What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
On the market this week in Southborough
Planning’s Costco Hearing to open Sept 28th (Updated)
A year after announcing their intent to bring a Costco to town, developers and the wholesaler have filed the papers for critical hearings in front of the Planning Board.
The hearing will open a week from Monday. Read the full article → from Planning’s Costco Hearing to open Sept 28th (Updated)
Rally Sunday with fun for the kids — Sunday morning
Pilgrim Church publicly invites families with kids to join the Kids' Church kickoff with a Petting Zoo, sundaes and more
Pilgrim Church is again hosting a petting zoo as part of their season opener for Kids’ Church. Read the full article → from Rally Sunday with fun for the kids — Sunday morning
Amazon holding public forum on plans to make drone deliveries in our area
Next Wednesday, the online shopping giant will hold a community forum in Westborough on drone deliveries that may landing soon on a lawn near you.
Amazon Prime Air is promoting a nearby forum on their plans to deliver by drones out of Westborough. A recently presented map shows most of Southborough as in the zone that could soon receive flown deliveries. Read the full article → from Amazon holding public forum on plans to make drone deliveries in our area
Mushroom Walk and Talk — October 31
The Southborough Open Land Foundation Next invites the public to learn about fungi during a 2 hour guided “Mushroom Walk and Talk” next month, “Back by popular demand”. Read the full article → from Mushroom Walk and Talk — October 31
Superintendent denies public allegations by parents
A Southborough couple's attorney claimed that Algonquin staff secretly transitioned their child's gender identity and reported parents to DCF because of their religious beliefs.
In recent days, national media have picked up on claims publicly made by a Southborough couple against the state and Algonquin Regional High School. Last night, the district superintendent issued a statement rebutting some of the allegations.
The school can’t speak on specifics related to the case involving a former student (who is a minor). But it does refer to legal requirements to report abuse. And other reporting reveals that the student reported alleged physical abuse to a staff member. Read the full article → from Superintendent denies public allegations by parents
Northborough’s Applefest 2026
The multi-day festival features activities linked to Southborough through shared schools and sports
Northborough’s annual four day Applefest opens next week. The Town is promoting a slew of activities starting a week from today, though most are on the weekend of the 21st-22nd. Read the full article → from Northborough’s Applefest 2026
Heritage Day 2026: Sign Up to Exhibit
Registration is open for booths on the field and groups to march in the Town's biggest annual parade
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2026: Sign Up to Exhibit
Mass DCR holding more nature education programs for 6-10 yr olds
Sign kids up for monthly interactive programs this fall.
The Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation is teaming up again with the Southborough Library to teach school aged kids about the importance of conservation for protecting the community’s water supply Read the full article → from Mass DCR holding more nature education programs for 6-10 yr olds
Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more (Updated)
Join a Town committee to support the arts and recreation, protect wetlands, "give back" to the community, and/or hone skills to further your career.
The Town is advertising its need for___. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with vacancies. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more (Updated)
The week in ARHS sports
Volleyball and Football start out strong.
Results from last week’s competitions, media highlights, and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board, Select Board, Combined & Regional School Committees, ZBA, Conservation, 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 (Updated)
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Ann Moore Harris, 89
Patricia “Pat” Ann Moore Harris, 89, of Pittsboro, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Ann Moore Harris, 89
Events this week (Updated)
Back to School Picnics, Art Reception, Live Music, Playground Playdate, Closing Ceremony for Art on the Trails, Story Times, Adult Game Night, Craft Swap, Intro to Robotics, 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)