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
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Planning Board member Alan Belniak.] Read the full article → from Letter: Industrial Park re-zoning proposal is an economic opportunity that should be embraced
John Joseph Boiardi died Sept 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: John J Boiardi, 89
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
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop this Tuesday. This time the focus is on growing and producing seeds. Read the full article → from “Lifecycle of Seeds” — Tuesday
Whether you have a baby just beginning to show interest in songs, preschoolers ready to sit through a story and enjoy some crafts, or early readers who’d like a furry buddy to listen, the Southborough Library has something to offer. Read the full article → from Library programs for babies through 5th grade starting up again (Updated)
The Southborough Library is again hosting another round of the weekly Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from “Young Scientists” returns next week
Industrial Park zoning changes aren’t the only zoning the Planning Board has been working on of late. They are also bringing an ADU (Accessor Dwelling Unit) Article to the Fall Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: ADU bylaw coming back in simplified form (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Planning Board has scheduled an additional hearing for this Monday to deal with a challenging, but highly desired, zoning Article. The Select Board is eager for Fall Town Meeting voters to approve an Industrial Park zoning use that will allow permitting and construction of a project at 21 Coslin Drive. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone
New England Center for Children is celebrating 50 years of education and support for people with autism — 45 of them headquartered in Southborough. Read the full article → from NECC Celebrates 50 yrs
Arlene Elizabeth Hartwell passed away on September 4, 2025, in the early morning hours at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arlene E. Hartwell, 68
If you or your daughter are interested in learning about Girl Scouts, make plans to attend an info night next week. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts Info Night — Tuesday
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, this is a gorgeous week to explore it. If you already enjoyed the experience, or you’re a big fan of poetry, you may want to mark your calendars for the annual closing ceremony. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closing ceremony — Sunday