A local community theater group is promoting auditions for its next production. While the play is fun family-friendly musical, they are seeking cast members ages 18+. Read the full article → from Curtain Up is holding adult auditions for Shrek the Musical in June
The annual Pops Night concert is an evening where traditionally every Algonquin music ensemble performs. Read the full article → from Pops Night concert at Algonquin – June 3
Reminder — Tonight is the second night of the Rotary Club of Southborough’s popular Food Trucks series. The “Festival” runs for four Wednesdays each spring. Read the full article → from Reminder: Food Truck Festival tonight (and next two Wednesdays)
The regular spring season is done, but several, ARHS varsity teams are competing in tournaments or championships this week. Read the full article → from ARHS sports Post-Season Update
The Town posted news about roadway lines scheduled to be painted between 9:00 pm tonight and 5:00 am tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Roadway lines being painted across town tonight
On Memorial Day, Southborough residents honored the town’s veterans, especially those lost in battle. The event concluded with a surprise for the VFW Commander who led the ceremonies. Steve Whynot was honored for his service to the country and long commitment Southborough’s veterans. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Memorial Day 2026 (Updated)
Bubbles’, a shy pug, got loose last week. Although she’s from Marlborough, she was recently spotted around the Southborough border.
According to the owner, she is shy. Anyone who spots her is asked not to call her name or chase her. Just please call her owner. Read the full article → from Missing Dog: Have you seen Scarlett? (Updated – Found!)
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
Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Murray) Bigelow, the beloved youngest daughter of Edward and Ruth Murray of Framingham, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Murray) Bigelow, 89
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)
Professional artists aren’t the only ones whose works are on display for public viewing this month in Southborough. The Southborough Library is holding its 2nd annual “Mini Art Show.” Read the full article → from “Mini Art” exhibit at Library on Tuesday Night
The Library is offering a crafting workshop for teens and adults next weekend. Read the full article → from Craft a 3D Collage Box — May 30
In a post about committee vacancies earlier this week, I noted that the Town would need to fill a seat on the Elementary School Building Committee. On Tuesday night, the Select Board decided that they need a volunteer with relevant experience in engineering, construction or design of buildings.
There is a volunteer waiting in the wings. But a Select Board member highlighted that his appointment might create an “optics issue”. His joining would make the majority of the committee former members of the Neary Building Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Building Construction/Design experience for School Building Committee
The Tricentennial Committee is seeking a wide variety of performers to participate in the “Southborough Tricentennial Spectacular” in August 2027. To get the ball rolling on planning the day, they are hoping performers will submit their interest by the end of next month.
They’d also love to hear from volunteers willing to help plan the big event. Read the full article → from Call for performers & volunteers for the “Southborough Tricentennial Spectacular”