Richard Scott Williams, 79, of Ashford, Connecticut, husband of Gloria (Gravel) Williams, passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in his home after a long period of declining health. He was the son of the late Ernest “Bud” and Arlene Williams.

Born on April 14, 1947 in Blue Hill, Maine, Richard moved from Maine to Southborough, Massachusetts, where he graduated high school. Richard valued education, attaining his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Richard worked for several companies in Ohio and Virginia before settling down in Connecticut, where he worked for United Technologies Corporation in several divisions, including one involved with the booster rockets for the Space Shuttle. After UTC, Richard worked for Hartford Steam Boiler until his retirement in 2007.

Richard loved working with his hands, whether it was in his woodworking shop, on one of the many older sportscars in his garage, or in the yard gardening. Richard also had a life-long love of music, singing and playing the piano for himself and anyone who would listen. Later in life Richard and Gloria became parishioners of Eastford Baptist Church, finding comfort and community with the church. Richard also enjoyed being active in local politics, serving on several Ashford boards, commissions and other affiliated organizations.

Besides his wife Gloria, Richard is survived by his son Christian and wife Nahla; his son Andrew and wife Kiersten; his daughter Amanda and husband Michael; his step-daughter Christine Holyst and husband Ralph; his step-son Curtis Berry and wife Tammy; his step-daughter Jennifer D’Eugenio and husband Jason; eleven grandchildren and step-grandchildren; his sister Susan Wright and husband Ted, and their children Bethany and David; and numerous cousins, second-cousins, aunts and uncles. Richard was preceded in death by his late wife Marilyn (Bartlett) Williams.

A Christian Memorial Service will be held on September 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Eastford Baptist Church, at 133 Union Rd, Eastford, CT. A luncheon will follow immediately thereafter.

Memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to the Eastford Baptist Church at 133 Union Rd, Eastford, CT 06242. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.adamscremationct.com

(Photo and Obituary via Adams Cremation)

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Jeannine B. Belli, 93, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, while a resident of Blaire House nursing home. She was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on May 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Hector and Marie Anne Leduc.

Jeannine worked as a nurse’s aide at Woonsocket Hospital in her early years, later working at Natick Laboratories in guest preparations and in customer service at Jiffy Lube. She was also a dedicated conservationist and community volunteer. In the late 1990s, she led the cleanup of the Southborough Reservoir and participated in many other local cleanup projects.

Jeannine married Roland Mercier in 1953, and they raised their five children in Holliston. In 1982, she married Richard Belli and made her home in Southborough.

She enjoyed knitting, creating puzzles for family and friends, and spending time with those she loved. Her faith, kindness, and wonderful sense of humor touched the lives of many.

Jeannine was predeceased by her husband, Richard Belli; brothers, Frederick, Hector and Paul Leduc; sisters Claire St. Pierre and Laura Plante; and stepdaughter Alisa Belli.

She is survived by her children, David Mercier, Diane Simpson, Jocelyn Mercier, Eric Mercier, and Robert Mercier; stepdaughter Amanda Loftus; numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and dear friends.

Jeannine will be lovingly remembered for her caring heart, devotion to her family, commitment to her community, strong faith, and quick wit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Jeannine’s life by gathering for a time of visitation in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 5 E. Main St. Milford on Saturday morning, September 5th from 9-10:30AM. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11AM. Interment will be private

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeannine’s name to the animal shelter of your choice.

(Photo and Obituary via McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home and Cremation Services)

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Marie Kramer Dooling, of Southborough and South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched throughout her years.

Marie was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Vincent and Marguerite (Scanlon) Kramer. She grew up in Western Massachusetts alongside her beloved sisters Deborah (Marsh) and Rosemary (Renn).

Marie was the beloved wife of 61 years to Brian M. Dooling of Framingham. She was a devoted mother to Kate Dooling Milano and her husband William Milano of Salem, Hon. Timothy V. Dooling and his wife Mary Gallagher of Natick and Curtis B. Dooling II and his wife Maura Pelham of Melrose, and a proud grandmother to Grace and Vincent Milano and Nora and Luke Dooling.

Marie graduated from Framingham State University with a degree in Elementary Education and then became a teacher in the Framingham Public Schools, first at Saxonville and then Stapleton Elementary Schools. Marie had a distinguished career as a teacher before pausing her professional life to focus on raising her three children. She was a devoted mother who never missed a sporting event, school concert or prom photo shoot. Marie later worked for many years as an office manager at Brossi Brothers Properties of Framingham.

Marie was happiest surrounded by her loving family on Cape Cod, going to Fenway Park with Brian to root for the Red Sox, and staying active with her countless friends. She loved her weekly bowling league, book club, FSU alumni porch parties and being around friends and family. The consummate social butterfly, Marie loved being around others, whether it was hosting family reunions on Cape Cod, hosting dinner parties, volunteering for Meals on Wheels or just walking with a friend. Marie’s wit, charm and gift of gab were contagious. When Marie was not out and about she was busy sending birthday cards, friendly letters or newspaper clippings.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Marie’s life by gathering for visiting hours at the McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln Street, Framingham on Thursday, September 17 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Marie’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew Parish, 105 Southville Road, Southborough on Friday, September 18 at 10am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie’s name to the Natick Service Council, 2 Webster Street, Natick, MA 01760 or https://natickservicecouncil.org.

(Photo and Obituary via McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home and Cremation Services)

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Above: The SFA is again using apparel to raise funds for the Ellie Fund this fall. (image of cropped flyer)

The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re encouraging early orders to get them before October, then wear them during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.)

Last year, the SFA sold t-shirts and hoodies that incorporated the SFD logo and the famous pink ribbon. This year, they’re selling just the Tees with a new, tie-dyed design.

All proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Ellie Fund. That non-profit’s website promotes “Supporting Patients. Providing Hope”:

Our Mission

To provide essential support services for breast cancer patients to ease the stresses of everyday life, allowing the focus to be on family, recovery and healing.

By providing support services such as transportation assistance, grocery gift cards, meal delivery, childcare reimbursement, housekeeping, and integrative therapies, Ellie Fund helps address the financial and emotional impacts of breast cancer. Our impact extends beyond direct services through our patient advocacy, outreach, support groups, and education efforts.

Our unique model promotes treatment access and improves the likelihood of positive outcomes, while advancing health equity for marginalized patients – an essential foundation for their success and empowerment.

SFA’s T-shirts cost $35 and come in sizes adult S–XXL.

Orders must be placed through email and payments made via Venmo to @SouthboroughFFA. Email SouthboroughFFA@gmail.com with your name, item type (shirt or hoodie), size, and quantity. 

Purchasers will be notified by email when the orders are ready for pickup from the Public Safety Complex (32 Cordaville Rd).

The SFA also hopes that the public will help raise awareness about their awareness fundraiser by liking and sharing their Facebook post.

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The Massachusetts State Primary takes place today — Tuesday, September 1st.

This is just a quick reminder with a link to yesterday’s post with more of the relevant details.

Regular in-person voting hours is 6:30 am – 8:00 pm in the gym at Trottier Middle School (49 Parkerville Road). But, as I warned yesterday, you should probably try to avoid the drop-off and pickup times for Trottier and Neary families navigating the first day of school.

You can read more details about that, the ballot options, who’s on the ballots, and more here.

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Above: NACC is just one of the area singing groups inviting Southborough residents to join them very soon. (Photo cropped from NACC on Facebook and logos from chorus websites and social media)

It’s still technically summer, but many of the area community choruses  and singing groups are already getting ready to rehearse for their December holiday shows. So, once again its time to share choices for Southborough adults who want to belt out some tunes (outside of the shower).

And one group is inviting potential members to audition starting tonight.

There is only one current in-town option I’m aware of — The Messiah Community Chorus. But that group only holds one concert per year and doesn’t get going until much later in the fall. So I’m also sharing details on the area choral groups in neighboring towns that welcome adult members from the Southborough community.

Most are kicking off rehearsals in September.

As I mentioned, one begins tonight. That’s Assabet Valley Mastersingers. (Sorry, I didn’t share that news sooner. But, don’t worry, there are still more opportunities later this month.) Scroll down for details on that one.

First, I’m starting by covering the groups that anyone is welcome to join. . . 

No Auditions Required

There are several local options for Southborough residents who would like to join a community chorus. These nearby groups promote themselves to singers of all levels.

The Northborough Area Community Chorus

Their website shares that NACC “was formed in the spring of 1972 and has grown from a few hearty people of Adult Education Classes at Algonquin Regional High School, who enjoyed singing, to a spirited blend of 60 SATB voices.” The group invites singers ages 16+ to register to join them.

NACC begins its weekly rehearsals for the season on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm). They’ll be preparing for the Holiday Concert on December 6th. In past years, they communicated that the rehearsals at the start of each season (September and January) are “‘open’ until all seats are filled.”

The rehearsals are held in the chorus room of Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St.

The chorus, under the direction of David Rose, represents 16 local communities.  It is supported in part with grants from the Mass Cultural Councils of Northborough, Westborough, Shrewsbury, and Berlin. (In prior years it also received support from Southborough and Marlborough.)

For more information, visit www.nacc.net

Westborough Community Chorus

Another nearby community singing group for the MetroWest region with Christmas and Spring concerts. 

My family enjoyed going to WCC’s concerts for years. (Full disclosure, that’s because my father used to be a member. He always says that it’s a wonderful way to have fun with people who share a love for singing.)

Rehearsals for this year’s holiday show (December 5th & 6th) run starting in September on Monday evenings 7:30 pm. They take place at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. (Their website doesn’t list the first date. New members are encouraged to email president@westborocommunitychorus.com to learn more.)

The group promotes on Facebook that they are especially seeking “tenors and baritones/basses”, but all interested singers are welcome.

You can find more information at westborocommunitychorus.com.

Treblemakers Chorus

The Treblemakers, organized through the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, performs its holiday concert on a Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. 

Singers of all levels are invited to join this adult choral ensemble for residents of Hopkinton and surrounding MetroWest towns ages 18+. The group promotes:

We are dedicated to sharing the joy we find in music with each other and with everyone in our communities. We strive for mutual respect, friendship, and fun, and to present quality performances wherever possible.

Rehearsals for their December concert are Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm starting sometime in September. Those take place at HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe St.

To learn about joining them, interested singers are asked to fill in a contact form on the website here. 

Treblemakers’ concerts also features performances by a special a capella offshoot of the chorus — HCA Harmony. Scroll down for info on that by-audition group.

Shir Joy Chorus of Massachusetts 

SJCM is an about 20 member chorus dedicated to performing Jewish music:

If you are interested in learning and performing music from the rich and varied Judaic cultures of Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, we’re interested in you. SJCM envisions a musical organization dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of the breadth and beauty of Jewish culture through performances and related activities.

Rehearsals are held at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main St, Westborough.

Their season runs later into the summer than most and doesn’t kickoff its fall rehearsals until early October. You can learn more about the chorus here and inquire about joining them by emailing ShirJoyMA@gmail.com.

Their season runs later into the summer than most and doesn’t kickoff its fall rehearsals until early October. You can learn more about the chorus here and inquire about joining them by emailing ShirJoyMA@gmail.com.

The Messiah Community Chorus

Each October/November, a group of singers prepares for the annual tradition of performing selections from Handel’s Messiah at concert in December at Pilgrim Church. Stay tuned for this year’s details which are announced much later in the fall. (In the meantime, you can read last year’s announcement here to get a feel.)

Audition Required to Join

The following nearby choral groups are more selective about who they accept as members.

Assabet Valley Mastersingers

AVM is a regional chorus representing over twenty towns in the Metro-West region. They invite:

Are you looking for a choral experience in a community of welcoming, inclusive, respectful, collegial, and talented vocalists? Do you value high artistic standards? Welcome to AVM! . . .

While vocal training is not essential, basic musicianship, a good musical ear, and a dedication and love for the choral classics are a must for AVM vocalists.

Tonight, they’ll start preparing for the first concert in their season of four concerts planned for November through May (plus an additional concert by the “Chambersingers”, their small ensemble subset of the chorus.).

They will be rehearsing the two pieces for the November Concert — “The Light Shines” – Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen and “Gloria” by Frances Poulenc.

Interested singers are invited to attend any of their first three rehearsals, which are “open rehearsals”. Th rehearsals are usually on Mondays 7:30 – 9:49 pm at at First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church Road. (Next week, it will fall on a Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday.) Details on what is entailed in auditioning, can be found here.

For more information on AVM, visit www.avmsingers.org.

Heritage Chorale

The group asked me to share news of upcoming open rehearsals and auditions for their 90th season. The chorus gathers in Framingham at Scott Hall, 24 Vernon St.

Anyone can sing with the Heritage Chorale: Tuesdays, September 2nd and/or 9th, from 7:15–9:45 pm to “experience the energy, talent, and dedication of Chorale singers, Heritage Chorale singers”, and their “inspired” music director, and “expert” accompanist. If you enjoy the experience, after the rehearsal, you can can audition to join them.

Their season typically includes a Fall and spring concert, plus a “winter Pops”. For more details, click here.

HCA Harmony

This a capella ensemble is pitched for “singers who would like to refine their musical talents in a vocal ensemble.” They promote exploring music “from Madrigals to Barbershop Quartets to Bach chorales to DooWop to jazzy tight-harmony groups like Singers Unlimited and Pentatonix” An ability to read music is considered “important” and experience as part of a choir “helpful”.

The group will perform during the Treblemaker’s winter and spring concerts at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. To perform with this “ensemble class”, you’ll need to audition.

(The schedule isn’t posted for rehearsals. But last year it was on Thursday evenings, starting in late September.)

To learn about joining them, interested singers are asked to fill in a contact form on the website here. 

If you know of other singing groups you’d like to share, feel free to post a comment.

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[Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports.]

As far as NSBORO students are concerned, today is the last day of summer. And that means Algonquin sports are back.

ARHS’ student athletes have already been at work for a week to prepare for the fall season. (ARHS Athletics welcomed the Teams back over Instagram last Monday — Try Outs Day.)

But, except for one team, the programs are still just in their pre-season prep stage this week.

As always, ARHS Boys Golf will be the first varsity team to enter real competitions for the school year. Golfers will hit the home links after their first day of school tomorrow.

Several other ARHS teams are set to scrimmage with other schools this week as they prepare for their real season to kick off after Labor Day. (Soccer teams even started scrimmaging last Saturday.)

Here’s what’s on tap for this week¹:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• 3:30 pm – Boys Golf vs. Wachusett Regional High @ Juniper Hill Golf Course (home course)
• 6:00 pm – Boys Football vs. Shepherd Hill Regional High @ Algonquin (Scrimmage)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• 3:30 pm – Boys Golf vs. Shrewsbury @ Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
• 4:00 pm – Girls Volleyball vs. Milford High @ Algonquin (Scrimmage)
• 6:00 pm – Girls Soccer vs. Medway High @ Algonquin (Scrimmage)

Saturday, September 5, 2026

• 10:00 am – Boys Football vs. Hudson High @ Algonquin (Scrimmage)

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The Massachusetts State Primary takes place tomorrow — Tuesday, September 1st. I’m reminding about, and adding more info on, important details.

Voting & Party Registration

Tomorrow’s primary is for voters to choose who will run as a party nominee for state offices on the November general election ballot. This year, only Democrats and Republicans are holding primaries in Massachusetts.

If you are unenrolled in either of those parties you can choose which of those which primary ballots you want to vote on. (That includes anyone registered with a “third party” political designations — Libertarian, Socialist, Green, Rainbow, etc.)

If you are a member of one of the two big parties you can only vote on their ballot.

Voting In-Person

Regular in-person voting hours will be the standard 6:30 am – 8:00 pm in the gym at Trottier Middle School (49 Parkerville Road) on Tuesday, September 1st. But given the timing of the primary falling on the first day of Northborough-Southborough Public School, I’m warning readers to avoid heading to the poll during the morning drop-off hours for Trottier and Neary (which has shared driveways).

Traffic around and through the Trottier & Neary campus can get a bit snarled that first morning before bus drivers and families who drop-off/pick-up kids get into a groove for the school year. To avoid adding to chaos (and avoid being late if you’re commuting to work) I’d try to vote before or after the following windows:

• 7:20 – 7:50 am — Trottier’s buses are scheduled to begin dropping kids at the school around 7:20 am, and the school day kicks off with their first bell at 7:50 am.
• 8:25 am – 8:45 am — Neary School’s doors open at 8:25 am, and the first bell is at 8:45 am.

You may also want to avoid the pickup times at the end of their school days. That’s 2:12 pm at Trottier and 3:00 pm at Neary.

Voting By Mail

I just learned this morning something that anyone voting by mail should keep in mind. According to the New York Times, based on a change made in 2024, mail is no longer postmarked at the local post office where it enters the mail stream and doesn’t automatically get postmarked until it reaches a regional center.

According to the USPS website, the idea that postmarks show the day that mail was collected or dropped at a post office has always been a “myth”. However, the USPS website does state that you can get a postmark at retail locations for free upon request.

If you have a mail-in ballot and dropping it in a postbox is the only option you have for voting, it’s still worth doing — and the sooner the better. But, if you can get it postmarked at a post office near you, or (even better) drop it directly in the Town’s dedicated election drop box at the Town House (17 Common St) before 8:00 pm on the 1st, that’s the safer route. 

Contests on the ballot

Below are details on who is competing for Southborough’s votes in the primaries. (I inserted links to their campaign websites so you can research their positions.) Only Democratic and Republican parties have candidates officially running in our precincts.

The Democratic Ballot (click here for the ballot or here for my easier to read list)

Most of the candidates are incumbents running uncontested. (And it looks like six of them will also be uncontested in the general election, judging by the blanks on the Republican’s primary ballot.)

The big race that’s been making lots of headlines (and generating a slew of ads) is Congressman Moulton’s challenge to Senator Markey. But there is also a hotly contested regional race on Southborough’s primary ballot:

• U.S. Senator 
  • Edward Markey (Incumbent, Malden resident)
  • Seth Moulton (Salem resident)
  • view their debates: July 8th debate, August 3rd debate, and August 20th debate
• Governor’s Councillor – Third District The winner of this race will be uncontested in the general election. 
  • Mara Dolan (Concord resident)
  • Margie Palladino (Wellesley resident)
  • view their debate: August 6th debate (posted August 18th)

The Republican Ballot (click here for the ballot or here for my easier to read list)

Most of the Republicans are unchallenged in their bids to take on Democrats in the general election. But there is one contest, and it’s a key one:

• Governor
  • Michael Roger Minogue (Hamilton resident)
  • Brian Shortsleeve (Barnstable resident)
  • (No debate: Minogue refused to participate in one for the primary.)

For more info, check the Town’s website here.

And don’t forget to save-the-date for the November 3rd general election.

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Here are the posted open, public Southborough committee and board meetings for this week* along with my selected highlights from the agendas.

As always, be aware that changes to the meeting schedule (and agendas) are known to happen throughout the week. (Scroll down for details on any meetings that popped up after last Monday’s post.) For an updated list of meetings, visit the Town website.

These days, most (but not all) meetings, can be participated in, watched live, and replayed from home.)**

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• Golf Course Committee Meeting, 9:00 am @ Public Safety Building (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Course improvement planning including irrigation project; Audubon project
• Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm @ Town House Hearing Room and zoom (agenda with packet) Agenda Highlights: Alcohol License for Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest; Parking Improvements at Fayville Park; Cemetery Expansion Committee’s Action Plan; Options for waste disposal contract renewal; Health plan design changes; Retain foreclosed parcel as Town property; Review MTC’s Survey Results; Approve new & revised Financial policies; October 17th Special Town Meeting warrant; Extend Golf Club Management contract; Assign members to work on Atwood remediation project and successor agreement for Chief Puntini; Sinkhole at 11 Constitution Drive
  • Recreation Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm @ Select Board Meeting (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Discuss Fay Memorial Park (Fayville playground and park) [Note: This agenda is simply to allow the commission to call a meeting if a quorum of members attend or zoom in to participate in the Select Board’s agenda item on Parking Improvements at Fayville Park.]

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• Taxation Aid Committee Meeting, 4:15 pm @ Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Update on Trust Fund support; Discuss February 2027 applications.
• Wastewater Study Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm @ Public Safety Building and zoom (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Continuing discussions on AI results for possible plant/discharge sites, plans for October Special Town Meeting, Mass Development support opportunities, Rt 9/I-495 Gateway Initiative, options for financing, potential sites & users, timeline and worksteps

Looking Back:

Below are meetings from last week that were posted to the Town website after I initially ran the list last Monday morning (including ones that I added in later updates):

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust Meeting, 7:30 pm (agenda, video) Agenda Highlights: Questions/topics for annual survey; Massachusetts Housing Partnership Mini-Boost grant application update; 55+ Housing Bylaw Update; Discuss potential financing, housing strategies, and parcel acquisition

Thursday, August 27, 2026

• Municipal Technology Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm (agenda, look for video to be posted here) Agenda Highlights: Resident feedback on Town tech; Meeting room upgrade; DPW tech; Public Safety Drone Review; tech plans; Upcoming presentations to the select board on tech and survey results
• Trails Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm (agenda, video) Agenda Highlights: Peninsula Trail Phase next steps; Updates on Trail Shed tools and storage, trail maintenance, Choate Fund Grant, CPA grant, and Trail Awareness Day for Tricentennial 

*I don’t list meetings that are only closed Executive Sessions unless the agenda indicates the possibility of some action in an open public session at the opening or closing of the meeting.

**Details on watching meetings remotely:

• Town Committee/Board Meetings:
  • If in-person meetings don’t also advertise a zoom option, assume that it won’t be broadcast or captured on video.
  • To remotely participate in meetings that allow zoom, click here.
  • To live stream (or view later) remote or hybrid meetings (even those covered by Southborough Access Media) over the internet, use the Town’s YouTube Channel for Remote Meetings. (The meetings covered by SAM can also be streamed on their website here, and eventually on SAM’s YouTube Channel.)
  • Cable Access — Southborough Access Media broadcasts the regular evening meetings for the Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals that take place in the Town House Hearing Room. (Those meetings will still allow zoom participation.) View SAM’s live and replayed broadcasts via their Government cable access channel (Verizon-37 and Charter-194).

Updated (8/31/26 3:08 pm): I checked in with Recreation and got confirmation and clarification that the Commission is planning to hold a separate meeting. Their agenda is simply to allow members to participate in the Select Board’s discussion on Fayville Park if enough members zoom in to make a quorum. (To reflect that I moved it under the Select Board meeting.)

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Scroll to the bottom for info on additional activities this summer.*

(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)

Friday evening, August 28, 2026

• ARHS Freshman Orientation Dance (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: Welcome dance in Cafeteria for incoming freshmen.
• Live Music @ Lalo’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: The restaurant is promoting live music. (But no details are posted about the musician for this evening.)
• Live Music with Mojo Ride (8:00 – 11:00 pm pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Live music performed by the blues & classic rock band out of Worcester. For details, click here.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

• Safer Spaces Project – Youth Meeting (6:00 – 8:00 pm): Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Safer Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. This event is a themed a makeup night (not a music night as previously advertised). For details, see their related Instagram post.

Monday, August 31, 2026

• Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track, 49 Parkerville Rd: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
• Knitting Club & Quilting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly opportunity for senior crafters to work on their projects in a social setting, including knitting, sewing, cross stitching, needle point.
• Comic Button Making (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Ages 11+ are invited to drop-in during this weekly opportunity this summer. Make customized pin-on buttons using comic books and the library’s button maker. Registration is not required.
• Woodward School Open House (3:00 – 4:45 pm) @ Woodward School: Students and parents are invited to come meet the teachers and visit the school and their classrooms before the school year begins. (Parents should check for messages from the school for any additional details.)
• Finn School Open House (4:00 – 5:30 pm) @ Finn School: Students and parents are invited to come meet the teachers and visit the school and their classrooms before the school year begins. (Parents should check for messages from the school for any additional details.)

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• State Primary (6:30am – 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School: Voting for the political parties holding primaries for candidates who will appear on the November election ballot for regional and statewide offices. For details, see dedicated post.
• NSBORO Schools’ First Day: The first day of the school year for students of Northborough-Southborough Public Schools.
• AVRTHS Orientation @ Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School: Before the regular school year begins for Assabet, incoming freshmen only attend two days of orientation activities.
• Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group for seniors, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• ARHS Fall Sports Night (5:30 – 7:00pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: For parents (and students) of students registered to participate in Algonquin fall sports.
• Cook Book Club (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Cook up a recipe from a cookbook and bring it into the library for a shared meal with other cooks. For details, see related post.
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Trivia game night with prizes. For details, see dedicated post.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
• AVRTHS Orientation (Day 2) @ Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School: Before the regular school year begins for Assabet, incoming freshmen only attend two days of orientation activities.
• TrailBlazers meeting (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The group for active seniors holds a monthly meeting to plan upcoming activities. Any seniors interested in helping or learning more are welcome to join them. For more details, see related post.
• Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. New and prospective members are always welcome. (Held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
• Friends of the Library Meeting (7:30 – 8:45 pm) @ zoom: Monthly meeting of board members and volunteers to discuss funding library requests and planning for upcoming fundraisers. We’re always happy for members/prospective members to join us! If you are interested, email friendsofsouthboroughlib@gmail.com and ask for the link or learn more here.
• Live Blues Jam n’ Open Mic (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come play or sing with the house band and fellow musical talent, or just enjoy the show. For details, click here.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• AVRTHS First Day @ Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School: The first regular day of school for all Assabet students.
• Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program for seniors would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• TLT: Birdhouses (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: The library holds a monthly Teen Library Team volunteer program for kids in grades 6-12 to make projects for good causes. This month volunteers will make birdhouses, see dedicated post.
• Neary Curriculum Night (5:30 – 7:30pm) @ Neary School: Event for parents/guardians of Neary School students to hear from their teachers about what students will be studying this year. (Parents should check for messages from the school for any additional details.)
• Virtual Book Club (7:30 – 8:30 pm) @ zoom: The Southborough Library hosts this monthly online chat for book lovers. For details, click here.
• Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke at Owens every Thursday.

Friday, September 4, 2026

• Wizards (9:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: This senior social group, is a spinoff to the popular Dull Men’s Club and meets immediately prior. They’ll “generally discuss subjects relating to science and technology”. For details, see related post.
• Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
• Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
• Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group for seniors playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• American Mah Jongg Meetup (1:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor Stacks: Biweekly opportunity. Drop ins are welcome, but groups of 4 are generally necessary to play. For details, see related post.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

• Southborough Library open (10:00 am – 5:00 pm): After a summer hiatus, regular Saturday hours resume (September through June).
• Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Semi-monthly program for ages 18+ to drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. All levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.

Labor Day — Monday, September 7, 2026

• Town Closures: The public schools, Town Offices, the Southborough Library and Senior Center are closed for the federal holiday.

*Some other opportunities that aren’t special/weekly events (like Art on the Trails, Summer Reading program activities, or favorite-places/activities in our region) can be found under my posts on Summer Fun for Adults and What to Do with Kids this Summer. 

Updated (8/31/26 3:21 pm): I replaced the link to the post on the Tuesday primary to open a newer post with more details.

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