Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events
The Tricentennial Committee presents: Mark your Calendars for an unforgettable year, 300 years in the making
[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 Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events
The “Town Wide Yard Sale” is coming up October 3-4
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 The “Town Wide Yard Sale” is coming up October 3-4
Oktoberfest is Cancelled/Postponed
Southborough Rotary asked me to notify readers that their Oktoberfest event that was scheduled for this weekend is off due to the weather. If it is rescheduled for a future date, I’ll let readers know. Read the full article → from Oktoberfest is Cancelled/Postponed
Cancelled – Downtown “Oktoberfest” this Sunday afternoon (Updated)
The Rotary invites the community to the enjoy the flavors of fall (including brews & brats) at its 2nd annual fall festival. No cover charge!
Updated (9/24/26 7:17 pm): Due to the forecast, the event is cancelled (or hopefully postponed to a future, date TBD.) Read the full article → from Cancelled – Downtown “Oktoberfest” this Sunday afternoon (Updated)
“Good Neighbor Day” Open House at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
Find community or be a good neighbor to others looking for connection! Hang out at the open house hosted by the Friends of the Library.
Due to the forecast, the event is cancelled Read the full article → from “Good Neighbor Day” Open House at the Library — Saturday (Updated)
Learn about key Houseplants basics at the Library next week
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for a workshop on basic indoor gardening. Read the full article → from Learn about key Houseplants basics at the Library next week
ARHS put “Doorman” on hold and changed device policies after pushback
Although the school’s latest online update shows that rollout of the Doorman should be in process, an update at last week’s Regional School Committee clarified that it’s now in limbo. Read the full article → from ARHS put “Doorman” on hold and changed device policies after pushback
Dog Walk for Shannon’s Path – Oct 4th
The 5th annual fundraiser to fight rare cancers continues to honor a late resident. No dogs required to take part.
A week from Sunday, a special “Dog Walk” will take place in the memory of late resident Shannon McDonald. Read the full article → from Dog Walk for Shannon’s Path – Oct 4th
A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting
On October 17th, voters will be asked to revise the bylaws for the special permitted use
In three meetings last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals asserted that a zoning bylaw headed to Special Town Meeting on October 17th would simply eliminate a time restriction on creating two-family homes. But for two downtown zoning Districts the change would go further than they have described. Read the full article → from A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting
Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers
SCAC has announced that they are short the number of members needed to conduct official business
Last week, I shared a number of government committee vacancies in need of filling. That was initially prompted by the Town advertising for volunteers to join the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.
But what I hadn’t shared, and just learned, is that the SCAC “has only three active members and needs at least five members to conduct official business.” Read the full article → from Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers
The week in ARHS sports
Football has strongest start in 10 years.
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The week in government (Updated)
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 (Updated with some cancellations)
Live Music, Craft Swap, Opening Art Reception, Kids' Church Petting Zoo, Family Puzzle Race, Open Houses & Openings, and more!
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 with some cancellations)