Obituary: Barbara Glynn
Barbara Ann Glynn, of Southborough, passed away in the comfort of her home on September 30, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara Glynn
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Updated PreK-8 School Building Committee docs for tonight’s report
The PreK-8 School Building Committee has updated and added documents for its presentation to the Select Board tonight. This is expected to be the committee’s final report. Read the full article → from Updated PreK-8 School Building Committee docs for tonight’s report
Deer hunting season open: SOLF posts notices and State advises wearing Blaze Orange
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s warnings that hikers should take caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: SOLF posts notices and State advises wearing Blaze Orange
The week in sports
A few Algonquin varsity teams records have improved since I posted last Monday, with two now having racked up more wins than losses. Unfortunately, two teams extended their dismal losing streaks.
Here’s a look at the Titans’ results from last week and what’s on the schedule for this week. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
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
Obituary: James P. Laptewicz, 68
James P. Laptewicz, 68, passed away at his home in Leeds, with his loving wife, Kathryn (Stevens) Laptewicz, by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: James P. Laptewicz, 68
Events this week
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
PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)
As I’ve previously posted, the PreK-8 School Building Committee is scheduled to present its findings to the Select Board this Tuesday.
They have a lot of data to share, and a member reached out to get started. Read the full article → from PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)
Mass DCR holding more nature education programs for 6-10 yr olds
The Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation is teaming up again with the Southborough Library to teach school aged kids about the importance of conservation for protecting the community’s water supply Read the full article → from Mass DCR holding more nature education programs for 6-10 yr olds
Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
American Mah Jongg Meetup — Next Friday at the Library (Updated)
Starting next week, the Southborough Library is launching a new “meetup” for community members to play Mah Jongg to get together. The drop-in program is currently planned to be held bi-monthly. Read the full article → from American Mah Jongg Meetup — Next Friday at the Library (Updated)
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
Forum on proposed Costco project — next Thursday
The Select Board is inviting the public to join them at a Public Forum with a Q&A on the proposed project to bring a Costco to the old EMC campus behind Madison Place.
Unlike recent public meetings and hearings on the zoning amendments proposed by Atlantic, this evening will focus on the project the new zoning is intended to make possible. Read the full article → from Forum on proposed Costco project — next Thursday
One-day “Kids’ Test Kitchen” program for the next mid-week school holiday
If you wish you had signed your kid up for an activity to keep kids busy this morning, you may want to take a look at a program Southborough Recreation is holding later this month.
The next time that Northborough-Southborough Schools has a day off on a non-federal holiday is Wednesday, October 22nd (Diwali). That morning, Rec is offering a cooking class for kids in grades 1–5. Read the full article → from One-day “Kids’ Test Kitchen” program for the next mid-week school holiday