Above: It takes a lot of helping hands to put on the community’s popular Thanksgiving event (and Friends of Rec fundraiser). (images cropped from photos top by Friends of Southborough Rec and bottom by Chris Wraight and flyer)

Friends of Southborough Recreation is hoping a flock of volunteers will sign up to help make their feel good fundraiser — the Gobble Wobble — run smoothly.

Volunteers are needed for the day before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving morning. All volunteers get a free meal each shift¹, a Gobble Wobble shirt, and community service hours. (Plus, that good feeling that comes with helping out!)

For those not familiar, the Gobble Wobble combines a 5K timed race with a 2 mile family-friendly walk on Thanksgiving morning.

The annual event is offered to support “community health, togetherness, and spirit”. But is also the Friends of Rec’s big annual fundraiser. Proceeds help support community recreation (facilities, programs, etc.)

To volunteer for a shift helping out the day prior to the event or morning of, click here.

For those looking to sign up to walk/run in the 20th annual Thanksgiving event, click here to register or here to learn more.

Thank you to the sponsors of this year’s Gobble Wobble. (See image right.)

And reminder, the community’s fun run for kids isn’t on Thanksgiving. That event (the Turkey Trot, run separately by Southborough Kindergroup) will take place earlier this month, on Sunday, November 15th. Read more about that here.

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Nancy (Merloni) Little, 81, of Southborough, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by family after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Framingham on April 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (Datti) Merloni and the beloved wife of Harold Little for 61 years. Nancy worked for more than 50 years as an oral surgical assistant, retiring in 2014 from Metrowest Oral Surgical Associates. She was a devout parishioner of St. Matthew Parish in Southborough.

Nancy was predeceased by her brother, Louis Merloni, and her sister-in-law, Judy Little. In addition to her husband, Nancy is survived by her three sons: Timothy Little and his wife, Amy; Scott Little and his partner, Deborah Brady; and Brad Little and his wife, Kathryn. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jake and his fiancée, Kasey Ackerman; Brady and his wife, Ashley; Maggie, and Calvin; as well as great-granddaughter Charlotte and her sister, Natalie. Nancy is also survived by her brother, Jack Merloni, and his wife, Paula; her sister-in-law, Sandra Merloni; and her brother-in-law, Tom Little, and his wife, Ginny. She also leaves many beloved nieces and nephews, lifelong friends, and her two cats, Mike and Molly.

Nancy was a woman of deep faith, generosity, and warmth. She was happiest in her sweats, surrounded by loved ones, and was affectionately known as “Noni.” Nancy treasured any activity that brought the family together—boating, days at the beach, or cheering from the sidelines. Bermuda was her “Happy Place,” a destination she often visited on cruises with her husband, family, extended family, and anyone else she could persuade to join them. She also cherished family vacations on Cape Cod and trips to Florida, where she enjoyed the beaches and attending Red Sox Spring Training games. Nancy loved baking for her family, especially her brownies, fondly called “Beautiful Brownies.”

Anyone who attended a sporting event with Nancy knew how enthusiastically she cheered—not only for her favorite professional teams, but especially for her grandchildren. Nancy was typically “early to bed and early to rise”—unless there was a midnight indoor soccer game at Teamworks. In that case, she happily stayed up past her bedtime to attend and cheer on the team. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when spectators were not permitted at the rink, Nancy jokingly offered to work there so she could still be present for her grandson’s hockey games. These moments reflect the steadfast love and devotion she showed her family throughout her life. Nancy never needed to be anything other than exactly who she was: a loving wife, mother, and Noni.

In accordance with Nancy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday November 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Parish, 26 Highland Street, Southborough, MA 01772. No visiting hours will be held, but the family will be present before the Mass to welcome attendees. Burial will follow at Southborough Rural Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Matthew Parish, a special place in Nancy’s heart. Donations may be sent directly to the church in her loving memory and will go toward purchasing a new Nativity set for the parish.

(Photo and Obituary via Matarese Funeral Home)

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The Massachusetts State Election takes place today — Tuesday, November 3rd. This is just a quick reminder with a link to yesterday’s post with more of the relevant details.

I’m keeping this post “pinned” to the top today. So scroll down for newer stories throughout the day.

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

MIAA posted brackets for the state championship Football tournaments. Despite losing their fifth straight game on Friday night (22-57 to Wachusett), the Titans made the playoffs.

The ARHS team is ranked #13 for Division 2. They’re scheduled to travel to Chelmsford this Friday to take on the #4 team.

Last week, Sports Photographer Jeff Slovin posted photos from the team’s Senior Night:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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And, despite the loss on Friday, based on Slovin’s post from that night, students enjoyed attending the costume-themed night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARHS Field Hockey ended their regular season with just a 6-10-2 record. But they’re assured a place in MIAA’s Division 1 championship tournament. The team was ranked #21 for D1 in the most recent Power Rankings. That was before they tied Hopkinton 2-2 on Friday. They also lost 2-3 to Medway and beat Westborough 5-0 earlier in the week.

Slovin posted photos of the win:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brackets will be posted tomorrow for the Field Hockey tourneys to kick off this Thursday. So, stay tuned for news later this week on ARHS’ schedule.

Girls Soccer has one more regular season game this evening. The outcome will impact where they stand in the rankings to be posted this Thursday.

The Girls are currently ranked #25 in Division 1. It’s unlikely that even a big loss in tonight’s game would knock them out of the top 32. Last week, they tied Tahanto Regional 0-0 and Douglas High 1-1, updating their record to 5-6-6.

Boys Soccer has one more game in its schedule today. That will be the final one they play this year.

As I wrote last week, the Titans Boys couldn’t afford to lose any of their last four games if they wanted to make the D1 tourney. Since then, they lost two games and tied one (2-4 to Westborough, 0-2 to Acton-Boxborough, and 1-1 with Bishop Feehan).

Their record is currently 4-9-4, and they are only ranked #45 for D1. (They would need to surge up in the rankings to #32 for their record to not disqualify them.)

Girls Volleyball also won’t make the cut for playoffs. It turns out that team didn’t actually have the chance I wrote they did last week.

Last Monday, I posited that if the Gonk Girls won both of their remaining games, they could bring their 7-9 record up to 9-9. That would earn them a place in the Division 1 tourneys. That stat was based on the Telegram misreporting Algonquin as having beaten Medway 3-2 on October 22nd. It turns out, the Titans lost 2-3 to Medway.²

With two more losses last week (0-3 to Nipmuc and 1-3 to Acton-Boxborough), the team is ending its season with just a 6-11 record. Ranked just #35 for D1, they won’t make the brackets to be posted this week.

Now, here are the ARHS varsity games on tap for this week.³

Monday, November 2, 2026

• 5:00 pm – Boys Soccer vs. Nipmuc @ Algonquin
• 7:00 pm – Girls Soccer vs. Acton-Boxborough @ Algonquin

Friday, November 5, 2026

• 7:00 pm – Football vs. Chelmsford @ Chelmsford High

[Note: You can purchase a school-year pass for home game tickets here. For individual game tickets, check here.]

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Above: A reader shared a pic of the engine in the gulley. (image cropped from contributed photo)

Last Thursday, a curious reader reached out after spotting a fire truck being towed from where it was “partially down in the gully” by the public safety complex driveway. I later followed up with Southborough’s Fire Chief for an explanation.

Chief Andrew Puntini responded on Friday:

Yesterday at about 0900hrs one of our Rescue-Pumpers was parked on the front ramp in the process of being serviced. In preparation of this the parking brake released and the truck rolled over the curb.

There were no injuries, the truck was returned to the pavement with the assistance of Ted’s Towing. The truck is in the process of being inspected, our response capabilities have not been impacted.

This morning he identified the truck as Engine 23. (See image right from past Facebook post.)

Looking back at past information on the SFD’s equipment, I found that the engine was purchased in 2017 and isn’t expected to need replacing for another 10 years.

So far, it sounds like the unexpected offroad adventure won’t change that.

Updated (11/3/26 10:00 am): After I posted about the incident, another reader reached out with the photo right.

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Above: The huge online retailer may have struck too light of a note when they promoted a public forum on their sky high ambitions.  After a backlash and coordinated opposition, the retailer is hitting pause on drone deliveries out of Westborough to Southborough and other nearby towns. (image cropped from Facebook event)

In September, I alerted readers that amazon was actively pursuing approval for a new rapid delivery system out of their Westborough facility. Those plans for area drone deliveries, including in Southborough, won’t be getting off the ground anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean they’re dead forever.

Amazon’s promoted plan would have included drones flying over Southborough properties to drop small deliveries on lawns.⁴. Not surprisingly, a lot of residents from Westborough and the surrounding impacted communities were concerned and upset. And politicians took notice.

Initially, government officials in towns that neighbor Westborough were worried that the new drones could impact their towns without them having a local say. But Westborough itself pushed back on the plans, as did state officials.

Westborough’s Select Board brought forward a Special Town Meeting Article that sought to restrict “unmanned flight”. That bylaw passed 510-13 a few weeks ago. But there was uncertainty about what would happen when the Attorney General’s office vets the language. And there was worry that amazon would sue/appeal if the Planning Board denied its application to modify the site plan to allow the drone launch pads.

Meanwhile, MassDOT (Mass Dept of Transportation) and other politicians were pushing for state review and regulation of the drone use, rather than fully deferring to the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority).

On Friday, amazon apparently looked at all of the public opposition and legal hurdles, and raised the white flag — for now. The online retailer announced on Friday that it would withdraw its application to the Westborough Planning Board.

The announcement refers to the withdrawn site approval application as “without prejudice”. That does leave the company the option to apply again in the future. The letter states:

Amazon values its relationship with the Town of Westborough and looks forward to continuing to work with Town officials on next steps.

Amazon’s news was quickly shared by three legislators who had publicly opposed the effort. One of those was Southborough’s Rep, Kate Donaghue. The message posted on Facebook by Donaghue stated:

Statement from:
Senator Mike Moore
Representative Hannah Kane
Representative Kate Donaghue

Tonight Amazon called us to share that they would be withdrawing their application to the Town of Westborough for a drone package delivery launch site. We are extremely pleased and thank Amazon for listening to the overwhelming concerns voiced in making this decision.

We are deeply grateful to the residents of Westborough and surrounding communities who came together to effectively advocate and share their concerns about noise, safety, privacy, environmental and quality of life impacts. Their engagement made clear how important these issues are to our communities.

Thank you to Mass Blue Skies for leading the grassroots advocacy efforts, the local officials in Westborough and surrounding communities who shared numerous municipal concerns, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll for their support, and to our colleagues in central Massachusetts and the federal delegation led by Senator Markey’s office for their partnership and advocacy. This is a good example of what we can accomplish when we all work together.

In addition to our town, Donaghue represents most and a large section of Northborough (also in the mapped drone flight area).⁵

The trio’s original opposition letter incorporated feedback from amazon’s September 23rd public forum on their plans. The Community Advocate reported on the forum:

The community meeting went sideways for Amazon quickly, with an overwhelming majority of attendees pushing against the drone proposal. . . 

Residents quickly formed that opposition. And just days after the hearing, people from Westborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough, and other towns have created organizations, sent letters, and campaigned in an organized opposition to delivery drones.

You can read more about that here.

The September 28th letter from Moore, Kane, and Donaghue didn’t ask the retailer to fully trash the plan. Instead, they asked the retailer to hit pause until more details are fleshed out:

As you heard directly, the overwhelming response of our constituents is one of serious concerns about the potential impacts commercial drone delivery operations will have on their community, including concerns related to noise, frequency of flights, flight path, operating hours, privacy, safety, drone cybersecurity, and environmental impacts. These are valid concerns. At this time, we request that Amazon pause implementation to fully address these concerns before moving ahead with their proposal. . .

It is unfair to expect the community to fairly evaluate a proposal when key details remain undetermined.

We understand that Amazon is in the process of FAA permitting for its commercial drone delivery service. However, a federal permit does not reflect the community’s trust and support. . . 

More broadly, the approach undertaken by Amazon here will set the tone for future Amazon expansions in Massachusetts and the greater New England region. We urge Amazon to address these concerns raised by our constituents before moving forward.

You can read that full letter here.

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Above: Don’t forget to vote at Trottier tomorrow — or drop off your mail-in ballot in time to be counted! (photos by Beth Melo)

The State Election is tomorrow. I’m reminding voters about the details. If you haven’t tuned in yet, don’t forget that there are a whole lot of ballot questions you need to make your mind up about before heading to the polls on Tuesday. 

Here’s my updated overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready.

Scroll down for details on how to vote.

What’s on the ballot

Ballot Questions

This year, the number of questions on the ballot ties with the all time record in our state! Some are complicated/confusing. So, don’t wait until it is time to vote to try to figure out what they mean and what you think! (And if you are voting in-person, it is definitely worth taking a cheat sheet with you.)

Keep in mind:

• Voting “Yes” on Q 1-7 seeks to establish new laws or actions. (“No” maintains the status quo.)
• Voting “Yes” on Q8 repeals an existing law (on legalization of recreational marijuana). (“No” would keep the law in place.)
• Voting “Yes” on Q9 would preserve existing law (on gun control). (“No” would repeal the law.)

Here are the questions:

• Question 1: Applying public records law to the Legislature and Governor’s office
• Question 2: Union rights for the state’s public defenders
• Question 3: Replacing party primaries with a single all-party primary
• Question 4: Should voters be allowed to register on election day?
• Question 5: Making automatic tax refunds more frequent and less predictable
• Question 6: An earmark for conservation and recreation
• Question 7: Overriding local zoning to increase home construction
• Question 8: Rolling back marijuana legalization
• Question 9: Keep or repeal the 2024 gun control law

You can read the full text of each question and the official position summaries from the State’s guide here.

But for more helpful context and data to help you decide how you feel about the merits, I suggest checking out Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis “non-partisan” factual guide here. 

For readers who care about what positions the editorial boards of major newspapers have endorsed for the questions, you can find the Boston Globe’s here and the Boston Herald’s here. (Of course there are differences, but fewer than I expected.)

To more directly hear what advocates and proponents have to say about the questions, check out debates moderated by GBH Boston Public Radio. (For some of the questions, there weren’t real debates, when no one was willing to represent the “No” argument. However, GBH did conduct probing interviews with the proponents.)

As for who is running for office on this ballot. . . 

The Candidates

There’s been a lot of media coverage about a potential “Blue Wave” (or “Red Undertow”) across the country. But not everyone picks their candidates solely based on what “team” they’re on.

For those of you who want to know more about who is seeking your vote, and their positions, below are the races with links to debates and other coverage that may be helpful.

U.S. Senator

• Ed Markey (Incumbent, Democrat)
• John Deaton (Republican)
• Shiva Ayyadurai (Independent)
• Joe Tache (Socialism and Liberation)

Markey & Deaton participated in a debate hosted by WBZ on October 13th. (It appears the third party candidates weren’t invited.)

Governor & Lieutenant Governor

• Maura Healey & Kim Driscoll (Incumbent, Democrat)
• Mike Minogue & Shawn Oliver (Republican)
• Andrea James & Kayla Kittredge (Independent)

Healey & Minogue participated in two debates. The first was hosted by WBZ on October 8th and second by WCVB on October 15th. (It appears the third party candidate, James, didn’t get an invite.)

The Lt. Governor situation is messy. The ballot doesn’t separate the position from Governor, presenting it as a team (even though Minogue didn’t “pick” Oliver as his Lt.) While Oliver is still listed on the Republican ticket, it appears that the recently arrested candidate won’t actually take office.⁶ 

(Before the arrest, Driscoll & Oliver debated on GBH on October 13th.)

Attorney General

• Andrea Joy Campbell (Incumbent, Democrat)
• Mike Walsh (Republican)

There was no real debate. GBH hosted a 1-person debate with Walsh here. (You can view GBH’s most recent “Ask the AG” interview with Campbell here, which included Campbell’s explanation for why she wouldn’t debate Walsh here.)

 Secretary Of State

• Bill Galvin (Incumbent, Democrat)
• Anne Brensley (Republican)

There was no real debate, since Galvin never accepted GBH’s invitation. GBH hosted a 1-person debate with Brensley here. (For Galvin, this recent Boston Globe story was the closest thing I could find to a public interview about his job/candidacy.) 

Treasurer

• Deb Goldberg (Incumbent, Democrat)
• Elizabeth Dionne (Republican)

After months of being criticized by Dionne for dodging a debate, Goldberg agreed to participate in a 12 minute “mini debate” conducted in studio by WBZ (CBS Boston) on Friday — but not to be aired until yesterday morning. (The streaming version also wasn’t posted until yesterday morning.) You can now find that here.

Auditor

• Diana Dizoglio (Incumbent, Democrat)
• Al Ozonoff (Libertarian)

There was no debate. (In this case, it appears that none of the news organizations are treating the 3rd party candidate as a viable challenger. Recently, Dizoglio answered questions in an interview on Fall River Community Media. As of this morning, I still couldn’t find any interviews with Ozonoff.

Senator in Mass General Court (Middlesex/Worcester District)

• Jamie Eldridge (Incumbent, Democrat)
• Tim Shea (Republican)

Both candidates participated in a forum hosted by the League of Women voters in Wayland on October 9th, and recorded by WayCAM TV.

The following incumbents are also running for re-election on the ballot, but unopposed:

• Representative in US Congress (2nd District) — James P. McGovern (Democrat)
• Governor’s Councillor (3rd District) — Mara Dolan (Democrat)
• Representative in Mass General Court (19th Worcester District) — Kate Donaghue (Democrat)
• District Attorney (Middle District) — Joe Early, Jr. (Democrat)
• Register Of Probate (Worcester County) — Stephanie Fattman (Republican)

How to Vote

Whether voting by mail or in person, you will be asked to identify which precinct you’re in. If you aren’t sure, you can check that here. (Although, when voting in-person, someone will be able to help you determine that — since all three precincts have the same polling place.)

Voting In Person

Election Day voting is at Trottier Middle School’s gym (49 Parkerville Road) on Tuesday, November 3rd from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm.

Voting by mail

To apply for a mail-in ballot, click here. If you already applied for one, you should have received one quickly. (The Town Clerk, Amy Berry, tells me she that they had been sending them out within a date of receiving applications.)

If you haven’t received yours, or want to make sure the Town got your submitted ballot, you can check the status at Track My Ballot. 

To submit the completed ballot through the mail, make sure to follow the instructions included for how to handle the envelopes. And make sure the outer envelope is postmarked by Tuesday, November 3rd. It’s worth noting that, unless you request it at a post office counter, mail isn’t always postmarked the day it is received. (The postmark may be done days later after being sent to another regional facility for sorting.)

Alternatively, you can bypass the mail and turn it into the town before 8:00 pm on November 3rd:

• Use the Drop box outside of the Town House, 17 Common Street
• Hand deliver it to the Town Clerk’s office inside the Town House, 17 Common St. (They closed at noon today, but reopen at 8:00 am tomorrow
• Note: Do not bring it into Trottier on November 3rd!

Questions?

You can find more details on voting in Southborough on the Town Clerk’s website here. And, if you still have questions, you can call the Town Clerk’s Office at (508) 485-0710 x 3005 or email townclerk@southboroughma.com.

Updated (11/2/26  11:04 am): I’m adding an interesting detail sent in by Town Clerk Amy Berry this morning. Between voting by mail and in-person early voters, 28% of Southborough registered voters have already cast their ballots!

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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.)**

Monday, November 2, 2026

• Council on Aging Meeting, 10:00 am @ Senior Center (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Survey discussion debrief; updates on upcoming programs and senior center groups
• MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board Meeting, 10:00 am @ Framingham and webinar (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Operations Contract Amendment; Annual Safety Metrics
• Planning Board Meeting, 6:30 pm @Town House Hearing Room and zoom (agenda and packet) Agenda Highlights: Public Hearing on Costco Site Plan (traffic analysis): Discussions on Valvoline (As builts), Fay School additions (landscaping & Asbuilts)
• Capital Improvement and Planning Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm @ zoom (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Review of overall capital plans; next steps (may include updates related to: Police, Fire, DPW, Recreation, Facilities, and Schools)

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• Select Board Meeting, 6:00 pm @ Town House Hearing Room and zoom (agenda and packet) Agenda Highlights: Assessors’ Tax Classification Hearing; Preliminary discussion of FY28 Budget; Grant award for Fayville Park; ZBA’s proposed article for Annual Town Meeting; Approve successor Employment Agreement for Fire Chief; Recap of Special Town Meeting including and lessons learned
  •  Board of Assessors Meeting, 6:00 pm @ Town House, Office of the Assessors, then Select Board Meeting (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Approve excise tax monthly abatements; vote reserve fund overlay surplus amount; Tax Classification Hearing

Thursday, November 5, 2026

• Trails Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm @ zoom only (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Peninsula Trail next steps; Trail marking and maintenance assessment Recap; Tricentennial First Day Trail Walk Event; Choate Fund Grant update

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):

Thursday, October 29, 2026

• Regional School Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm (agenda) Agenda Highlights: 2nd reading of policy change on medication administration in school [Editor’s Note: You can find that policy in the packet from the prior week’s cancelled meeting. This meeting appears to only include administrative agenda items that couldn’t wait until November.]

Friday, October 30, 2026

• Personnel Board Meeting, 8:30 am (agenda, look for video to be posted here) Agenda Highlights: Draft of the 2026 Salary Study; FY28 Personnel Board budget

*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).
• School Committee Meetings:
  • Subcommittee meetings and some special meetings are only available to attend/view live (in person or by “webinar”), sometimes with no later rebroadcast, sometimes later posted to Southborough Access Media here and on Verizon-37 and Charter-192 and their YouTube channel.
  • Regular Southborough School Committee meetings are generally broadcast live by Southborough Access Media here and on Verizon-37 and Charter-192. (Video replays are also usually made available through their YouTube channel within a couple of days.)
  • Regular Regional School Committee meetings (or Combined meetings based at Algonquin) are live broadcast by Northborough Cable Access here and YouTube channel, and on Southborough’s Education Channel (Verizon-29 and Charter-194). The meetings are also eventually rebroadcast and available on demand through NCAT’s VideoOnDemand player and YouTube (though that can take several days).
• Other:
  • Southborough does participate in some regional collaboratives hosted in other towns. Those committees follow their own rules and may not offer a way to re-watch zoom meetings.

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

Friday evening, October 30, 2026

• Live Music with The Other Guys (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The rock band will perform live. For details, click here.

Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026

• SOLF Walk (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Beals Preserve: The Southborough Open Land Foundation is offering a guided walk on the property. (Note: This will no longer be a walk focused on mushrooms.) For details, see dedicated post.
• Intergenerational Rummikub (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The intergenerational event pairs high school students with seniors to play the popular tile game. For details, see related post.
• Intro to Robotics & Engineering (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Registration is required for this free hands-on lessons for grades 4-7. It’s part of a bi-weekly series on specific robotics & engineering topics. This session’s theme is “How Robots See: Sensors + Automation”. For details, see dedicated post.
• 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.
• Halloween Trick or Treating: Our town doesn’t have official Trick or Treating hours. But, traditionally kids begin ringing bells here after dinner, around sunset. The number of kids varies greatly by neighborhood.
• Noche de Brujas celebration (6:30 – 10:00 pm) @ Lalo’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: The restaurant is promoting a party with a DJ & music, and Halloween themed fun, including a photo spot and costume contest. For details, click here. 

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

• End of Daylight Saving Time: Don’t forget – Clocks fall back one hour today!

Monday, November 2, 2026

• Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. (Dependent on weather conditions.) 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.
• Rummikub (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Drop-in to the game group for seniors, meeting certain Mondays of each month. For details, see the Senior Center newsletter here.
• Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme (and sometimes a couple of songs). No registration required. For details, see related post.
• Adult Game Morning (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Anyone aged 18+ is invited to learn and play some new board games! Play one of the library’s or bring a game from home. 
• 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.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• State Election (6:30am – 8:00pm) @ Trottier Middle School gym: The election of candidates running for regional and state-wide offices in the “mid-term” elections, plus 9 ballot questions. For details, see dedicated post.
• Senior Center Program Registration opens (10:00 am – 3:00 pm): The window will open to register for the Senior Center’s September and October programs. Registration can take place in person at the center or speaking with someone over the phone (not by leaving a message). . For details, see dedicated post.
• Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme (and sometimes a couple of songs). No registration required. For details, see related post.
• Spicy Ladies Club (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A monthly social group for seniors. New members are welcome to drop-in. For details, see related post.
• Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost”. This is part of the Southborough Library’s virtual series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. For details, see related post.
• Read to a Dog (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children ages 5+ can sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. For details, see related post.
• Cook Book Club (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Select recipes from the group’s chosen book to make share at the gathering. New participants are encouraged. For details, see related post.
• Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Bring in five copies of original poetry to share. The group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come anyway and share your insights. (Meets twice monthly.)
• 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, November 4, 2026

• Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. (Dependent on weather conditions.) 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.
• American Mah Jongg Meetup (1:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor Stacks: Weekly opportunity to play. Drop ins are welcome, but groups of 4 are generally necessary. For details, click here.
• 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, see related post.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

• Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. No registration required. For details, see related post.
• YA Virtual Author Talk (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A with a Young Adult Author, “Secrets, Lies, and Unforgettable Twists: A Conversation with E. Lockhart”.
  . This is part of the Southborough Library’s virtual series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. For details, see related post.
• Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.

Friday, November 6, 2026

• Wizards (9:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The spinoff to the Dull Men’s Club meets immediately prior to discuss subjects relating to science and technology. New members are always welcome to drop in. 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.
• Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Rhyme Time (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Weekly drop-in program for babies and toddlers (and parents/caregivers). Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun. For details, see related post.
• 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.
• Safer Spaces Project – Youth Meeting (7:00 – 9:00 pm): Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Safer Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. Tonight, they’ll meet out of town for a Pottery Night. For details, click here.
• Live Music with Miss Behaved (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The band will perform high energy classic rock/metal covers. For details, click here.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

• Make Your Own Fairy Wand (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: Workshop led by Mama E. Pre-registration is required with a fee. For details on the workshop, click here.
• Women Who Stirred the Teapot (12:00 – 1:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this historical “Suffrage Revolution” talk featuring tastings of tea and chocolate. For details, see dedicated post.
• Opening Art Reception (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ where: The opening reception for “Confluence: A Fountain Street Artist Member Exhibition”. This contemporary, juried exhibition brings together diverse artistic voices across different media. For details, click here.
• Opening Art Reception (5:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: The opening reception for the “Deceptively Frothy” exhibit by mixed media artist Sarah Alexander. For details, click here.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

• Diwali/Deepavali: Religious holiday

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Above: Sign up quickly to take part in the Senior Center’s special events, including the Veterans Day and Holiday lunch parties and a bus trip (images edited from the Harvard Box office website, Senior Sensation newsletter, and Senior Center Facebook posts)

The Southborough Senior Center opens registration this Tuesday morning for the next two months of programs. Here’s what they have in store for November and December.

Given that most programs fill up, you’ll want to take an advance look at what you want to sign up for. (Scroll to the bottom for more info on registration.)*

It’s worth reading the full newsletter, which includes additional program details, like what’s for lunch, plus tips and info relevant to seniors. 

My highlights below are mainly to make it easy to quickly see what programs/services are being offered. But, I also fill in more that the newsletter doesn’t capture — including videos and images.

Bus Trip

These always fill up quickly – so don’t wait too long to put in your name for the only one being offered.

Note: Most attendees will board the bus at the Senior Center. But residents of Colonial Garden can let the center know if they would prefer to be picked up at the housing complex.

Midwinter Revels American Crossroads: A Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 12th, bus leaves at noon for 2:00 pm show

Thanks to a subsidy from Friends of the Council on Aging, attendees can enjoy the theatrical performance at a discount price. The Revels promotes:

Midwinter Revels is a cherished holiday tradition. . . Every December, the Cambridge Revels community gathers in Harvard University’s historic Sanders Theatre to celebrate the season through the traditional songs, dances, and stories of cultures from around the world.

This year’s theme combines celebrating the nation’s milestone and the solstice:

Join us to celebrate the unique American story 250 years in the making. Drawing on 19th-century songs and stories from the Great Plains, this production will include cultural touchstones of the American frontier and the diverse communities who shaped it. Share in the multi-generational joy and harmony of Revels and the hope that comes each year on the Shortest Day.

For a trailer, see the Facebook post below. ($50 Suggested Donation per attendee, details on page 1)

Parties & Luncheons

Some of these are celebrations. Others are talks or events that feature a lunch.

Veterans Luncheon
Tuesday, November 10th, 11:30 am

The annual luncheon to honor veterans includes a flag ceremony, patriotic songs, and visiting 3rd grade singers from Woodward School ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 6)

Misinformation & Disinformation
Monday, November 16th, 12:00 pm

Over lunch, Southborough Youth and Family will talk about how to recognize scams, misinformation, and disinformation — and steps to take when something doesn’t seem right (Free, details on page 6)

Movie Matinee
Wednesday, November 18th, 12:00/12:30 pm 

Christmas in Connecticut – starring  (1 hr, 42 min): The classic 1942 holiday romantic comedy starring Barbara Stanwyck and Dennis Morgan. (Based on past newsletters, I’m assuming the movie itself is free, and the suggested donation is if you purchase the lunch is available staring at noon.) ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 6)

November Blue Plate Special
Monday, November 30th, 12:00 pm

Lasagna lunch ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 7)

Hank Phillippi Ryan Author Talk
Wednesday, December 9th 11:30 am

The award winning mystery novelist may be better known to locals as the longtime anchor and reporter for Boston 7 News. Her presentation is at noon, following a lunch buffet. ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 7)

Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 15th, 12:30 pm

The luncheon will feature returning entertainers, the Elderly Brothers. Check out the fun they shared from the 2024 party with the same entertainment below! ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 1)

 
December Blue Plate Special
Monday, December 28th, 12:00 pm

Baked Potato Bar lunch ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 7)

Pre-New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wednesday, December 30th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

“Pop” in between the party hours to celebrate. ($3 Suggested Donation, details on page 5)

Special Programs at the Center

Not every program centers around food. Here are the other special guests and presentations planned. Some are educational and others are meant to be fun or entertaining.

Holiday Fraud Prevention
Wednesday, November 4th, 2:00 pm

A representative from the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation will lead a discussion on seasonal fraud with important tips. (Free, details on page 6)

Springwell Outreach
Wednesday, December 2nd, 11:00 am

An outreach manager for the area non-profit will talk about resources available to older residents. (Free, details on page 7)

Highland Woods Project Concert
Tuesday, December 8th, 1:00 pm

The acoustic trio will perform songs from the 60s & 70s, followed by “holiday cheer”. Below is a sample from YouTubeof the singers performing at a concert last year. (Free, details on page 7)

 
Tina Bemis’ Holiday Planter
Friday, December 11th, 1:00 pm

Bemis will return to lead workshop participants in creating their own holiday planters. ($25 Suggested Donation, details on page 7)

Intergenerational Program

Rummikub with High School Student
Saturdays, November 14th & December 12th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Local students will teach and lead the game, so no experience needed. (Free, details on page 4)

Fitness Classes

The center offers the following weekly and semi-weekly classes. Signup is for the two month session  (This month’s newsletter doesn’t specify, but the cost is usually a Suggested Donation of $3 per day unless otherwise noted.)

• Stretch — Mondays at 10:15 am
• Strength Class — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am 
• Advanced Tai Chi — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:45 am
• Chair Yoga — Thursdays at 12:30 pm
• CrossFit for Senior Fitness — Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am (at CrossFit SOBO, 12 Southville Road)
  • This 18 class beginner-friendly program will run through December 31st, except for Thanksgiving. It is subsidized to offer a discount ($5 per class, $90 total)

[Prior newsletters noted that for Medical Insurance reimbursement, see Peg Leonard at the end of your yearly enrollment period to have the form signed.]

Scheduled Services and Resources

The Senior Center regularly offers free services and resources for Southborough Seniors. 

Technology Help
Tuesdays, November 10th & December 8th (one hour time slots)

A local tech services company will answer seniors’ questions about smartphones, e-readers, laptops, tablets, Alexa, zoom and more. Sign up for a time slot (starting at 10:00 am) and bring your device with you. (Details on page 8)

Legal Advice
Wednesdays, November 18th & December 9 (15 minute sessions)

Elder Law Attorney Christine Boutin offers free consultation over the phone. Call the senior center to book a time slot between 10:00 – 10:45 am. (Details on page 8)

Outreach & Support

Caregiver Support Group (New)
Wednesdays, November 18th & December 16th (3rd Wednesday of the month), 10:00 am

A “safe, welcoming space for those caring for a loved one.” The social group allows caregivers to socialize and connect with others. (For details, see page 10).

Outreach Services

The center’s Outreach Coordinator (Raeleen Gallivan) works with Southborough Seniors and their caregivers, to provide advocacy and support, and help with applications. That includes help applying for heating bill assistance. (For details on the types of support she can provide, see page 10).

Applications for Energy & Heating Bill Relief

The newsletter details options for applying for help, including one for “Middle Income Heating Oil Relief” (For details, see page 10).

Interactive Groups and Drop-in Games

Unlike the above programs the following free social or activity-based groups don’t require pre-registration.

Spicy Ladies Club
Tuesdays, November 17th & December 15th (3rd Tues of month), 11:00 am

New monthly social club for women with a variety of activities and speakers. (Details on page 8)

Book Club
Wednesdays, November 18th & December 9th, 11:00 am

November selection — The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
December selection — The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Wizards
Fridays, 9:00 am

This social group to discuss science and tech topics, is a spinoff to the popular Dull Men’s Club (below) and meets immediately prior. They’ll “generally discuss subjects relating to science and technology”. Their original promo quipped:

If discussing new (and old) technology with like minded guys gets your brain cells humming you owe it to yourself to check out this new interest group. No academic referral required.

Dull Men’s Club
Fridays, 10:00 am

Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. (Read more about the group here.)

Walking Group (Depending on Weather Conditions)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am

Walkers generally go for an hour. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late (or leave early/late). (No fee.)

Mondays are at Trottier Middle School’s (49 Parkerville Road) outdoor track. Wednesdays are at Southborough’s Rural Cemetery (11 Cordaville Road, next to the Senior Center).

Knitting & Quilting Club
Mondays, 1:00pm

Chat with others while working on your projects.

Genealogy Club
Thursdays, November 17th & December 19th, 2:30pm

Group for people interested in learning more about their own family history and genealogy. Members share their own experiences and helps each other with research, (sometimes with special discussion topics or presenters). [Note: The group isn’t promoted in this newsletter, but their meetings are listed in the newsletter’s calendar.]

Drop-in Games

• Rummikub — 2nd, 3rd & 4th Mondays of the month at 11:00 am
• Bridge — Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
• Mah Jongg — Thursdays at 10:00 am
• Canasta (Hand & Foot) — Fridays at 10:00 am
• Note: This newsletter doesn’t mention “Billiards”. But based on past newsletters, that’s generally available daily except for  on “large program dates”.

Community Support Save the Dates

The newsletter includes the following events that seniors can support:

Toys for Tots 
December 1st – 12th

Every year, the Senior Center has a collection box for anyone who wants to support the US Marine’s annual holiday time collection drive for underprivileged kids . Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or gift (appropriate for ages 1-16 years old).

Annual Kids Holiday Shop
Saturday, December 5th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The shop is put on by Boy Scout Troop 92 each year as a community service. The inexpensive “shop” is a safe place for kids to shop for holiday presents for their families. For the 2nd straight year, it will be held inside the Senior Center. Seniors and community members are encouraged to stop in to shop or buy snack or a lunch. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to local charities. (You can learn more from my post last year here.)

*Registration

Registration opens at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 3rd. See pages 1&3 of the newsletter for registration & cancellation details, but here are some of the highlights.

In-person registrations are using a form and must include payment.

Phone registration (508-229-4453) can’t be done over voicemail — you must connect with someone live. Payment for programs needs to be made within one week after signing up to avoid being removed from the list.

Because the programs tend to have waitlists, residents are asked to cancel if their plans change. For full refunds, bus trips must be cancelled two weeks in advance and other events one week in advance.

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