Special Town Meeting is coming up in 1½ weeks. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from October 27th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated-Again)
Understanding ADHD Seminar — Tuesday
A presentation at the library offered by SYFS is aimed at helping families, educators, and community members better understand Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Southborough Youth & Family Services is holding a free presentation next week for the community. The “Understanding ADHD” seminar is timed to take place during ADHD Awareness Month. Read the full article → from Understanding ADHD Seminar — Tuesday
Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
Drop into a free party with story time, costume parade, kids concert and other Halloween themed fun.
The Library and Fay invite little ones to enjoy Halloween fun this month. Read the full article → from Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
Kids & Teens can sign up to be paired as “Reading Buddies”
The library is seeking more teen volunteers and encouraging more kids to sign up for its renewed program this fall.
The Southborough Library is bringing back a literacy program introduced last spring spring for beginner readers ages 5 years and older. The program partner kids with teen “Buddies” for six weeks, to encourage early readers. Read the full article → from Kids & Teens can sign up to be paired as “Reading Buddies”
Obituary: Susan Anderson Sessions, 84
Susan A. Sessions, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Susan Anderson Sessions, 84
D&D back at the Library this fall (Updated)
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D back at the Library this fall (Updated)
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
Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
Rotary is promoting a fest with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. Read the full article → from Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
The week in government
Regional School Committee on Graduation Requirements; ZBA on 355 Turnpike Rd multi-uses and 250 Turnpike Rd 40b; 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
Events this week (Updated – Again)
Book Sale, Tween & teen library events (Tie-dye & bookmarks), Nature Story Time, Sachem's Haunted Coffeehouse, Live Music, Art Reception, Oktoberfest, 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 (Updated – Again)
Heritage Day Cancelled (Book Sale is still on)
Southborough Recreation officially cancelled Heritage Day. But there is one, indoor, activity that will still take place.
The Southborough’ Library’s Sale will still go on, inside the library from 10:00 – 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Cancelled (Book Sale is still on)
Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
Given the dismal forecast for Monday, some of the festivities planned for the holiday weekend are rained out. One is going on rain or shine, and a couple others will be announced on Sunday morning depending on how the forecast is trending. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
Town receives over $110K in grants for public safety
The SPD received three state grants totaling $85K (including one for dispatch personnel) and the SFD was awarded $28K by FEMA
Both the Southborough Police Department and the Fire Department recently got word that grants they applied for have been approved. Read the full article → from Town receives over $110K in grants for public safety
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