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: What Is “Plan B”?
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85

Margaret Anne “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85, of Southborough, died peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85
Events this week
Concerts, NECC 5K, Touch-A-Truck, Virtual Author Talk & Cooking, Friendship Bracelets, Candidates’ Night, ARHS Relay for Life, Saturdays at Fay, and Special Town Meeting, 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
TLT: Teens to make Friendship Bracelets for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Southborough Library is inviting middle and high schoolers to bring some cheer to a nursing home this month and make blankets for children next month. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens to make Friendship Bracelets for Mental Health Awareness Month
Regional choral concerts this weekend

This weekend is another good one for music lovers. Three regional choral groups with Southborough members will be holding concerts in neighboring towns.
Though some performances overlap, its possible to attend concerts by all three. Read the full article → from Regional choral concerts this weekend
Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
Common Street Concerts launching May 17th
Pilgrim Church is kicking off a new musical concert series, starting with the Boston a capella group Five O'Clock Shadow.

A Southborough church is relaunching a music series, starting with a successful vocal group and guests from a local school. Read the full article → from Common Street Concerts launching May 17th
Senior Center Update and Spring Programs
Registration opens Friday for May & June programs; Plus news on big staffing changes

The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Friday) morning for May and June programs.
I’m sharing what they have in store. But I’m also sharing the big news on a “Transition Time” the Senior Center is going through due to big staffing changes. Read the full article → from Senior Center Update and Spring Programs
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
Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)

Yesterday, the Town posted information about more upcoming forums for residents to ask questions about the Neary Building Project. (Reminder, one is tonight!)
And last night, the Neary Building Committee sent me a letter they are issuing to the public with answers to some FAQs. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)
Grab a “Mini Art Kit” and take part in an Art Show
The library invites you to pick up a kit to help you "unwind, express yourself, and take a mindful break"

Today kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Not coincidentally, this morning the Southborough Library is giving away grab and go “Mini Art Kits”. Read the full article → from Grab a “Mini Art Kit” and take part in an Art Show
Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED

To prepare for summer, Southborough Recreation is again offering multiple classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others.
One of the options is a course that adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED
APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party
Organizers are asking businesses and community members to make it possible to hold a safe, memorable celebration after Algonquin's Prom

Algonquin planned to bring back its revamped “JPPP”. Now they need donations and sponsorships to help make the affordable un for students possible. Read the full article → from APTO needs help: Please donate to/sponsor the Junior Post Prom Party