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Ice Cream Party for kids — August 18th
The Southborough Library is inviting kids to celebrate the approaching “End of Summer Reading” with an Ice Cream Party next week. Read the full article → from Ice Cream Party for kids — August 18th
The week in government
Select Board (on Town Clerk resignation, FY27 Transfer Station & Swap Shop Rules, FY28 budget process, Stewardship Charge, and more); ZBA on Historical Society's appeal; and more
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
Town Clerk retiring on September 30th
On Tuesday night, the Select Board will discuss how to proceed now that Town Clerk Jim Hegarty has given his notice. Hegarty confirmed to me that his resignation will be effective September 30th. Read the full article → from Town Clerk retiring on September 30th
Events this week
Live Music, Adult Board Games, Magic Show, Collage Craft, Summer Concert, Teen Trivia, Yoga on the Trails, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next weekend. Read the full article → from Events this week
Register for Teen Trivia night at the library — Thursday
Teens ages 12 and up are invited to sign up to compete in a “Teen Trivia” competition next week at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Register for Teen Trivia night at the library — Thursday
Sign up soon to learn to make & launch paper rockets next week
The library is offering an "aerospace workshop" for kids in grades 3-7. There are a handful of spots left.
Next week, the library is offering a free workshop for kids that wasn’t listed in the promos for the summer reading program. Read the full article → from Sign up soon to learn to make & launch paper rockets next week
Obituary: Corinna Povey Tobin, 28
Corinna Povey Tobin, 28, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away on June 3, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Corinna Povey Tobin, 28
Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)
The NSBORO Superintendent is asking the committee to adopt sections of the state law at a special meeting this Tuesday morning. (I learned that the Select Board will be voting to do the same for Southborough employees.)
The Regional School Committee and Select Board are voting this week on adopting a state law that would enable the district and Town to change how it negotiates for employee health insurance plans. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)
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
Obituary: Peter J Martin Jr., 76
Peter J Martin Jr., 76, died peacefully and surrounded by his family at Salem Hospital on July 24, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Peter J Martin Jr., 76
August 12th Hearing on appeal for Southborough History & Arts Center’s Occupancy Permit (Updated)
The ZBA will hear Southborough Historical Society's appeal of the Building Commissioner's (and Planning Board's) decisions to not extend the temporary permit this spring, or grant a permanent one.
Next week, the Zoning Board of Appeals will open a hearing on an appeal filed by the the Southborough Historical Society (SHS). The society is seeking an Occupancy Permit for its Southborough History & Arts Center (SHAC) in the restored and renovated Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from August 12th Hearing on appeal for Southborough History & Arts Center’s Occupancy Permit (Updated)
Magic and laughs at the Library — Tuesday
Ed Popielarczyk is bringing his magic - and laughter - back to the Library next week
A week from today, magician Ed Popielarczyk is returning to the Southborough Library to tickle kids’ funny bones again. Read the full article → from Magic and laughs at the Library — Tuesday
The Food Pantry needs support this summer
Without the school lunch program, some families need extra support from the Southborough Food Pantry in the summer. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry needs support this summer