Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through Labor Day.
TLT: Teens & Tweens invited to volunteer for more good causes this fall
Register to make birdhouses next week, or save the date to drop-in to one of the other programs later this fall (with the opportunity to earn volunteer credits)
The Southborough Library is continuing its about-monthly volunteer session with teens interested in supporting good causes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens & Tweens invited to volunteer for more good causes this fall
Cub Scouts invites families to “Join the Adventure”
Southborough's Pack 1 invites boys & girls to learn more and join them. Info sessions include two this Monday afternoon.
K-5 kids are invited to learn more about joining Southborough Cub Scouts, including through upcoming info sessions. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts invites families to “Join the Adventure”
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Kindergroup open houses to welcome potential new families
Parents with kids ages 0-5 are invited to sign up to join an adult evening night out and/or a family playdate.
Southborough’s longtime cooperative playgroup for parents/caregivers and children five and under is launching its new season with two open houses next month. Read the full article → from Kindergroup open houses to welcome potential new families
Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team
A non-profit supporting Algonquin's Team 1100 is holding the auction online (and at Applefest) until September 30th.
NSREF is holding a fundraiser to benefit a STEAM team at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team
ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
Students can use the "Doorman" app to restrict use during the school day, or "opt out" by leaving the phone at the office or at home.
Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
Get cooking with the Library this fall (Updated)
Join the monthly Cook Book Club potluck dinners. Or take advantage of virtual lessons to explore making cuisine from Thailand, Japan, and other countries and regions.
A new season of the library’s delicious book club and free virtual cooking lessons resume over the next few weeks. Read the full article → from Get cooking with the Library this fall (Updated)
Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Two weeks ago, I shared Southborough Recreation’s for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Now, I’m sharing their pics showing off the results. Read the full article → from Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
Last year, I posted that U.S. News & World Report’s best public high school rankings gave Algonquin Regional a big boost — from #30 in the state to #14. This year, it dropped back down, to even lower than the 2024 & 2023 rankings. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
Former teen Miss Southborough, Maggie Mercadente, has been crowned the NAM Miss Massachusetts for 2026. Read the full article → from 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
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
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 (Updated)
CPC, Recreation, and Conservation meetings, and more
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)