The “community coalition focused on preventing and reducing substance misuse in Northborough and Southborough” is asking parents from both towns for feedback. Read the full article → from Encompass survey for parents of 11-18 yr olds
I learned about more choices for sports clinics/camps this summer that are taught by Algonquin Regional coaches and/or players. The youth sports programs cover baseball, softball, basketball, and field hockey. Read the full article → from ARHS Field Hockey All Skills Clinic 2025
Algonquin Girls Volleyball players will use their skills to put on another volleyball clinic this summer Read the full article → from ARHS Girls Volleyball Clinic
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
James “Jay” A. McBride Jr. of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: James “Jay” A. McBride Jr.
The Town is promoting a new survey on the the previously proposed school building project and potential future votes. Read the full article → from Take the School Building Survey (Updated)
Last winter, I shared news about the Rotary Club of Southborough’s “Fast-Acting” Collection for victims of the LA wildfire. Rotary asked me to share its update on their efforts and thank the community for its contributions to the cause. Read the full article → from Rotary Clubs of Southborough & Burbank Sunrise Feed Altadena Wildfire Residents
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannette Gallivan, who peacefully departed this world on July 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, professional dance teacher, business professional, and a close friend to many. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeanette (Buell) Gallivan, 97
I learned a detail that some readers who follow the town’s affordable housing efforts might find interesting. Read the full article → from Southborough’s “Area” used for Median Income calculations
Dorothea (Donnelly) Spiro, 94, of Southborough passed away Thursday July 24th after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothea Ann Spiro, 94
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
Rec announced cancellation of a program tonight. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Family Yoga Cancelled
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about training to effectively respond to a potential “Active Shooter” incident in the schools. Read the full article → from SPD conducted annual “Active Shooter” training
Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.
As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)