Above: A look at some of this week’s highlights (images of cropped flyers)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next week.
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
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 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)
What went on and off the market this week. (Spoiler: No new listings were added this week. But there were new sales.) Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
This month, the Select Board voted to approve the new rules for the Transfer Station. The rules apply to the 2026-27 that opens September 15th. Read the full article → from New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, slipped peacefully away at home August 15th after a struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his close family in attendance. Read the full article → from Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81
Last weekend, Southborough BSA Troop 1 celebrated its 116th member to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Read the full article → from Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
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”
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
[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Message to the Future
Southborough parents are working with Southborough Recreation and an NFL youth program to launch a co-ed, no-contact Flag Football league for local kids in grades 3–8. Read the full article → from Sign kids in grades 1-8 up for no-contact Flag Football this fall
The Rotary Club of Southborough asked me to share the following thank you, following up on the successful charitable fundraising effort at the 2026 Food Truck Festival earlier this spring. Read the full article → from Cash for Camperships Thank You
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)