Construction work is taking place this week for flashing beacons to be installed (or replaced) at crosswalks around town this spring. Read the full article → from Construction at 4 crosswalks starting today
The week in government
Planning hearing on zoning for Data Centers special permits; Select Board & School Committee voting to appoint members to new Elementary School Building Committee
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
Events this week
Nurture & Network, Chamber Music, ARHS' Egg Hunt, T-Ball, Interboro Community Band, Seed & Art Mosaics, Sustainable Gardening, Easter Sunrise Service and more
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
“Day of fun” for a good cause — April 12th
ARHS StuCo is putting on the "Kickin' it for Kasey" festival in honor of the late child of an ARHS alum.
Algonquin’s Student Council is inviting the community to a fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer research.
Organizers promote the event as “an afternoon of fun games”. Read the full article → from “Day of fun” for a good cause — April 12th
CA: Finn rallied around educator facing ultra-rare form of cancer
The Community Advocate covered the story of a woman who was working in Finn School’s PreK while struggling with “an ultra-rare cancer”. This month, she visited the school to show her appreciation for how school staff rallied to support her. Read the full article → from CA: Finn rallied around educator facing ultra-rare form of cancer
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
“Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening
Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission & Theracopia are holding an open house to encourage volunteering. Drop-in for some self-care!
Whether you’re looking for a way to “Give Back”, an opportunity to “Connect”, or weary/achy/stressed and in desperate need to “Recharge” — make plans to drop-in to an open house tomorrow evening (Friday, March 27th).
Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are seeking volunteers. Theracopia Therapeutic Wellness Center is partnering to help by providing free wellness incentives for the public to attend and learn more. Read the full article → from “Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening
Former Southborough CFO charged with embezzlement
A Southborough development firm's CEO is accusing a former employee of embezzling over $1.3M.
The Worcester Telegram is reporting that a Southborough based developer is pursuing criminal and civil charges against its former CFO for alleged embezzlement. Read the full article → from Former Southborough CFO charged with embezzlement
Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop a week from Saturday. This time the focus is on “how to garden sustainably”.
The program is appropriate for teens and adults. Read the full article → from Sustainable Gardening — April 4th
SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Friday to Sunday: Bring out your bags of old clothes and textiles to Woodward to benefit all Southborough Schools. And now through Monday, shop for Southborough branded items.
Southborough Organization for Schools (SOS) asked me to share news about two fundraisers. One of them is taking place over the weekend. The other is running now through Monday. Read the full article → from SOS Textile Drive & Merch Store
Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
This month agency is spotlighting Unplugging and the Mental Health of Women & Girls.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
3+ yr olds can sign up to be paired with teens as “Reading Buddies”
The Southborough Library is promoting the next session of a series for “readers in training”. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage reading. The program is now available for kids as young as 3 years old. Read the full article → from 3+ yr olds can sign up to be paired with teens as “Reading Buddies”
Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
There will be a Select Board race. Plus, there will be an unopposed changing of the guard for a few positions.
Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93
Dorothy Noll “Dot” Hostage passed away peacefully at her home in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” (Noll) Hostage, 93