The Worcester Telegram is reporting that a Southborough based developer is pursuing criminal and civil charges against its former CFO for alleged embezzlement. Read the full article → from Former Southborough CFO charged with embezzlement
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Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop a week from Saturday. This time the focus is on “how to garden sustainably”.
The program is appropriate for teens and adults. Read the full article → from Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Friday to Sunday: Bring out your bags of old clothes and textiles to Woodward to benefit all Southborough Schools. And now through Monday, shop for Southborough branded items.
Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) asked me to share news about two fundraisers. One of them is taking place over the weekend. The other is running now through Monday. Read the full article → from SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
This month agency is spotlighting Unplugging and the Mental Health of Women & Girls.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
There will be a Select Board race. Plus, there will be an unopposed changing of the guard for a few positions.
Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
Dorothy Noll “Dot” Hostage passed away peacefully at her home in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Despite a grant from the state, replacing the middle school's larger, more complicated roof will cost even more than the Neary roof.
Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Obituary: Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88
Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88, of Southborough, Mass., and West Dennis, Mass., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, after a prolonged (but valiantly fought!) fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol Ann (Clough) Cronin, 88
The week in ARHS sports
What’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March
Poster Making event is tonight, March 23rd
The Southborough based group protesting “anti-democratic action and extremist rhetoric” is inviting the community to join their efforts this week.
Tonight, “Stand Up Now!” organizers are hosting a sign-making event.
The signs will be needed when they join a No Kings rally in Boston this Saturday. Read the full article → from Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March
The week in government
Planning Board hearings on zoning bylaws; Advisory on Annual Town Meeting Articles 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
Donna L. (Cregan) LeClair, 83
Donna L. LeClair of Southborough, MA, age 83, died March 20, 2026, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Donna L. (Cregan) LeClair, 83
Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion
A new committee will identify potential new parcels, how to maximize current grounds, and even a potential project to convert a historic tower into a Columbarium.
This week, the Select Board approved a charge to create a new ad hoc committee dedicated to exploring steps to deal with a cemetery that will run out of space for new graves.
The work will include considering a project to convert a historic stone water tower into a “Columbarium”. Read the full article → from Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion
Middle schoolers can support nature through TLT volunteer events
The Library and DCR are teaming up and offering two volunteer opportunities for environmentally minded 6–8th graders.
The Library and DCR are teaming up to hold more nature education programs. Two of the upcoming workshops are special “TLT” (Teen Library Team) events that ask 6–8th graders to lend a hand in supporting the environment. Read the full article → from Middle schoolers can support nature through TLT volunteer events