I’m following up on the issue of the many meetings that were cancelled Tuesday through Thursday morning. Read the full article → from Abbreviated Select Board Meeting this Friday
Join the Community Read for Mental Health Awareness Month

The public is invited to take part in Southborough’s “Community Read”, featuring the novel The Authenticity Project. Read the full article → from Join the Community Read for Mental Health Awareness Month
Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night
The committee isn't officially meeting, but their forum will still go on.

The Neary Building Committee’s public forum for this week will focus on addressing public concerns about the project being sited in the current Neary School footprint, downhill from an old landfill. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night
This week in government meetings is mostly cancelled (Updated)
Between the Town's website going down and Open Meeting Law requirements, the town and schools were forced to cancel ten meetings. The Neary Building Project Forum will still take place.

A technology glitch impacted the legally required posting of agendas. As a result, all of the meetings scheduled for today through Thursday morning were cancelled. Read the full article → from This week in government meetings is mostly cancelled (Updated)
2025 Marathon: NECC’s team of ten

[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: NECC’s team of ten
Story time and fun with Children’s author — April 24
A Southborough author will bring her newest book to the library over spring break.

The Southborough Library is hosting a return visit by a resident children’s author. Read the full article → from Story time and fun with Children’s author — April 24
Workshop for Fostering Language & Literacy in the early years – April 14

Next week, Fay School is holding its annual literacy event for parents of young ones. It’s pitched as a workshop to help you add to “Your Parenting Toolbox”. Read the full article → from Workshop for Fostering Language & Literacy in the early years – April 14
SOLF Presents: Eastern Skunk Cabbage
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: Eastern Skunk Cabbage
2025 Marathon: Matthew Pitney for One Mission

[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: Matthew Pitney for One Mission
The week in sports
Gonk Baseball is still undefeated, 5-0.

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
The week in government – Mostly cancelled (Updated)
Select Board on Interim Building Commissioner and future use of Finn School; Regional School Committee; Forum on Neary Building Project Site near landfill; ZBA on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B; and more

A technology glitch impacted the legally required posting of agendas. As a result, all of the meetings scheduled for today through Thursday morning were cancelled. Read the full article → from The week in government – Mostly cancelled (Updated)
Letter: Southborough Town Debt, The Big Picture
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 Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough Town Debt, The Big Picture
Holy Week and Easter services 2025
Maundy Thursday suppers, Good Friday Stations of the Cross, Easter Sunrise Service by the water, and Easter Day Breakfast, Egg Hunts, and Masses

There are many options in town for readers looking to attend Good Friday and Easter Services. Read the full article → from Holy Week and Easter services 2025
Events this week
Egg Hunt, Cutler Jazz Festival, Youth Nature Club, Neary Project Forum on Building Site, Southborough Dems Caucus, 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