Construction work is taking place this week for flashing beacons to be installed (or replaced) at crosswalks around town this spring. Read the full article → from Construction at 4 crosswalks starting today
Announcements
Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots (Updated)
Residents can pay for use of a gardening plot on Breakneck Hill Conservation Land

Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Sign up for Southborough Community Garden plots (Updated)
Adult Basketball & Women’s Softball this spring

Southborough Recreation has been promoting two opportunities for adults to register to be team players this spring. While both are referred to as “leagues” one is a “drop-in” program that doesn’t require committing to regular attendance. Read the full article → from Adult Basketball & Women’s Softball this spring
Nominate a community member for Wellness Award (Updated – Again)
SYFS is asking the public to nominate a "Hero" deserving of the annual award for relevant service to our community

Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. Read the full article → from Nominate a community member for Wellness Award (Updated – Again)
National Grid refurbishing transmission line

A reader’s question about the work being done by reservoirs and on area trails is prompting me to remind readers about an announcement made by National Grid last fall. Read the full article → from National Grid refurbishing transmission line
Beals Preserve Parking lot temporarily closed

Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to share an announcement with readers. They have temporarily closed the parking lot at Beals Preserve. But access to the site does remain open to visitors. Below are more details. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve Parking lot temporarily closed
Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap — Sunday
Rec is also still seeking volunteers (including middle & high schoolers) to help organize gear and assist "shoppers".

Start cleaning out your closets (or basement/garage). Southborough Recreation is coordinating a “Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap” next week. Read the full article → from Free Spring Youth Sports Equipment Swap — Sunday
School Job Listings

It’s a time of year when the school system is advertising for a lot of new jobs — especially for summer programs and next year. So, I decided it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from School Job Listings
Town Election Update
Two weeks left to throw your hat in the ring for the election in May!

There’s nothing significant to report since I last covered the upcoming annual Town election. This is just a quick reminder that the deadline to file papers is two weeks from today. Read the full article → from Town Election Update
Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday
Participate in-person or virtually to elect delegates to represent Southborough at the party's state convention in May.

Southborough residents registered as Democrats (aged 16+) are invited to attend/participate in the Southborough Democrats’ hybrid caucus next week. The group will elect delegates to represent our Town at the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday
School delayed 2 hrs, again
Friday, March 6, 2026

Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs, again
6th annual Library Seed Exchange opens Monday

The Southborough Library is preparing to make seeds available through its annual seed exchange program. Read the full article → from 6th annual Library Seed Exchange opens Monday
School delayed 2 hrs
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
Art on the Trails opens its 10th Anniversary “Call for Art”

If like me, you’re getting a bit sick of the never-ending snow, you may want to take this chance to visualize the lush green Beals Preserve in summertime.
Organizers for the 2026 Art on the Trails exhibit have already opened up the submission window for their “Call for Art”. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails opens its 10th Anniversary “Call for Art”