The Select Board is still grappling with how to move forward in the aftermath of failed votes for building a new 4-grade Neary School.
Members are still working on drafting a charge for a new K-8 school building/research committee they can find consensus on. Meanwhile two topics on the Southborough School Committee’s agenda this Wednesday could have a big impact on the potential options. Read the full article → from Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated)
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Post-Season Wrap Up
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 (Updated)
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
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
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)
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
[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
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
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
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
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
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
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