Eulalie Louise Allen, known to most as “Lee,” age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Plaistow, NH, at the home of her daughter. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eulalie Louise Allen, 94
Obituary: Eulalie Louise Allen, 94
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
Common Street Concerts returns with “fan favorite” May 2nd
The Boston a capella group, Five O'Clock Shadow, is returning to Pilgrim Church's stage.
Last year, I shared news that Pilgrim Church was relaunching it’s old concert series. This spring, it’s bringing back the acts from that concert — the Boston vocalists Five O’Clock Shadow (FOCS) with special guests Voices ReChoired.. Read the full article → from Common Street Concerts returns with “fan favorite” May 2nd
Families invited to “Touch” trucks on May 3rd
Southborough Recreation is promoting the return of an event that should make a lot of young residents very happy. Read the full article → from Families invited to “Touch” trucks on May 3rd
Obituary: Jack Edward Diamond, 92
Jack Edward Diamond, 92, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2026 after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jack Edward Diamond, 92
Congrats to Southborough’s Boston Marathon runners
I’m wrapping up coverage of the Southborough community’s participation in the 2026 Boston Marathon. Read the full article → from Congrats to Southborough’s Boston Marathon runners
Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)
Attend the Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board. (Plus, other election details and reminders.)
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)
The week in ARHS sports
[The weekly highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports.]
It’s still early in the spring season. But I couldn’t help notice a clear trend in Algonquin sports. So far, most of ARHS Girls varsity teams have been at least slightly outperforming the Boys team counterparts. (And, sometimes, significantly.) Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
Letter: A Shout Out to Southborough’s Financial Groups
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: A Shout Out to Southborough’s Financial Groups
Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday
The Rotary Club of Southborough offers two scholarship opportunities to residents
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due this weekend. Read the full article → from Rotary extends deadlines for scholarships — Apply by Sunday
The week in government
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
Obituary: Fengzhen Gao, 86
Fengzhen Gao, 86, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Southborough, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Fengzhen Gao, 86
Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
A reminder this Marathon Monday, that 18 Southborough residents are running in today’s big race. You can find a link to my post with highlights here.
While I’m sharing that, I also want to spotlight another town connection to the race. Over the weekend, the Community Advocate published a writeup of a Southborough volunteer who has become a “Marathon Mainstay”. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection
Events this week
Trottier's Restaurant Fundraiser, Lego Robotics, Senior Conference, Magic Show, Earth Day Cleanup, 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