Above: A very snowy forecast has triggered early notice of school cancellations for tomorrow. (Photo by Susan Fitzgerald and map cropped from NWS Facebook post)
The announcement has already gone out this afternoon. Southborough and Northborough will not have public school tomorrow (Monday). The same is true for Assabet Valley Regional Tech High School.
That means the Southborough Senior Center and any other program that mimics the school’s policy is also closed. Read the full article →
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 (Updated)
To help ensure that readers are prepared to brace for what’s coming our way, I wanted to share some local safety info and links, plus add a key detail that I neglected to include with yesterday’s post. Read the full article → from Prepare for 12-18″ of snow, longer term chill, and hydrants that need clearing
The National Weather Service’s latest updates for this Sunday’s storm show an 80-90% chance that Southborough will experience “Major Impacts” and times when driving is “Dangerous or impossible”.
NWS warns to avoid travel and expect potential “Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure”. Read the full article → from Prepare for snow storm with “Major Impacts” on Sunday (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Select Board is still working out their specific asks for voters at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting. Voters will directly decide whether or not to pay to fix Neary School’s failing roof and proposed steps to addressing the future of Southborough public school buildings.
The Town Meeting is part of a multi-stage plan for short and long term solutions to dealing with the aging Neary building. Tuesday night, board members continued to clash on some details as they hash out their approach for this next big step. Read the full article → from Select Board continues to debate Neary & other school Feasibility Study Articles
In less than two weeks, the NSBORO School librarians will put on their 3rd annual district-wide “Community Celebration” of reading. Read the full article → from Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 3rd
Last week, I shared news from the state about a planned road closure this week that will detour cars onto Southborough roads. There’s an update to the schedule, with more work planned for this weekend. Read the full article → from Schedule extended for closures of section of Flanders Rd
The Southborough Police Department issued a second press release today on another arrest made yesterday. This time, the driver was charged with illegally carrying a large-capacity, loaded gun and allegedly concealing his identity through the use of a license plate from a different car. Read the full article → from SPD announces arrest of man on gun charges
Leaders from Southborough Boy Scouts Troop 1 share how, thanks to those who supported the annual fundraiser, discarded Christmas trees were converted to “food, and a vehicle for funding youth programs, and a memorable day of service.” Read the full article → from What Do a Christmas Tree, a Scout, a Goat, and an Alpaca Have in Common?
A week from today, parents and caregivers of Northborough-Southborough Public Schools students are invited to participate in a special workshop. The focus appears to be helping to improve students’ school attendance. Read the full article → from NSBORO School Attendance Parent Workshop — Jan 28
The “Annual Street Listing” form was mailed to Southborough residents earlier this month.. (It’s also referred to by officials as the Town Census.) Completed forms are requested back within 10 days and officially due back by January 31st.
While I’m sharing that reminder, I’m sharing info on this year’s election calendar and voting by mail. Read the full article → from Turn in your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about an alleged drunk driver arrested this week after a car crash in the middle of Monday night. Read the full article → from Following a car crash, SPD arrests alleged drunk driver with outstanding warrants
Peter K. Jacobs, 83, of Southborough, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Peter K. Jacobs, 83