Above: This home at 30 Ward Road went on the market this week for $899,900 (MLS photo)
Here’s what went on and off the market this week. Thanks to Gail DuBois (email) of William Raveis Real Estate for supplying the town’s new listing information for the week.* Read the full article →
Whether you’re looking for a way to “Give Back”, an opportunity to “Connect”, or weary/achy/stressed and in desperate need to “Recharge” — make plans to drop-in to an open house tomorrow evening (Friday, March 27th).
Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are seeking volunteers. Theracopia Therapeutic Wellness Center is partnering to help by providing free wellness incentives for the public to attend and learn more. Read the full article → from “Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening
The Worcester Telegram is reporting that a Southborough based developer is pursuing criminal and civil charges against its former CFO for alleged embezzlement. Read the full article → from Former Southborough CFO charged with embezzlement
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop a week from Saturday. This time the focus is on “how to garden sustainably”.
The program is appropriate for teens and adults. Read the full article → from Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) asked me to share news about two fundraisers. One of them is taking place over the weekend. The other is running now through Monday. Read the full article → from SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
The Southborough Library is promoting the next session of a series for “readers in training”. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage reading. The program is now available for kids as young as 3 years old. Read the full article → from 3+ yr olds can sign up to be paired with teens as “Reading Buddies”
Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
Dorothy Noll “Dot” Hostage passed away peacefully at her home in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. Most are targeted to adults, but a talk this Thursday evening is geared to kids in grades K–3, and one next month features a young adult author. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks through April
Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
You can support “the children of NECC” by bidding on art at a downtown reception next month. Read the full article → from NECC Art Show — April 16th
The library is resuming a club of young volunteers that explored and tended its gardens last year. Read the full article → from “Seed Art & Mosaics” and the return of the Youth Nature Club
Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88, of Southborough, Mass., and West Dennis, Mass., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, after a prolonged (but valiantly fought!) fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88