I’m sharing another video sent in by a Main Street resident that captured an unexpected visitor. Read the full article → from Another Bobcat sighting on Main Street
School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
There may be a split between NSBORO districts over how to handle religious holidays in the school calendar starting next year. Southborough's School Committee will revote Thursday morning. They could vote to add holidays or eliminate them all together.
Tomorrow morning, the Southborough School Committee will “revote” on the administration’s recommended calendar for the upcoming school year.
That follows a tie vote last week, and the potential for a different decision than the one made by the Regional and Northborough school committees. Read the full article → from School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
“Beginning Birding” for 5-11 yr olds at the Library
Register for the free, limited-space "Hands on" event
The Southborough Library is bringing back the nature educators Hands on Nature in two weeks. This time, they’ll be teaching 5-11 year olds about “Beginning Birding”. Read the full article → from “Beginning Birding” for 5-11 yr olds at the Library
Night of Stories – March 27
Members of the NSBORO school community (including parents, teen students, and staff) are invited to apply to take part in the district's second Story Bridge.
The public is invited to be inspired by personal stories told onstage by NSBORO community members next week. Read the full article → from Night of Stories – March 27
Mandarin’s Munchie Madness is tonight
FSYC's fundraiser continues with another local restaurant this evening
Last week, I shared the news that Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is holding its annual March Munchie Madness fundraiser. Tonight is the next event in the series. Read the full article → from Mandarin’s Munchie Madness is tonight
Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 28 (Updated)
The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert a week from Friday. This time, the ICB is promoting a monstrous event. Read the full article → from Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 28 (Updated)
Town Election Update: Potential race for School Committee
It could be the only race on the ballot. The deadline to qualify to run for elected office is in one week.
Since I last posted an update on the Town election, another potential candidate pulled papers for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential race for School Committee
Obituary: Gary “Lou” Michael McCarthy, 68
Gary “Lou” McCarthy of Southborough passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, the age of 68. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gary “Lou” Michael McCarthy, 68
Comedy Night for SOS — Saturday
The parent organization for Southborough public schools is inviting adults to laugh it up at a fundraiser this weekend.
This weekend’s fundraiser to support the schools features stand up comedy and raffles. Read the full article → from Comedy Night for SOS — Saturday
Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building
Sharing SPD's news about an arrest at 241 Turnpike Rd. Plus, an update on the business project that had been planned at the site of the former Andrea Restaurant.
Southborough Police issued a press release about an arrest made of a man accused of breaking into a vacant commercial building in Southborough. The building is the former Andrea Restaurant that has been vacant for decades. It’s the site of a delayed project for a luxury car condo at the corner of Rte 9 West and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building
Obituary: William Spaulding Owen, 88
With heavy hearts but cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved father and loving husband, William S. Owen, 88, of Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: William Spaulding Owen, 88
The week in sports
Pentathlon National Champ & start of spring scrimmages
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
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA and more
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
Obituary: Thomas Simon Wallent, 87
Thomas S. Wallent, 87, of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas Simon Wallent, 87