The Southborough Fire Department posted news about an unusual emergency in town yesterday. A seriously injured worker was trapped in a tree. He was successfully rescued, then flown out by a Life Flight helicopter. Read the full article → from Injured worker rescued from tree on Pinecone Lane (Updated)
Every year, veterans in town hold a ceremony to “retire” worn out flags “with dignity”. You can participate or drop your own flag off in advance. Read the full article → from Flag Retirement Ceremony this Sunday
Where are the best places for local fun to find a respite from the hottest days of summer if you don’t have decent A/C to stay cool? Or to escape rain later this summer without getting cabin fever? Read the full article → from Indoor Fun for all ages
This past Saturday, Algonquin Regional High School and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School held their graduation ceremonies. Close to two weeks earlier, St. Mark’s School celebrated its Prize Day. Here are some highlights from the events. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’26 Graduates
Starting this Friday, the rock musical Rent will hit Fay School’s stage for six performances.
Despite the setting, it’s not being put on by students. It’s a production of A Common Thread Theatre Company out of Framingham. Read the full article → from “Rent” on stage — June 12-21st
Farmers Market Season is here — including an Opening Day tomorrow afternoon in a neighboring town! Read the full article → from Farmers Markets are beckoning again
This weekend, artists will be installing sixteen works for Southborough’s Art on the Trails. The public is invited to watch and enjoy the special event. Read the full article → from 10th anniversary Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday
Growers leasing Chestnut Farm Hill fields are promoting a CSA at the farm and seeking workers. Read the full article → from Sign up for shares of Chestnut Hill Farm crops
The Borough’s band is promoting a (hopefully) outdoors concert in Westborough. Read the full article → from ICB Summer Concert — June 17
A week from Saturday, St. Anne’s Church parking lot will again host a special recycling event. While it’s not a church-run fundraiser, the organizer does make a donation to the parish. Read the full article → from Electronic Recycle (& Bicycle collection) – June 20th
It’s time for an update on Algonquin’s post-season journeys. Unfortunately, it’s the final one for this school year. Teams that were still in it last week, didn’t win it. Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Wrap-Up
Charles E. Gaffney, 88, of Southborough, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles E. Gaffney, 88
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)
Last night, Southborough Public Safety officials reported a drowning that occurred in a pond off of Crystal Pond Road yesterday afternoon. The victim has only been identified as a 43 year old from Framingham.
Police and Fire departments shared details of the emergency call about a kayaker/canoer in distress and the subsequent attempted rescue efforts that ended in a recovery operation. Read the full article → from Reported drowning of Framingham resident in Southborough on Sunday afternoon (Updated)