The Worcester Telegram is reporting that a Southborough based developer is pursuing criminal and civil charges against its former CFO for alleged embezzlement. Read the full article → from Former Southborough CFO charged with embezzlement
Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop a week from Saturday. This time the focus is on “how to garden sustainably”.
The program is appropriate for teens and adults. Read the full article → from Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Friday to Sunday: Bring out your bags of old clothes and textiles to Woodward to benefit all Southborough Schools. And now through Monday, shop for Southborough branded items.
Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) asked me to share news about two fundraisers. One of them is taking place over the weekend. The other is running now through Monday. Read the full article → from SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
This month agency is spotlighting Unplugging and the Mental Health of Women & Girls.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
3+ yr olds can sign up to be paired with teens as “Reading Buddies”
The Southborough Library is promoting the next session of a series for “readers in training”. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage reading. The program is now available for kids as young as 3 years old. Read the full article → from 3+ yr olds can sign up to be paired with teens as “Reading Buddies”
Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
There will be a Select Board race. Plus, there will be an unopposed changing of the guard for a few positions.
Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
Dorothy Noll “Dot” Hostage passed away peacefully at her home in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
Virtual Author Talks through April
This week & next month, Southborough Library patrons can join zoom author talks for children, teens, and adults.
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. Most are targeted to adults, but a talk this Thursday evening is geared to kids in grades K–3, and one next month features a young adult author. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks through April
Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Despite a grant from the state, replacing the middle school's larger, more complicated roof will cost even more than the Neary roof.
Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
NECC Art Show — April 16th
RSVP by April 10th for the annual fundraising reception with silent auction. (Or save the date to bid online.)
You can support “the children of NECC” by bidding on art at a downtown reception next month. Read the full article → from NECC Art Show — April 16th
“Seed Art & Mosaics” and the return of the Youth Nature Club
This season's first meeting of the "club" of 6th - 12th grade volunteers interested in exploring nature will feature a creative craft.
The library is resuming a club of young volunteers that explored and tended its gardens last year. Read the full article → from “Seed Art & Mosaics” and the return of the Youth Nature Club
Obituary: Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88
Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88, of Southborough, Mass., and West Dennis, Mass., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, after a prolonged (but valiantly fought!) fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88
Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 29th (Updated)
The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert this weekend. Read the full article → from Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 29th (Updated)
The week in ARHS sports
What’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports