Above: This home at 7 Tara Road went on the market this week for $889,000 (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 →
A year after announcing their intent to bring a Costco to town, developers and the wholesaler have filed the papers for critical hearings in front of the Planning Board.
The hearing will open a week from Monday. Read the full article → from Planning’s Costco Hearing to open Sept 28th
Pilgrim Church is again hosting a petting zoo as part of their season opener for Kids’ Church. Read the full article → from Rally Sunday with fun for the kids — Sunday morning
Amazon Prime Air is promoting a nearby forum on their plans to deliver by drones out of Westborough. A recently presented map shows most of Southborough as in the zone that could soon receive flown deliveries. Read the full article → from Amazon holding public forum on plans to make drone deliveries in our area
The Southborough Open Land Foundation Next invites the public to learn about fungi during a 2 hour guided “Mushroom Walk and Talk” next month, “Back by popular demand”. Read the full article → from Mushroom Walk and Talk — October 31
In recent days, national media have picked up on claims publicly made by a Southborough couple against the state and Algonquin Regional High School. Last night, the district superintendent issued a statement rebutting some of the allegations.
The school can’t speak on specifics related to the case involving a former student (who is a minor). But it does refer to legal requirements to report abuse. And other reporting reveals that the student reported alleged physical abuse to a staff member. Read the full article → from Superintendent denies public allegations by parents
Northborough’s annual four day Applefest opens next week. The Town is promoting a slew of activities starting a week from today, though most are on the weekend of the 21st-22nd. Read the full article → from Northborough’s Applefest 2026
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2026: Sign Up to Exhibit
The Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation is teaming up again with the Southborough Library to teach school aged kids about the importance of conservation for protecting the community’s water supply Read the full article → from Mass DCR holding more nature education programs for 6-10 yr olds
The Town is advertising its need for___. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with vacancies. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more
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
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)
Patricia “Pat” Ann Moore Harris, 89, of Pittsboro, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Ann Moore Harris, 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