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)
SYFS issues new newsletter
The agency spotlights September programs for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month, plus what's coming in October, and more.
Southborough Youth & Family Services has launched a new bi-monthly newsletter. Some readers will recall that the agency issued newsletters in the past, but it has been a few years. Read the full article → from SYFS issues new newsletter
Breakneck Hill Conservation Land (and Farm Dump cleanup) Updates (Updated)
The Town’s Conservation Agent asked me to share news from the commission about the updated status of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land and cleanup of the old Farm Dump. While I’m at it, I’ll also share questions recently raised by an abutter about another section of the property. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Conservation Land (and Farm Dump cleanup) Updates (Updated)
Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
The Tricentennial Committee invites, "Get the Inside SCOOP on Southborough’s 300th" anniversary
Drop in to a free event and learn, “What’s the Scoop on Southborough’s Tricentennial?” Read the full article → from Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
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
Fall Town Meeting: Neary Roof may (or may not) be on the Warrant
Last month, the Southborough School Committee submitted an Article for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting in October. It requests borrowing over $4MM to replace Neary School’s roof.
This week, Select Board members raised the possibility of not including the Article on the Warrant. But in their discussion, they got a key fact wrong. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting: Neary Roof may (or may not) be on the Warrant
Woodward Family Picnic — Friday
Families of students can enjoy dinner, raffles, and fun on the playground
Woodward SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is holding a picnic for students and their families this Friday night. Families can bring their own dinner, or they can buy it from the pizza & pastries from food trucks. Read the full article → from Woodward Family Picnic — Friday
Heritage Day 2025: 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 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit
Obituary: Patricia “Penny” DeCollibus, 78
In the early morning hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, Patricia E. DeCollibus passed away peacefully following an acute medical episode. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia “Penny” DeCollibus, 78
SOLF Fundraiser featuring good to go at Beals Preserve
Mark your calendars to support the open space preservation charity on September 13th.
A week from Saturday, the public can enjoy “an evening of drinks, food, and fun” at Beals Preserve. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Southborough Open Land Foundation.
Attendance is capped to 50 people, so RSVP soon! Read the full article → from SOLF Fundraiser featuring good to go at Beals Preserve
Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this Friday
A Southborough gallery is opening an exhibit focused on nature and “native” beauty. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this Friday
Learn about Cub Scouts this Sunday
Pack 1, which will include all Southborough Cub Scouts, invites kids to learn more and join them.
In my post listing events in town this week, I forgot to include the Cub Scouts’ Info Session! Read the full article → from Learn about Cub Scouts this Sunday
Affordable Housing Trust seeking to develop Atwood parcel (Updated-Again)
The Trust made an offer to to reduce the Town's contamination cleanup costs of the old Water Tower site in exchange for ownership to develop a project. The offer may be added to the Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
At last night’s Select Board Meeting, the board heard the broad outlines of an offer made by the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust to purchase a Town-owned parcel on Atwood Street. The Trust is seeking to enter an agreement to acquire the property after the Town has successfully cleaned up lead discovered on the site. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Trust seeking to develop Atwood parcel (Updated-Again)
West Nile Virus risk is still “Moderate” in town, but there are high risk communities to the north/east
This week, a woman from Middlesex County tested positive for West Nivel Virus. Earlier this summer, the Southborough Health Department issued a warning about mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus in Southborough. Southborough’s “Moderate Risk” status hasn’t changed since I shared the news, but there have been changes in the region. Since many athletes in youth or high school sports travel to away games, I’m providing readers with an update. Read the full article → from West Nile Virus risk is still “Moderate” in town, but there are high risk communities to the north/east