Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month
Reminder — The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is just a week from Saturday. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism — May 9
Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94, formerly of Southborough, passed away early Monday morning, April 20th at the Whitney Place Assisted Living facility in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night is this Wednesday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
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
I’m continuing to follow up on debates that took place at Annual Town Meeting earlier this month. Today I’m focusing on a zoning change that should make it much easier for residents to add Accessory Dwelling Units to their homes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting approved expanding right to add Accessory Dwelling Units
The state is inviting the all gas and electricity customers to comment on delivery charges.
I’m also reminding about the Town’s program meant to help save costs on the supply side. And, I’m highlighting (for Earth Day week), that some Town plan users may want to upgrade to a greener choice.
Read the full article → from Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
I’m reminding readers about the annual community “Earth Day” street clean up event. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up — Saturday
Northborough and Southborough parents and caregivers are invited to attend (or stream) an info session in early May. The topic is the “Social Host Law”.
The session is timed to inform families in the community who might be planning to host/coordinate parties for teens celebrating upcoming milestones (or just making the most of spring and summer).
It’s worth noting that the talk is scheduled for a year when Algonquin is no longer offering a Junior Post Prom Party (JPPP). Read the full article → from Parents: Learn about the Social Host Law
Eulalie Louise Allen, known to most as “Lee,” age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Plaistow, NH, at the home of her daughter. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eulalie Louise Allen, 94
Jack Edward Diamond, 92, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2026 after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jack Edward Diamond, 92
I’m wrapping up coverage of the Southborough community’s participation in the 2026 Boston Marathon. Read the full article → from Congrats to Southborough’s Boston Marathon runners
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)