Above: Early readers can sign up to get some practice this fall with the help of teen volunteers. (image cropped from flyer)
The Southborough Library is promoting the next session of a series for “readers in training”. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage reading. The program is now available for kids as young as 3 years old.
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Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night
Dorothy Noll “Dot” Hostage passed away peacefully at her home in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. Most are targeted to adults, but a talk this Thursday evening is geared to kids in grades K–3, and one next month features a young adult author. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks through April
Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting
You can support “the children of NECC” by bidding on art at a downtown reception next month. Read the full article → from NECC Art Show — April 16th
The library is resuming a club of young volunteers that explored and tended its gardens last year. Read the full article → from “Seed Art & Mosaics” and the return of the Youth Nature Club
Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88, of Southborough, Mass., and West Dennis, Mass., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, after a prolonged (but valiantly fought!) fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88
The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert this weekend. Read the full article → from Interboro Community Band Spring Concert – March 29th (Updated)
What’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The Southborough based group protesting “anti-democratic action and extremist rhetoric” is inviting the community to join their efforts this week.
Tonight, “Stand Up Now!” organizers are hosting a sign-making event.
The signs will be needed when they join a No Kings rally in Boston this Saturday. Read the full article → from Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March
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
Donna L. LeClair of Southborough, MA, age 83, died March 20, 2026, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Donna L. (Cregan) LeClair, 83
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)