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Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday
The Rotary Club of Southborough offers two scholarship opportunities to residents
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due this weekend. Read the full article → from Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday
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: Fengzhen Gao, 86
Fengzhen Gao, 86, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Southborough, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Fengzhen Gao, 86
Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
A reminder this Marathon Monday, that 18 Southborough residents are running in today’s big race. You can find a link to my post with highlights here.
While I’m sharing that, I also want to spotlight another town connection to the race. Over the weekend, the Community Advocate published a writeup of a Southborough volunteer who has become a “Marathon Mainstay”. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
Register this month for NERA’s summer Robotics camp
Early Bird discount deadline is April 20th.
Last year, I shared news about a volunteer run Summer Robotics Camp organized by three young Southborough brothers. This spring, they are recruiting participants for this summer’s camp.
Four the fourth straight year, the camp is being offered to children entering grades 2–9 and hosted Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from Register this month for NERA’s summer Robotics camp
Town Meeting debates line between balanced and exclusionary Industrial Park zoning
Voters debated polar opposite amendments to Planning's proposed zoning changes. One focused on better attracting AI Data Centers with looser restrictions. The other sought more protections for abutting residential zones.
Earlier this week, I wrote that Annual Town Meeting passed everything Town officials asked for and rejected the only thing officials opposed.
It turns out, that’s not quite accurate — since not all officials were on the same page. A key example was the Industrial Park zoning changes proposed under Article 17. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates line between balanced and exclusionary Industrial Park zoning
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Monday is Patriots’ Day. That means, once again, a bunch of Southborough runners (and families cheering them on) are heading to Hopkinton for the Boston Marathon.
I’m sharing information about Southborough runners who will be part of the pack. Plus, other race related details — including an event in Southborough (kind of) the night prior. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Town Meeting & Annual Town Report recognized community members for their service
During the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, a few Southborough residents were recognized for their contributions to the community. One of those tributes also pointed voters to the Town’s Annual Report. Read the full article → from Town Meeting & Annual Town Report recognized community members for their service
2026 Marathon: Elizabeth Debroczy with Team NECC
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Elizabeth Debroczy with Team NECC
$25M for Roads & Sidewalks
Recapping the ATM presentation and discussion, plus the next steps voters still need to take.
Only 207 voters checked in to participate in Saturday’s Town Meeting. Based on the timing of who left mid-meeting, it seemed many of them were there to weigh in on the request to borrow up to $25M to invest in improving roads and sidewalks. Read the full article → from $25M for Roads & Sidewalks
Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place, starting at the end of the month. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 27th (Updated)
Reminder: NSBORO Schools’ “Wellness Week” is in progress
Students, families, and community are invited to take part in special events and challenges to improve their overall wellness.
We’re midway through NSBORO’s Wellness Week, and I have more details on an event taking place tonight. So, I’m posting a reminder of the activities that the community can still participate in.
As I previously posted, every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools’ “Wellness Week” is in progress
2026 Marathon: Madhura Gosavi for The Michael Lisnow Respite Center (Updated)
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Madhura Gosavi for The Michael Lisnow Respite Center (Updated)