The Attorney General’s office issued its finding on the Town’s bylaws allowing, but limiting, the by-right use of Accessory Dwelling Units. The version overwhelmingly passed by Town Meeting voters last fall is only “partially” approved as complying with state laws. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Article 29: Expanding by-right ADU use (Updated)
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
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
As I’ve shared in the past, Southborough Recreation is pursuing a project to make major improvements to Fayville Park.
Next week, the Rec Commission is seeking to get more community engagement and feedback on the proposal. Read the full article → from Community invited to engage in discussions about Fayville Park (Updated)
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. Read the full article → from Nominate a “Community Hero” by this Monday
An acclaimed gospel choir will give a “spirited performance” in a public concert at Pilgrim Church in ten days. Read the full article → from Celebrating Gospel Music — April 12th
Last month, the Scholarship Advisory Committee announced this year’s application window for scholarships administered by the Town. Now, they are reaching out to the community to seek donations that make the annual opportunity possible. Read the full article → from “Build a Legacy Through Local Education Funds”
Last fall, I shared news that the Town received a $30,000 grant for technical assistance with a downtown Branding & Wayfinding project. This week, the Town issued a Wayfinding survey announcement on its website.
The contracted consultant is seeking feedback by a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Survey seeks info to help Downtown “Wayfinding” project
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton.] Read the full article → from Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin
In March, I shared news about Southborough Youth & Family Services’ March & April newsletter. At that time, I focused on the March “Spotlights”. Now that it’s April, I want to highlight the initiatives the agency is focusing on this month. Read the full article → from SYFS Spotlights “Spring Cleaning” & Public Health (Updated)
Next week, community members are invited to join a virtual workshop on “Understanding Teen Depression”. The session is geared to helping parents of Northborough and Southborough teens. Read the full article → from Understanding Teen Depression — Tuesday
Richard “Dick” Doucette, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 71. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard “Dick” Doucette, 71
For over a year, the Planning Board has been working on zoning updates to attract more business revenue, while still protecting residents and conservation areas from negative impacts.
The result is Annual Town Meeting Article 17. On April 11th, voters will be asked to approve modernized and expanded uses, along with new restrictions, for Southborough’s Industrial Park Zone. Read the full article → from ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning
Now through the end of April, a Southborough based company is offering the community a chance to support the Southborough Library, while enjoying mac & cheese that is better for their families. Read the full article → from Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”