My Southborough

Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”

by Beth Melo on August 25, 2026

Above: Former teen Miss Southborough, Maggie Mercadente, has been crowned the NAM Miss Massachusetts for 2026. (images cropped from photos L-R on Instagram and contributed)

In 2024, I shared that “Miss Southborough”, a finalist for the “Miss Massachusetts”, was looking for support as she prepared to compete through the Miss Teen USA pageant series.

2½ years later, she was proud to be crowned “Miss Massachusetts” through a different pageant program. This fall she’ll compete for the series’ big title of “National American Miss”. Read the full article →

Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

The Devlins have very personal reasons for supporting the search for advances in treating Type 1 Diabetes

by Beth Melo on August 24, 2026

This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.

For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys

by Beth Melo on August 24, 2026

I’m sharing highlights from NSBORO’s Back-to-School Newsletter, which includes parent surveys related to school leadership’s efforts to address and balance the opportunities and challenges posed by evolving technology. Read the full article → from NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys

The week in government

CPC, Recreation, and Conservation meetings

by Beth Melo on August 24, 2026

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

Events this week

Live Music, Early Primary Voting, Youth Art Show, Summer Nights, Nature Story Time, and more

by Beth Melo on August 21, 2026

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next week. Read the full article → from Events this week

Youth Art Show — Saturday

by Beth Melo on August 21, 2026

Tomorrow afternoon, an art show downtown will showcase projects created this summer by young artists from the MetroWest area. Read the full article → from Youth Art Show — Saturday

Saturday’s Summer Nights 2026

Everything you need to know about Southborough's end of summer festival tomorrow night

by Beth Melo on August 21, 2026

Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival takes place tomorrow night. I’m rounding up all the details about the fun, the parking, and other logistics.

A warning for residents with skittish dogs — make sure they’re well secured. As always, the night will be capped off with bangin’ fireworks. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Summer Nights 2026

Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)

by Beth Melo on August 21, 2026

Early voting in the Massachusetts State Primary opens tomorrow. (Actually, voting has already been in process for those using mail-in ballots. Tomorrow’s launch is about the in-person option.) Read the full article → from Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)

Registration fees for the event the weekend of October 3-4 will benefit the Food Pantry

by Beth Melo on August 18, 2026

A Southborough resident is organizing and promoting a Town Wide Yard Sale to take place the first weekend in October. Read the full article → from Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”

Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday

A gas replacement at the intersection with Cherry Street will last about 2 weeks

by Beth Melo on August 18, 2026

The Dept of Public Works is warning about an “Upcoming Gas Main Replacement Work – Cherry Street & Central Street”. Read the full article → from Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday

John Kendall on Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81: “I was a neighbor of Dave when I was in my teens. I worked with him on the fire department.…” Aug 19, 19:46

Kathy Cook on Cash for Camperships Thank You: “The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission, Inc. (Friends) was the beneficiary of the Food Truck proceeds. Friends was able…” Aug 17, 13:58

Beth Melo on Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee: “SOLF asked me to post the following comment here: The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) would like to congratulate Freddie…” Aug 17, 08:43

Mike Pojani on Select Board hiring consultant to study government structure: “Now we need an outside consultant to tell our town officials how to do their job??? What about the study…” Aug 15, 09:09

eileen samberg on Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee: “I believe that Freddie Gillespie is an invaluable resource in town, and I am glad she was appointed to the…” Aug 14, 14:39

Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”

Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

The Devlins have very personal reasons for supporting the search for advances in treating Type 1 Diabetes

NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys

The week in government

CPC, Recreation, and Conservation meetings

Events this week

Live Music, Early Primary Voting, Youth Art Show, Summer Nights, Nature Story Time, and more

Youth Art Show — Saturday

Saturday’s Summer Nights 2026

Everything you need to know about Southborough's end of summer festival tomorrow night

Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)

On the market this week in Southborough

New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop

Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81

Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project

Sign up to be part of a “Town Wide Yard Sale”

Registration fees for the event the weekend of October 3-4 will benefit the Food Pantry

Expect traffic disruption on Central Street starting Monday

A gas replacement at the intersection with Cherry Street will last about 2 weeks