The Massachusetts State Primary takes place tomorrow — Tuesday, September 1st. I’m reminding about, and adding more info on, important details. Read the full article → from Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
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 tonight through Labor Day. Read the full article → from Events this week
The Southborough Library is continuing its about-monthly volunteer session with teens interested in supporting good causes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens & Tweens invited to volunteer for more good causes this fall (Updated)
K-5 kids are invited to learn more about joining Southborough Cub Scouts, including through upcoming info sessions. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts invites families to “Join the Adventure” (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Southborough’s longtime cooperative playgroup for parents/caregivers and children five and under is launching its new season with two open houses next month. Read the full article → from Kindergroup open houses to welcome potential new families
NSREF is holding a fundraiser to benefit a STEAM team at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team
Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
A new season of the library’s delicious book club and free virtual cooking lessons resume over the next few weeks. Read the full article → from Get cooking with the Library this fall (Updated)
Two weeks ago, I shared Southborough Recreation’s for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Now, I’m sharing their pics showing off the results. Read the full article → from Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Last year, I posted that U.S. News & World Report’s best public high school rankings gave Algonquin Regional a big boost — from #30 in the state to #14. This year, it dropped back down, to even lower than the 2024 & 2023 rankings. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
Former teen Miss Southborough, Maggie Mercadente, has been crowned the NAM Miss Massachusetts for 2026. Read the full article → from Southborough is home to a new “Miss Massachusetts”
This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.
For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”