Above: Residential Tax bills continue to increase. (graph based on data in Town reports and presentations)
In a hearing last night, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 5.01%.
That’s up from the 4.6% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Annual Town Meeting.
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
An updated on Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports competing in post-season tournaments. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
The Southborough Gardeners are selling tickets for the annual November Guest Day, featuring a floral arranging presentation, raffles, and more. Read the full article → from Learn how to have “Fun with Flowers” at Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day
As part of a Governance Study, the Town is promoting a session to seek input from residents. Read the full article → from Town Public Listening Session — Nov 12 at 7 pm (Updated)
As always after a statewide election, I like to look at how inline Southborough voters were with the rest of the state. Read the full article → from How Southborough Voted (Updated)
The Dept of Public Works asked me to warn readers about construction on expected to take place on a large section of Route 85 most of the day tomorrow and Monday. Read the full article → from Rte 85 roadwork on Wednesday & Monday
As we head into the giving season, and prepare for upcoming collection drives, the Southborough Food Pantry has asked me to help clear up misconceptions in the community on the clients they support. Read the full article → from 234 Southborough residents in need, and growing
Friends of Southborough Recreation is hoping a flock of volunteers will sign up to help make their feel good fundraiser — the Gobble Wobble — run smoothly. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble Volunteers Needed (Walkers & Runners also welcome!) (Updated)
Nancy (Merloni) Little, 81, of Southborough, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by family after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy Louise (Merloni) Little, 81
The Massachusetts State Election takes place today — Tuesday, November 3rd. This is just a quick reminder with a link to yesterday’s post with more of the relevant details.
I’m keeping this post “pinned” to the top today. So scroll down for newer stories throughout the day. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote today!
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
Last Thursday, a curious reader reached out after spotting a fire truck being towed from where it was “partially down in the gully” by the public safety complex driveway. I later followed up with Southborough’s Fire Chief for an explanation. Read the full article → from SFD pumper truck took a small off road detour last week (Updated)
In September, I alerted readers that amazon was actively pursuing approval for a new rapid delivery system out of their Westborough facility. Those plans have been halted — at least for now. Read the full article → from Amazon pulls back local drone delivery plans