James Straz, 74, known to most as “Papa”, of Southborough passed Thursday June 5th 2025, peacefully at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: James Straz, 74
Obituary: James Straz, 74
Events this week
Early Childhood Fair, Book Sale, Home Run Derby, Church BBQ, Church Picnic, Trottier Jazz Night, Art on Trails, Tea & Chocolate, and more
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
Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
A week from tomorrow, artists will install works alongside the Beals Preserve trails for the 9th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. Organizers have announced the artists selected to be part of the “Number 9” themed exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
Home Run Derby – Saturday
Algonquin Baseball and Softball is encouraging young players to “hit some dingers” tomorrow and the public to come cheer them on. The Northborough-Southborough youth sports association is holding its annual Home Run Derby this Saturday, June 7th. Read the full article → from Home Run Derby – Saturday
SOLF Presents: Jack in the Pulpit
The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's The Nature of Southborough series.
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Jack in the Pulpit
Summer Book Sale – Saturday
Head inside the library this weekend to stock up on book bargains for summer reading, one free book per child, bake sale goodies, and more.
It’s a good time to stock up for summer reading and support the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Summer Book Sale – Saturday
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
Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary
Obituary: Laura Langord, 56
Laura Langord, 56, of Northborough, MA died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday May 30, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Laura Langord, 56
Adult Game Night at the Library — June 17th
Join other adults to play board games, monthly this summer.
The Southborough Library is trying something new. Adults are invited to drop in for a monthly night of playing board games, starting this month. Read the full article → from Adult Game Night at the Library — June 17th
Sign up for Outdoor Pickleball Lessons this summer
Adults ages 18+ can sign up for Beginner 1 or 2 clinics
Southborough Rec is offering two levels of outdoor Pickleball lessons for beginners starting next week. Registration for the early spring session opens tonight. Read the full article → from Sign up for Outdoor Pickleball Lessons this summer
Town honors this year’s crop of Scholarship winners
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Town honors this year’s crop of Scholarship winners
Time to register for summer Rugby (Updated)
NERC will hold evening practices on Southborough fields for the Flag K-6 program and the tackle programs for middle and high schoolers.
The regional program that absorbed Southborough’s youth rugby program is recruiting for players this spring with training kicking off later this month. Read the full article → from Time to register for summer Rugby (Updated)
Trottier’s Big Band with Connor Jenks — June 11th
Swingin' on the radio Sat; Evening of Jazz next Wednesday
The award winning band is now inviting the community to enjoy two special events. Read the full article → from Trottier’s Big Band with Connor Jenks — June 11th