My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: The debt we never talk about.
Wellness Fair — downtown Sunday
Enjoy some retail therapy while shopping from local artists and vendors.
This Sunday, a downtown gallery is inviting the public to joing them for their “Wellness Fair” shopping event (a.k.a. “day of joyful goodness”) with local artists and vendors. Read the full article → from Wellness Fair — downtown Sunday
Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12
Organizers are asking 6th-12th graders to Save the Date. And area organizations are invited to recruit volunteers at the fair.
The Towns of Northborough and Southborough are organizing a volunteer fair for next month. It’s a chance for tweens/teens in grades 6-12 to learn about volunteer opportunities.
It’s also a chance for area non-profits, community groups and other organizations to promote their volunteer opportunities. Read the full article → from Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12
2026 Marathon: Grace Bellefeuille for Journey Forward, again
With help from the non-profit, the formerly paralyzed resident is running in her 3rd Boston Marathon.
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Grace Bellefeuille for Journey Forward, again
Art on the Trails “Call for Art” deadline is April 15
Art on the Trails organizers are asking artists to propose art to install at Beals Preserve for the 10th annual summerlong exhibition. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails “Call for Art” deadline is April 15
NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”
Students, families, and community are invited to take part in special events and challenges April 13-17, to improve their overall wellness.
Every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community.
There are special events and challenges. Plus, the Wellness Week promotions includes a prize drawing to incentivize participation. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”
More details on this Sunday’s “Kickin’ it for Kasey”
A community festival with family friendly games and activities will raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research in honor of the late child of an ARHS alum.
Algonquin’s Student Council shared more details about the upcoming community festival to raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research.
While the cause is a solemn one, the event is organized as a fun celebration for families with children (and teens) to enjoy. Read the full article → from More details on this Sunday’s “Kickin’ it for Kasey”
2026 Marathon: Nick Haugen for Dana-Farber
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.]
A Southborough resident is using the 2026 Boston Marathon to raise funds for Dana Farber in his father’s memory. Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Nick Haugen for Dana-Farber
Cutler Jazz Festival — April 12th
St. Mark's School invites the public to its annual festival featuring a special guest musician
This Sunday, St. Mark’s School is holding its annual jazz festival. Read the full article → from Cutler Jazz Festival — April 12th
The week in ARHS sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Annual Town Meeting Article 29: Expanding by-right ADU use (Updated)
Raising the size and proportion caps on Accessory Dwelling Units property owners can add to or alongside their homes
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)
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
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!
The week in government
Southborough Elementary School Building Committee's first meeting; Select Board on FY25 Audit; Southborough School Committee; Annual Town Meeting; 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
Community invited to engage in discussions about Fayville Park (Updated)
Learn about proposed improvements (including a Dog Park and Splash Pad in place of the T-ball diamond) and share feedback. Virtual Meetings will be held April 14th & May 20th.
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)