Barbara Ann Glynn, of Southborough, passed away in the comfort of her home on September 30, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara Glynn
Obituary: Barbara Glynn
News
Updated PreK-8 School Building Committee docs for tonight’s report
The PreK-8 School Building Committee has updated and added documents for its presentation to the Select Board tonight. This is expected to be the committee’s final report. Read the full article → from Updated PreK-8 School Building Committee docs for tonight’s report
Deer hunting season open: SOLF posts notices and State advises wearing Blaze Orange
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s warnings that hikers should take caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: SOLF posts notices and State advises wearing Blaze Orange
Letter: Vote “No” on the Local Government Takeover Article “The Creation Of Governance Committee” (Updated)
[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 Karen Hanlon Shimkus.] Read the full article → from Letter: Vote “No” on the Local Government Takeover Article “The Creation Of Governance Committee” (Updated)
The week in sports
A few Algonquin varsity teams records have improved since I posted last Monday, with two now having racked up more wins than losses. Unfortunately, two teams extended their dismal losing streaks.
Here’s a look at the Titans’ results from last week and what’s on the schedule for this week. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Select Board on Atwood Parcel restoration, PreK-8 School Building Committee Final Report, and finalizing Special Town Meeting Warrant; School Committee; Forum on Costco Project; 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
Obituary: James P. Laptewicz, 68
James P. Laptewicz, 68, passed away at his home in Leeds, with his loving wife, Kathryn (Stevens) Laptewicz, by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: James P. Laptewicz, 68
PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)
As I’ve previously posted, the PreK-8 School Building Committee is scheduled to present its findings to the Select Board this Tuesday.
They have a lot of data to share, and a member reached out to get started. Read the full article → from PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)
Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
Interactive Demos, Tours, and more
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
Forum on proposed Costco project — next Thursday
The Select Board is inviting the public to join them at a Public Forum with a Q&A on the proposed project to bring a Costco to the old EMC campus behind Madison Place.
Unlike recent public meetings and hearings on the zoning amendments proposed by Atlantic, this evening will focus on the project the new zoning is intended to make possible. Read the full article → from Forum on proposed Costco project — next Thursday
Obituary: Makonnen Alemayehu, 94
Makonnen Alemayehu, (94), of Southborough, MA, passed away on September 29, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Makonnen Alemayehu, 94
Obituary: Robert “Bob” James Bartolini, Sr., 73
Robert “Bob” James Bartolini, Sr, 73, of Holliston, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert “Bob” James Bartolini, Sr., 73
Fall Town Meeting Update: Planning & Advisory supportive of IP Zoning change for EMC/Costco parcel
Most Planning Board and Advisory Committee members voiced support for the updated version of a proposed zoning bylaw that could allow building a Costco on a singled out parcel in the Industrial Park Zone. Just don't call it "spot zoning".
Monday night, an attorney for Capital Group Properties, which owns the Park Central parcel north of Route 9, argued that a proposed amendment to Industrial Park zoning is illegal “spot zoning”.
Planning Board members disagreed, siding with the developer (Atlantic Management) who is proposing the zoning change. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Update: Planning & Advisory supportive of IP Zoning change for EMC/Costco parcel
Visual Storytelling through Street Signs and Fashion — Reception Oct 18th
A new photography exhibit about empowering women's voices will open downtown this month.
Two Southborough women are working together on a “groundbreaking” photography exhibit focusing on the “tension” between fashion and a woman’s right to control her personal space. The exhibit scheduled to be displayed downtown for one week later month. Read the full article → from Visual Storytelling through Street Signs and Fashion — Reception Oct 18th