The Boston Herald posted a story about a recent plea deal approved for a driver charged with driving drunk in Southborough. The paper was interested in the identity of a man arrested last month — the current Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Read the full article → from SPD OUI arrest makes headlines for connection with MassDems
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
SPD’s “Throwback” highlights celebrity visit to Southborough
In 1984, Marvelous Marvin Hagler refereed an exhibition match between police chief and sergeant
Last week, the Southborough Police Dept shared a fun “Throwback Thursday” post on Facebook. It seems that 42 years ago, Southborough hosted a headline making celebrity appearance. Read the full article → from SPD’s “Throwback” highlights celebrity visit to Southborough
Obituary: Nancy J. Ring, 83
Nancy J. Ring, 83, of Westborough, and formerly of Hopkinton and Southborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy J. Ring, 83
SPD alleges unlicensed NY driver was involved in distributing counterfeit goods
Southborough Police posted news about a recent arrest made during patrol of Rte 9
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release this afternoon about an arrest made on Sunday. Read the full article → from SPD alleges unlicensed NY driver was involved in distributing counterfeit goods
Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder
Resident complaints and DPW defense on the upkeep of Cordaville Park
Over a year ago, I shared reader John Kendall’s photos and critiques of the southside’s Cordaville Park.
This month, Kendall followed up to provide his update on the situation (with photos). That includes his ongoing concerns and his desire for the Town to reinvest more in park maintenance. I followed up with the head of the Dept. of Public Works to get their side of the story. Read the full article → from Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder
Giant bubbles are Postponed to August
The outdoor library program planned for Wednesday afternoon is rescheduled due to a forecast thunderstorm.
Mr. Vinny will again wow Southborough kids with giant bubbles. But he’ll do it about a month later than originally scheduled. Read the full article → from Giant bubbles are Postponed to August
Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants
A "plantmobile" will visit the library next week for an educational program for PreK-Grade 5
Next week, the Mass Horticultural Society will visit the Southborough Library. They’ll be bringing along their “Plantmobile”.
The society will be running a free educational program for kids entering PreK through 5th grade. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants
State guts Town’s ban on Use Variances
According to Town Counsel, the voter-passed ban no longer applies to residential projects. The change is meant to remove roadblocks to increasing the supply of housing across the state.
Ten years ago, a well-attended Town Meeting voted to eliminate “Use Variances”. The vote was prompted by anger over a controversial housing project. Changes in state law passed this month now reinstate use variances for residential uses.
(Coincidentally, the timing of the change is during the month that a legal case stemming from the same 2015-2016 controversy is headed to trial.) Read the full article → from State guts Town’s ban on Use Variances
Costco gets zoning relief from ZBA
ZBA allowed variances from zoned setbacks and height restrictions
On Wednesday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted Costco’s request for variances to restricted property setbacks for retaining walls and height restrictions on light poles. The developer is now able to incorporate those into the plans it will “very shortly” submit to the Planning Board when it next seeks Major Site Plan Approval. Read the full article → from Costco gets zoning relief from ZBA
The week in government (Updated-Again)
CPC to discuss potentially increasing surcharge on property tax bills to 3%, and more. (Conservation's meeting is cancelled for this week.)
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-Again)
Obituary: Michael Anthony Manzelli, 62
Michael Anthony “Mike” Manzelli 62, of Midlothian VA, formerly Southborough MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in the early morning hours of Friday, July 17. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael Anthony Manzelli, 62
Events this week (Updated)
(Giant Bubble Show is postponed), Felting Workshop, WooSox’s “Town Takeover”, Summer Block Party, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town next week. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
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