Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more

Join a Town committee to help protect Town character, celebrate our history, shape future changes, "give back" to the community, and/or hone skills to further your career.

The Town is advertising its need for two new members on the Conservation Commission. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with current vacancies, and ones that may soon have more. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more

Fayville Park Update & Call for Engagement

Participate in next week's "Community Engagement Session" and/or complete the survey on park improvements, including a splash pad and dog park.

Rec’s seeking feedback on their newest park concept plan options, with a shrunken water based on prior feedback.

Next week, the Rec Commission is seeking to get more community engagement and feedback on the proposal. Read the full article → from Fayville Park Update & Call for Engagement

Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)

13% of Southborough registered voters weighed in to help approve replacing school roofs and fixing town roads and sidewalks.

In Tuesday’s election, Southborough voters approved all four ballot questions for debt exemptions. They also voted to make a change on the Select Board. Read the full article → from Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)

Candidates Night 2026

Select Board candidates answered questions about controlling rising taxes, commercial development impacts, increasing voter engagement, affordable housing and more

In this Tuesday’s election, voters will choose between the three residents running for two seats on Southborough’s Select Board. Last week, the candidates spoke to voters and fielded questions at a public forum. 

While I encourage readers to watch Southborough Access Media’s video and form their own impressions, I know many won’t. So, here are my highlights from the annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Candidates Night 2026

Applicant selected to conduct Neary reno Feasibility Study

On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a key stage for studying renovation options for the grades 4-5 school building.

The board awarded the bid to a new consultant to conduct the feasibility study and create schematic designs. (That vote is contingent on successfully negotiating a contract.) Read the full article → from Applicant selected to conduct Neary reno Feasibility Study

Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC

After letting the EDC and Coordinator fall to the wayside, Chair touted that Costco development happened "organically". (Plus, other economic news.)

After years of touting the importance of investing in Economic Development, and recently convincing voters to invest more, the Select Board didn’t invest the fundallowed the committee and department to fall quietly by the wayside.

I’m detailing that, along with other economic development news. Read the full article → from Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC

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