The Southborough Fire Department is hiring. While I’m sharing that news, I’m also sharing the latest job postings from NSBORO Schools. Read the full article →
Job listings
Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic; More school jobs
ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th
A one afternoon program for girls entering grades 5 – 8
Reminder — Algonquin’s varsity Field Hockey team is putting on a clinic for girls this month. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th
State Primary primer
In less than a month, voters will choose who they want to run for state offices on the November general election ballot.
I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary primer
Algonquin Youth Soccer Clinic — August 17–20
ARHS varsity Girls team and coaches will a morning camp for grades 1-6
Algonquin Girls Soccer putting on a youth clinic for grades 1-8. It will take place four mornings this month. Read the full article → from Algonquin Youth Soccer Clinic — August 17–20
Obituary: David “Dave” Bernhardt Anderson, 77
David “Dave” Anderson, of Natick, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: David “Dave” Bernhardt Anderson, 77
Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Only sponsors confirmed by September 1st will be included on the Thanksgiving Day run/walk shirts
In June, I posted about Friends of Southborough Recreation’s call for sponsors of the upcoming 20th annual Gobble Wobble. Even though Thanksgiving seems eons away, there’s an important deadline I want to remind readers of.
Potential sponsors who want to make the most of the opportunity, need to reach out this month. Only sponsors finalized by September 1st will be listed on the special shirts being ordered for this year’s participants. Read the full article → from Reach out Now to Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Obituary: Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91
[Editor’s Note: I want to highlight that the visiting hours and funeral are this morning.] Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91, of Columbia, TN, and formerly a long-time resident of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie A. McAuliffe, 91
The week in government (Updated)
CPC, Stewardship, Advisory, Elementary School Building Committee, and Personnel Board meetings
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)
Events this week
Live Music, Native Plants & Pollinators Art Show, Comics Camp, Drop-in Games, Nature programs for kids, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town next week Read the full article → from Events this week
Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
A joint meeting of the Select Board and Advisory will focus on strategies for getting voter approval to raise "levy capacity" by the millions needed
As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Southborough Recreation was able to rebook Carolyn Rae & the Rumors to perform on a Wednesday night in a couple of weeks. Read the full article → from This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
The roof project expected to overlap the start of school without "significant disruption". And other building fixes/renovations won't be voted on at a Special Town Meeting in 2026.
Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.
I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
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
Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
The new date is currently TBD.
Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed