What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee
On Tuesday night, the Select Board cast votes allowing a long time Southborough conservationist to resume her work as a member of the Stewardship Committee. Read the full article → from Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee
The Nature of Southborough: Battling Invasives
The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's contributed series.
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from The Nature of Southborough: Battling Invasives
Details on Summer Nights 2026
Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival is scheduled for the Saturday before schools resumes. Here’s what Rec has in store for the community this year. Read the full article → from Details on Summer Nights 2026
Job listings
Apply by August 21st for Interim Town Clerk or temporary DPW Business Admin
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Select Board members will be listening tonight
Two members will hold informal office hours at tonight's outdoor concert.
Select Board members are hitting the road to hold office hours in the community instead of the Town House. Think of it as them launching a listening tour. The first announced stop is tonight’s outdoor summer concert. Read the full article → from Select Board members will be listening tonight
Kindergarten Party – August 20th
The Class of 2039 is about to begin its big K-12 journey. To kick it off, the Southborough Library is holding its annual Kindergarten Party. Read the full article → from Kindergarten Party – August 20th
Participate in a public art project — Deadline this Sunday
The public is encouraged to submit drawings of flowers to be incorporated into a future mural on a traffic control box
Southborough Recreation has put a call out for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Read the full article → from Participate in a public art project — Deadline this Sunday
Obituary: Savitri Ika, 87
Savitri Ika was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart and strength of the Ika family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Savitri Ika, 87
Teen volunteers needed for Summer Nights
13-17 year olds can earn volunteer hours during the big end-of-summer festival
Southborough Recreation is seeking teens ages 13-17 who are willing to lend a hand at the upcoming festival. Read the full article → from Teen volunteers needed for Summer Nights
Update on Neary School building project study
Last week, the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) met to hear a presentation from the consultants on potential renovations to Neary School. Read the full article → from Update on Neary School building project study
Update on Grafted Roots CSA & Shop at Chestnut Hill Farm
CSA signup has reopened. An online farmstand is open. And farmers are still hiring for help.
Earlier This summer, I shared news about a new CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) launched at Southborough’s Chestnut Hill Farm.
I checked in on the fledgling “Grafted Roots” enterprise run by local growers who are leasing the farm’s fields. They had updates to share on the CSA and shopping options. Read the full article → from Update on Grafted Roots CSA & Shop at Chestnut Hill Farm
Sign up for early and/or mid Fall Pickleball
Registration is open for outdoor pickleball lessons and coached play that kick off August 31st, and the following session starting in October.
Recreation is promoting the next season of outdoor pickleball for adults. Read the full article → from Sign up for early and/or mid Fall Pickleball
Reminder: Summer Concert with Free Ice Cream this Wednesday
Southborough Recreation was able to rebook Carolyn Rae & the Rumors to perform this week. Here are the confirmed details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Summer Concert with Free Ice Cream this Wednesday