Algonquin’s three undefeated teams extended their hot streaks. And Boys Basketball improved its record last week.
Here are my highlights from ARHS varsity sports competitions last week and the schedule for this week. Read the full article → from The week in sports
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Proposal for addressing Neary School issues
Carol J. (Charbonnier) Lamson passed peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2016. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol J. (Charbonnier) Lamson, 83 (Updated)
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
Mary C. “Connie” Shay, 87, longtime resident of Framingham, Southborough and Hyannis Port, died at home surrounded by her family and her pets after a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary “Connie” C. Shay, 87
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
On this Tuesday’s Select Board agenda, the board will discuss a request from MassDEP (Dept of Environmental Protection) for “additional sampling/risk assessment for Parkerville Road landfill”.
The letter was in response to above standard results for some hazardous contaminants in samples from the groundwater testing wells.
While the Town’s contractor continued to reassure that he wasn’t concerned about an impact to Neary School (which is downhill from the landfill), he did plan to follow up on potential risk for residents with nearby drinking water wells. Read the full article → from MassDEP raises concerns about wells near Parkerville Landfill
As part of the big overhaul project for the 495 & MassPike Interchange, MassDOT plans to temporarily close a road near Southborough’s southwest border that may impact travel routes for some residents. Read the full article → from Announced evening & overnight closures of section of Flanders Rd next week
Paul R. Rodier, 90, of Southborough, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul R. Rodier, 90
The Southborough Library has another virtual cooking lesson scheduled this month. Plus, they posted the books that will serve as the recipe source for the monthly meetings of the Cook Book Club over the next several months.
Here are more details on what the library is dishing up. Read the full article → from Explore more cooking with the Library
Residents can burn brush (within limits and with permits) on approved days, January 15 through May 1st. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available through May 1st
In December, the Regional and Southborough School Committees voted to adopt the school calendar for 2026-27. The majority of members voted to schedule Professional Development Days on three religious holidays.
The Northborough School Committee failed to adopt a calendar due to a split tie vote among the four attending members. The Committee was scheduled to vote again at their January meeting. According to the Community Advocate, that effort was put on hold after the district received complaints from the Algonquin Regional Teachers Association.
I’m sharing information from the CA’s story, with a detailed look back at the discussion and votes in November. Read the full article → from Next year’s school calendar still uncertain (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Mass Dept of Conservation & Recreation has scheduled more monthly “Nature Story Times” for young kids. And they plan to hold two special programs for elementary school aged children. Read the full article → from More DCR Nature Programs for Tots to 10 yr olds at the Library