The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
This summer, I shared a former resident used this blog to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of his late friend — Southborough’s Connor Costello. He asked me to share a thank you to those who supported the successful effort. Read the full article → from Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
The Chair of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) asked me to share an announcement with readers. It reminded that the deadline is looming to apply for funding in the fiscal year July 2026–June 2027. Read the full article → from CPC seeking CPA applications by Monday, plus info for 5 year plans
The Southborough Police Department has issued more news about arrests made for Operating Under the Influence on Southborough roads. Read the full article → from SPD continues to highlight OUI arrests: 3 more last weekend
Southborough’s longtime cooperative playgroup for parents/caregivers and children five and under is about to launching its new season. Before they do, they’re inviting families to learn more about them. Read the full article → from Kindergroup Playground Open House to welcome potential new families — Sunday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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)
After more people tested positive for West Nile virus (bringing the state total to four), the state reclassified risk categories for the mosquito borne illness. The updated map designates Southborough as a high risk community.
Read the full article → from West Nile virus risk increased to high for Southborough and region
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 (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services has launched a new bi-monthly newsletter. Some readers will recall that the agency issued newsletters in the past, but it has been a few years. Read the full article → from SYFS issues new newsletter
The Town’s Conservation Agent asked me to share news from the commission about the updated status of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land and cleanup of the old Farm Dump. While I’m at it, I’ll also share questions recently raised by an abutter about another section of the property. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Conservation Land (and Farm Dump cleanup) Updates (Updated)
Drop in to a free event and learn, “What’s the Scoop on Southborough’s Tricentennial?” Read the full article → from Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Last month, the Southborough School Committee submitted an Article for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting in October. It requests borrowing over $4MM to replace Neary School’s roof.
This week, Select Board members raised the possibility of not including the Article on the Warrant. But in their discussion, they got a key fact wrong. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Neary Roof may (or may not) be on the Warrant