In June, I posted about Friends of Southborough Recreation’s call for sponsors of the upcoming 20th annual Gobble Wobble. Even though Thanksgiving seems eons away, there’s an important deadline I want to remind readers of.
Potential sponsors who want to make the most of the opportunity, need to reach out this month. Only sponsors finalized by September 1st will be listed on the special shirts being ordered for this year’s participants. Read the full article →
[Editor’s Note: I want to highlight that the visiting hours and funeral are this morning.] Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91, of Columbia, TN, and formerly a long-time resident of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91
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 next week Read the full article → from Events this week
As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11
Southborough Recreation was able to rebook Carolyn Rae & the Rumors to perform on a Wednesday night in a couple of weeks. Read the full article → from This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.
I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
The downtown gallery will host another sale of vintage goods alongside its 2nd annual exhibit of art inspired by native plants & pollinators. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
I’m highlighting that Southborough residents who are Southborough Library patrons can sign up to participate in a live Author Talk tomorrow with the author of a best selling children’s fantasy book series.
Along with those details, I’m noting other relevant save-the-dates, and a list of previously recorded children’s and YA author talks that are still available to watch. Read the full article → from Youth Virtual Author Talks
Fay School is hosting fun with live music by a children’s entertainer on their playground this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Popular graphic novelist and artist Jonathan Todd returns to the Southborough Library next week for another week-long “Comics Camp”. This time, the free opportunity is available to 2nd to 8th graders. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
A Southborough talk show, hosted by the Chair of Council on Aging, focuses on content of interest to Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors