Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71, of Fayville, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at the VA Healthcare System – West Roxbury. Read the full article →
Obituary: Kenneth Alan Holmes, 71
2026 Primary results in Southborough
Here's how Southborough's votes compared to the rest of the state, and who will be on the November ballots
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
Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month
Spots are available for the school year that kicks of September 14th.
Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.
The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month
Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning
In two weeks, the Planning Board will open its public hearings on easing the zoning bylaws for special permits for two-family homes. Voters will be asked to pass proposed changes at the Special Town Meeting on October 17th.
Two nights after the hearings open, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold another public forum on the bylaw changes proposed by them. Read the full article → from Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning
Obituary: Richard Scott Williams, 79
Richard Scott Williams, 79, of Ashford, Connecticut, husband of Gloria (Gravel) Williams, passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in his home after a long period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard Scott Williams, 79
Obituary: Jeannine B. Belli, 93
Jeannine B. Belli, 93, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, while a resident of Blaire House nursing home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeannine B. Belli, 93
Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
Marie Kramer Dooling, of Southborough and South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marie K. Dooling, 85
SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re getting an early jump on October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.) Read the full article → from SFA t-shirt fundraiser in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Quick reminders about the state primary. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
The week in ARHS sports
Most Gonk athletes are practicing and scrimmaging, but one team is teed up to play as soon as school is in session.
As far as NSBORO students are concerned, today is the last day of summer. And that means Algonquin sports are back. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
Important details including on postmark issues for mailed ballots & traffic to avoid for anyone trying to vote on the way to work in the morning!
The Massachusetts State Primary takes place tomorrow — Tuesday, September 1st. I’m reminding about, and adding more info on, important details. Read the full article → from Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
The week in government (Updated-Again)
Select Board (Wednesday) on Cemetery Expansion Committee’s Action Plan, new & revised Financial policies, and Sinkhole at 11 Constitution Drive; Elementary School Building Committee; Select Board (Friday) to appoint Interim Town Clerk
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-Again)
Events this week
Live Music, Safer Spaces, School Open Houses, Back-to-School, State Primary, Cook Book Club, TLT, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through Labor Day. Read the full article → from Events this week