[Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports.]
Most of Algonquin’s varsity teams will hit the fields (or court) for their first real game of the season this week — including three this afternoon. Read the full article →
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
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
I just realized this afternoon that registration for the September and October programs at the Senior Center opens this Tuesday. Read the full article → from Sign up Tuesday morning for Senior Center programs
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, time is running out. The annual closing ceremony takes place a week from Sunday. As usual, the closing ceremony will feature poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closes with poetic ceremony on September 13th
The Southborough Library is hosting a public “Craft Swap” in two weeks. But you don’t actually to make an actual swap to participate. Read the full article → from Craft Swap at the Library — September 19th
This morning, the Select Board appointed the successor to Town Clerk Jim Hegarty when he retires on September 30th. His former Deputy Town Clerk will take the interim role until — at least — May 11th 2026. Read the full article → from Former Deputy Town Clerk appointed as Interim Town Clerk
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.
The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Rotary is bringing back the festival they hosted last year with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. Read the full article → from 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on September 27th
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Tomorrow morning, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint an Interim Town Clerk. At this stage the board is intentionally keeping mum about who they are considering appointing.
It sounds like the position could be for a short term temporary Clerk to bridge until a longer term interim appointment can be made. Read the full article → from Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning
On Friday, the Attorney General’s office issued its approval for zoning bylaw changes that voters approved at Annual Town Meeting.
The approval letter from an Assistant AG included several warnings to the Town about details under the changes for Industrial Park District/Data Centers that may pose legal issues. The Town was advised to consider making revisions at a future Town Meeting. Read the full article → from AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71, of Fayville, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at the VA Healthcare System – West Roxbury. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results in the state primary. Read the full article → from 2026 Primary results in Southborough