BP Training in Southborough is promoting a free program for high school teens. The program extends beyond physical fitness, with the hope to also empower teens with life skills and “Strength. Confidence. Purpose.”
The program is open to 14-19 year olds of all fitness levels to participate, but capacity is limited. Read the full article →
The Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share a couple of news items. One is highlights from from their recent annual meeting where they reviewed accomplishments and gave out the annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award.
They also recognized a retiring longtime board member, which leads to their second item — a call for volunteers to fill two seats on SOLF’s Board of Trustees. Read the full article → from Join SOLF’s Board of Trustees
Ronald Oscar Klein (November 8, 1945 – May 25, 2026) of Sharon, Massachusetts and Southboro Massachusetts passed peacefully at home after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald Oscar Klein, 80
Earlier this month, the Southborough Food Pantry added more community members in need to their “client” list. As of mid-May, they are serving “200 people and counting” which they described as the highest number they have had “in quite a long time”.
That detail was from a Facebook request for food donations. But more recently, organizers reached out to ask me to let readers know that they also are in great need of more helping hands. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
A local community theater group is promoting auditions for its next production. While the play is fun family-friendly musical, they are seeking cast members ages 18+. Read the full article → from Curtain Up is holding adult auditions for Shrek the Musical in June
The annual Pops Night concert is an evening where traditionally every Algonquin music ensemble performs. Read the full article → from Pops Night concert at Algonquin – June 3
Reminder — Tonight is the second night of the Rotary Club of Southborough’s popular Food Trucks series. The “Festival” runs for four Wednesdays each spring. Read the full article → from Reminder: Food Truck Festival tonight (and next two Wednesdays)
The regular spring season is done, but several, ARHS varsity teams are competing in tournaments or championships this week. Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Update
The Town posted news about roadway lines scheduled to be painted between 9:00 pm tonight and 5:00 am tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Roadway lines being painted across town tonight
On Memorial Day, Southborough residents honored the town’s veterans, especially those lost in battle. The event concluded with a surprise for the VFW Commander who led the ceremonies. Steve Whynot was honored for his service to the country and long commitment Southborough’s veterans. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Memorial Day 2026 (Updated)
Bubbles’, a shy pug, got loose last week. Although she’s from Marlborough, she was recently spotted around the Southborough border.
According to the owner, she is shy. Anyone who spots her is asked not to call her name or chase her. Just please call her owner. Read the full article → from Missing Dog: Have you seen Scarlett?
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
Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Murray) Bigelow, the beloved youngest daughter of Edward and Ruth Murray of Framingham, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Murray) Bigelow, 89
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week