Over the past week, two key committees cast votes related to the Town’s plans for dealing with school building needs. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update: February Special Town Meeting (Updated – again)
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Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available
It’s time to use Southbrough Recreation’s interactive map to drive by some great holiday light/decorations in town, then vote for your favorites! Read the full article → from Holiday Lights Contest: Voting is open and Interactive Map available
Southborough Public Safety brings Christmas joy to community (Updated)
"Shop with a Cop" for kids and helping Santa ride his sleigh through town
Members of Southborough Police and Fire departments have been embracing and spreading the spirit of Christmas this month. Read the full article → from Southborough Public Safety brings Christmas joy to community (Updated)
2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking community members interested in participating in the district’s third annual “Story Bridge”. Applicants will be selected to participate in meetings to prepare them to tell stories from their own lives on stage this spring. Read the full article → from 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
The week in sports
Algonquin winter sports is off to a stellar start. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Complete the 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
The Town is seeking important feedback from residents by December 31st. Input could impact decisions made for Town budgets, and Articles brought to Town Meeting voters.
Let Town officials know how you feel about services and resources, and what you would like to see prioritized. Plus, weigh in on whether/how the town should review government structure (Town Meeting, elected vs. appointed board roles, etc.) Read the full article → from Complete the 2025 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Neary/school project next steps; Regional School Committee preliminary budget and "Incidents of Hate and Bias"; and more
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 (Updated)
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings (Updated)
The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 16th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings (Updated)
Developers hope to build 60 rental units on Southville Road
The two 3 story buildings would exceed what voters were told was viable on the undeveloped 4 acre parcel
In this week’s Planning Board meeting, members heard from developers proposing the first large development under Southborough’s MBTA Communities Zoning bylaw voters passed last fall. Read the full article → from Developers hope to build 60 rental units on Southville Road
Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday
Rec is holding a 2nd annual House Decorating contest and asking community to provide info for a map of "festive houses" worth driving by
I’m reminding readers that this Monday is the deadline to put your home on the decorated homes map. Even if you don’t think you’d win a contest — If you invested time (or money) in putting up a display that you’re proud of, make sure community members know where to find you!
And if you think you may have an award-worth display, make sure to register in time to win those bragging rights and a prize. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register your holiday lights/outdoor decor by Monday
ARHS alerts parents to “bias-related incident” being investigated
This afternoon, Algonquin students and parents received a “Notice about a recent bias-related incident”. The message informed them of an incident being investigated by the school, after students made them aware of “an image” circulating. Read the full article → from ARHS alerts parents to “bias-related incident” being investigated
School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof
The Select Board plans to ask Southborough voters to approve funding 1-3 Feasibility Studies for a school renovation or addition, plus urgently needed work on the Neary School roof.
The ask will be presented at a Special Town Meeting, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. If the expense is high enough, Town election voters may also need to approve a ballot measure in May. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues next Wednesday (Updated)
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by St. Mark's Church on December 17th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from tonight. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues next Wednesday (Updated)
Algonquin’s Class of ’76 50th Reunion is Next Fall
The Class of '76 announced a Save the Date & is also seeking contact info for some missing classmates.
An organizer for Algonquin Regional High School’s Class of 1976 next reunion asked me to help spread the word. And she’s looking for people to help her get in touch with “Missing Alumni”. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s Class of ’76 50th Reunion is Next Fall