Whether you’re a fan of astronomy, astrology, or wishing upon a star — mark your calendars. The community is invited to participate in stargazing the evening of Monday, June 15th. Read the full article → from Community Stargazing Night — June 15th
A survey asks for feedback on planned downtown signage and the symbol that will be featured as a “motif” symbol for Southborough. Read the full article → from New survey on Southborough “motif” and signs — Feedback due 5 pm Friday
It’s a good time to stock up for summer reading and support the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Sale – Saturday
It’s time for another update on Algonquin’s success (and failures) in post-season tourneys. Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Update
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-Again)
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
Next month, five contemporary, Boston-based galleries are coming together to put on a “curated art fair” in Wayland. A Southborough painter is among the artists to be featured. Read the full article → from Multi-gallery contemporary art fair will feature a Southborough artist
Southborough Recreation is offering its next round of Adult Golf Lessons through the Southborough Golf Learning Center, starting next week. Read the full article → from Sign up for Adult Golf lessons on Thursday evenings
In an effort to support pollinators, Massachusetts has partnered with nurseries, parks and reservations to distribute free “starter kits” for gardening with native plants. It’s part of their “Growing Wild” initiative for National Pollinators Month in June. Read the full article → from “Growing Wild”: Grab a free kit and/or “pledge your garden” (Updated – again)
[An update on the Algonquin varsity teams competing in post-season playoffs and championship tournaments.] Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Update
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
BP Training in Southborough is promoting a free program for high school teens. The program extends beyond physical fitness, with the hope to also empower teens with life skills and “Strength. Confidence. Purpose.”
The program is open to 14-19 year olds of all fitness levels to participate, but capacity is limited. Read the full article → from Free youth empowerment fitness program for teens
The Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share a couple of news items. One is highlights from from their recent annual meeting where they reviewed accomplishments and gave out the annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award.
They also recognized a retiring longtime board member, which leads to their second item — a call for volunteers to fill two seats on SOLF’s Board of Trustees. Read the full article → from Join SOLF’s Board of Trustees
Ronald Oscar Klein (November 8, 1945 – May 25, 2026) of Sharon, Massachusetts and Southboro Massachusetts passed peacefully at home after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald Oscar Klein, 80