances in treating Type 1 Diabetes
This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.
For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”
NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys
I’m sharing highlights from NSBORO’s Back-to-School Newsletter, which includes parent surveys related to school leadership’s efforts to address and balance the opportunities and challenges posed by evolving technology. Read the full article → from NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys
The week in government (Updated)
CPC, Recreation, and Conservation meetings, 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 (Updated)
Events this week
Live Music, Early Primary Voting, Youth Art Show, Summer Nights, Nature Story Time, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next week. Read the full article → from Events this week
Youth Art Show — Saturday
Tomorrow afternoon, an art show downtown will showcase projects created this summer by young artists from the MetroWest area. Read the full article → from Youth Art Show — Saturday
Saturday’s Summer Nights 2026
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 2026
Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)
Early voting in the Massachusetts State Primary opens tomorrow. (Actually, voting has already been in process for those using mail-in ballots. Tomorrow’s launch is about the in-person option.) Read the full article → from Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. (Spoiler: No new listings were added this week. But there were new sales.) Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
This month, the Select Board voted to approve the new rules for the Transfer Station. The rules apply to the 2026-27 that opens September 15th. Read the full article → from New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, slipped peacefully away at home August 15th after a struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his close family in attendance. Read the full article → from Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81
Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
Last weekend, Southborough BSA Troop 1 celebrated its 116th member to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Read the full article → from Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”
Registration fees for the event the weekend of October 3-4 will benefit the Food Pantry
A Southborough resident is organizing and promoting a Town Wide Yard Sale to take place the first weekend in October. Read the full article → from Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”
Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday
A gas replacement at the intersection with Cherry Street will last about 2 weeks
The Dept of Public Works is warning about an “Upcoming Gas Main Replacement Work – Cherry Street & Central Street”. Read the full article → from Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday