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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

List of posts to be included in the Northborough/Southborough newsletter email.

Northborough talks extension of free school lunches

Northborough school leaders recently celebrated the extension of free school lunches for this current school year.
Northborough’s Lincoln Street School 67 Lincoln Street in Northborough. A new study group is looking at the configuration of all of Northborough’s elementary schools. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Northborough’s school enrollment increases by over 80 students

Enrollment in Northborough Public Schools has increased, according to a presentation to the Northborough School Committee Sept. 7. 

Northborough selectmen make appointments to boards and committees

The Northborough selectmen appointed members to the town’s newly-formed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee and ZBA.

Ryan Newell named Southborough Police Chief

Ryan Newell, who served as acting chief, has been appointed chief of the Southborough Police Department by the Select Board on Aug. 30.

Northborough seeks residents for fire station building committee

The new Northborough Fire Station project is moving forward as the town is seeking committee members to oversee its design and construction.

Northborough native seeks kidney: ‘I want to be there for [my daughter]’

Firefighter Mike Serapiglia risks his life to save others. Now, his family needs help from the community to save the life of his son, Jeff.

Southborough Recreation hosts 18th Summer Nights

Seasonably comfortable weather Aug. 27 welcomed Southborough residents and visitors to the 18th Summer Nights on the grounds of Neary.
Water rates in Northborough will increase in the next fiscal year according to a town consultant. Photo/Dakota Antelman

Water rate increase on the horizon in Northborough

The typical residential customer in Northborough may soon see an increase of $5 per quarter on their water rates.

Northborough seeks public feedback on transportation improvements

Residents are encouraged to participate in a Complete Streets survey to help the town create a plan that outlines improvements.

Park Central 40B project in Southborough revised

A proposed 40B project could see 200 units of housing built on 17.38 acres off Flagg Road, Park Central Drive and Blackthorn Drive.

Excavator strikes natural gas line in Southborough

Crews responded to a natural gas main break on Main Street near the railroad crossing. Read more about the incident.

Jane O’Toole reflects on becoming Applefest grand marshal

Jane O’Toole was stunned when she learned that she would be the grand marshal of Applefest. She now reflected on the honor.

Two ARHS students named High School Scholar All-Americans

Algonquin Regional High School graduates Charles Hynes and Caroline Kelly have been friends since kindergarten. 

After consultant hired, Northborough talks next steps for White Cliffs

A consultant helping the White Cliffs Committee market the mansion said July 20 that a key next step in the project will be to formulate ...

Storm leads to downed wires, fire in Southborough

Storms moving through the region resulted in a house struck by lightning. “Due to a fast moving storm with several lightning strikes ...

‘Unsung hero’ Jane O’Toole named Applefest’s grand marshal

Applefest officially has its grand marshal. The Applefest Committee announced that the grand marshal will be Jane O’Toole.

Algonquin little league celebrates following win over Shrewsbury

As Coach David Fioretti saw it, the Algonquin 11-year-old District All Stars played their best game last week when they faced off ...

Southborough seeks Community Center Exploratory Committee members

Southborough is looking for volunteers to join the town’s Community Center Exploratory Committee. The committee will consist ...

Northborough company wants to increase its storage of flammable materials

Aspen Aerogels is seeking to increase its on-site storage of flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases ...

R.J. Devereaux purchases land for contractor’s yard in Northborough

The future home of R.J. Devereaux on Bartlett Street has been purchased by the company for nearly $2 million.