The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again encouraging individuals and groups to apply for grants to support artistic projects and activities to benefit the community. Read the full article → from SCAC’s upcoming grant cycle and office hours
Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.
The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month programs
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.
To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP next week
Cubmasters have announced their decision to merge the two Southborough packs and are inviting families to join them. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts announce Pack merger & info session
One of Southborough’s few watering holes, Owen O’Leary’s has amped up its promotions of regular live (and interactive) music. Two acts are featured this week, along with regular weekly entertainment.
I’m highlighting the Irish pub’s lineup of events, since they’re technically free. (Obviously, they’re hoping you’ll be ordering food and drinks, but there’s no cover charge.) Read the full article → from O’Leary’s continues to offer Live Bands and opportunities to perform
Last night, the Select Board appointed two student officers to join the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Update on Police Staffing
U.S. News & World Report recently issued the 2025 rankings for best public high schools. Algonquin Regional had its best year yet, shooting up to #14 for the state. And a neighbor that has previously topped rankings took a little tumble.
Here’s my look at how Algonquin, Assabet, and neighboring high schools compared in this year’s rankings (and looking back over time). Read the full article → from US News boosts Algonquin’s “best high school” ranking
This week, an editorial by the Boston Globe Editorial Board supported a measure in the Municipal Empowerment Bill filed by Governor Maura Healey.
To explain why repealing an “Obscure anticompetitive” law should be passed, they focused on the school bus issues that have been plaguing the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools. Read the full article → from Globe advocates repealing law that stops NSBORO from creating “in-house bus service”
This week, ARHS’ Varsity Football coach tweeted a sudden opening in his coaching staff. While I’m sharing that listing, I’m, updating on other Town and school jobs. And I discovered that since I last posted about the Building Commissioner status, the Town has advertised the opening. Read the full article → from Job listings (Updated)
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to help them dispel a common (and apparently increasing) misconception about their 58.5 acre property known as Beals Preserve. Many mistakenly believe it is Town owned Open Space.
Since SOLF’s work managing its open spaces relies on volunteers and charitable support from the public, the detail matters. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve is privately owned and supported by SOLF for public good
If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, this is a gorgeous week to explore it. If you already enjoyed the experience, or you’re a big fan of poetry, you may want to mark your calendars for the annual closing ceremony. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closing ceremony — September 14
I’m sharing important information from the Tricentennial Committee’s latest newsletter, with a focus on the sponsorship opportunities they are pitching. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Sponsorship Opportunities
Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival is scheduled for the Saturday before schools resumes. Read the full article → from Details on Summer Nights 2025 (Update)