The Southborough Teachers Association announced they are again offering two scholarships to high school seniors graduating this year. Read the full article → from Apply for scholarships from Southborough Teachers Association
Retail & Restaurant Update (Updated)
Progress on Costco project and good news on restaurants
Two items addressed in last night’s Select Board meeting will get some readers excited — especially residents who have been clamoring for more shopping and restaurant options in town. And while I’m sharing those updates, I’ll add other relevant updates.
The meeting included a progress update on a future Costco. Members also approved licenses for owners of two local Mexican restaurants to open a third location in Southborough. Read the full article → from Retail & Restaurant Update (Updated)
Monthly Crafternoons for 8 – 12 yrs olds
Tweens can sign up for next week's lantern crafting and/or other crafty fun through the Library's free monthly workshops.
Starting next Wednesday, the Southborough Library will host more monthly “Crafternoon” workshops. Read the full article → from Monthly Crafternoons for 8 – 12 yrs olds
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a regional celebration themed “From Dreams to Dialogue: Creating a Community Where all Belong”
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
School delayed 2 hrs
January 7, 2026
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
Southborough History & Art Museum promotes Opening & Art reception — Jan 17
SHS plans to celebrate a "permanent" Grand Opening with a talk by the four Southborough artists whose work is on exhibit. That will be followed by the launch of classes, lectures and workshops.
Following a temporary opening last month, the historical society is promoting its plans for a new Grand Opening this month. Read the full article → from Southborough History & Art Museum promotes Opening & Art reception — Jan 17
Virtual Author Talks in January & February
A look at the next two month of the virtual events featuring bestselling authors Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks in January & February
Reminder: NSBORO Schools seeking feedback on next Strategic Plan
Help shape the schools' future by answering the districts' survey and saving the date for one of the upcoming forums.
NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools seeking feedback on next Strategic Plan
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Historical on potential Demolition Delay hearings; Select Board on Budget & levy cap issue (plus liquor license for new Mexican restaurant); Conservation Commission hearings; 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: Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80
Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80, of Southborough, died Saturday, December 27, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leroy “Lee” P. Watson, 80
Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
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.
Reminder: The deadline to apply for the 2026 Story Bridge program is a week from today. Here are details from my original post last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge by Jan 12th
Transfer Station temporarily closed due to (now extinguished) fire in the hopper
Updated: Now reopened
The Transfer Station was closed this afternoon after a fire broke out in the trash hopper. Read the full article → from Transfer Station temporarily closed due to (now extinguished) fire in the hopper
Events this week
Drop in Legos, Cook Book Club, Story Time with Glory, Comics Club, Girls Who Code, Blood Drive, Stand Up Now rally, Wildlife Out Your Window, and Open Skate
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