Northborough and Southborough Public Schools asked me to remind readers throughout the year of their continual need for substitutes. Those include not only teachers, but people willing to fill in for Food Services positions, and qualified to be Substitute Nurses.
While I’m sharing that, I’m also listing their latest job openings, including full time and part time opportunities, since my previous post. Read the full article →
I’m reminding readers that the Saturday before Halloween is essentially early Halloween in Southborough. Two different annual collaborations feature free, costumed celebrations for families with kids. Read the full article → from Trunk or Treat & the Library Halloween Party are this Saturday
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start in 1 ½ weeks. Read the full article → from Sing with the Messiah Community Chorus
On Saturday morning, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with support from the Planning Board, tried and failed to convince Special Town Meeting voters to rewrite residential zoning bylaws. The zoning change would have added a special permitted use for new development of two-family homes. Read the full article → from Zoning change for new 2-family homes fails to muster enough support
Dr. William Richard Cohen was born on June 16, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Leon Cohen and Edith Goot. He died on October 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dr. William Richard Cohen, 87
[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 The Nature of Southborough: Diverse Autumn Mushrooms
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The Friends of the Southborough Library know that reading and writing go hand in hand. . . and are thrilled to offer journals for all your note-taking, creative writing, and list-making needs! Read the full article → from Friends of the Library Journal Fundraiser
The Southborough Library is organizing another seasonal “Puzzle Competition”. Pre-registration is required (and capped) for tomorrow’s free event — but, as of this morning, there is still plenty of room to sign up. Read the full article → from Fall Puzzle Competition for ages 7+ tomorrow
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)
Here’s my quick recap of today’s decisions made by voters. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting results
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 (Updated)
This afternoon, the Advisory Committee shared its report to tomorrow morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)