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)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
The Southborough Select Board has been working to drum up excitement and turnout for the Special Town Meeting this Monday night. Their primary focus is getting voters to approve a zoning change they promote as allowing an economic boon for the Town. To allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit to build a store at the old EMC/Dell campus, 2/3 of participating voters will need to approve Article 1. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update
National Grid has issued a “courtesy” notice about a Transmission Line Refurbishment Project that will take place in Southborough. They are inviting the public to attend a forum in two weeks. Read the full article → from National Grid Forum on Transmission Line Refurbishment — Thursday, November 6 (Updated)
Two years ago, I wrote about a family from Odessa Ukraine taking refuge in Southborough. Now, community members who helped support getting the family settled here are asking the public to sign a petition to help their efforts to get the family’s visas renewed. Read the full article → from Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough
Donald P. McCormack 82 of Southborough, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family and love. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donald “Don” P. McCormack 82
This Monday night, Southborough voters are invited to participate in a Special Town Meeting to vote on 10 Articles. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report for voters to aid them in their decision making. The committee asked me to share that with readers in advance. Read the full article → from Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
Special Town Meeting is coming up in four days. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And details on attending.) Read the full article → from Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Praying Mantis
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Margo (Findley) Walter, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margo L. “Findley” Walter, 89
NECC is sharing news about people worth recognizing. Read the full article → from News from NECC: Record Student Admissions, more coverage of infant autism intervention research project, and more
Southborough Youth & Family Services has been with a consultant to study “Community Needs”. Now the agency is pursuing the next step in its efforts to address needs. Read the full article → from Community Needs Assessment: Findings & Analysis Presentation — November 4th (Updated)
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) announced a “Spooky” fundraiser that is running this Friday through Sunday. Read the full article → from SOS Spooky Mini-Golf & Ice Cream Fundraiser this weekend