Last week, the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) met to hear a presentation from the consultants on potential renovations to Neary School. Read the full article → from Update on Neary School building project study
Earlier This summer, I shared news about a new CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) launched at Southborough’s Chestnut Hill Farm.
I checked in on the fledgling “Grafted Roots” enterprise run by local growers who are leasing the farm’s fields. They had updates to share on the CSA and shopping options. Read the full article → from Update on Grafted Roots CSA & Shop at Chestnut Hill Farm
If something you thought you read on the site earlier is missing, you aren’t losing your mind. (But I am!) Read the full article → from Please, bear with me!
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
On Tuesday night, the Select Board will discuss how to proceed now that Town Clerk Jim Hegarty has given his notice. Hegarty confirmed to me that his resignation will be effective September 30th. Read the full article → from Town Clerk retiring on September 30th (Updated)
Corinna Povey Tobin, 28, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away on June 3, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Corinna Povey Tobin, 28
The Regional School Committee and Select Board are voting this week on adopting a state law that would enable the district and Town to change how it negotiates for employee health insurance plans. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)
Peter J Martin Jr., 76, died peacefully and surrounded by his family at Salem Hospital on July 24, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Peter J Martin Jr., 76
Next week, the Zoning Board of Appeals will open a hearing on an appeal filed by the the Southborough Historical Society (SHS). The society is seeking an Occupancy Permit for its Southborough History & Arts Center (SHAC) in the restored and renovated Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from August 12th Hearing on appeal for Southborough History & Arts Center’s Occupancy Permit (Updated)
Without the school lunch program, some families need extra support from the Southborough Food Pantry in the summer. Read the full article → from The Food Pantry needs support this summer
The Zoning Board of Appeals is hoping that interested members of the public will join them for a forum a week from tonight. The focus is a zoning revision that members hope to get approved at the Special Town Meeting in October. Read the full article → from Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning — Next Wednesday
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) promoting another clothing and accessories sale. The fundraiser again taps into school and town pride. Plus, a new collection capitalizes on a recent media sensation. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Reminder — Algonquin’s varsity Field Hockey team is putting on a clinic for girls this month. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Youth Field Hockey Clinic — August 27th