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SOUTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Delve into Southborough’s news through our specialized local newspaper. Stay current with prompt and breaking updates. Your essential Southborough, MA newspaper, delivering accurate and up-to-the-minute information.

Algonquin Regional High School Photo/Dakota Antelman

ARHS school day will start later this year

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH — When Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) students start the year tomorrow they will start the school day...

Southborough official asks to halt Marlborough Road project

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Southborough’s Historical Commission chair called upon the Select Board on Nov. 16 to halt plans to relocate the...

Area residents prepare for 2022 Boston Marathon

Residents are set to converge on Hopkinton for the 2022 marathon, which is now back on its regular schedule.

Town of Southborough expresses appreciation to Assabet Valley students

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Southborough - Karen Galligan, director of the Southborough Department of Public Works, knew exactly who to call when she needed...

‘Just be you’: ARHS holds 2022 graduation

Families and loved ones cheered on Sunday as the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Class of 2022 tossed their caps into the air. 
Trucks line up for a previous running of the Wednesday Food Truck Festival in Southborough. This year’s festival will run weekly until 6:30 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. as it has in some past years.

Food truck festival returns to Southborough

SOUTHBOROUGH — A tasty event will be returning to Southborough starting Sept. 15. The Wednesday Food Truck Festival is back and will run every Wednesday...

Vehicle catches fire following crash on Mass. Pike

The Southborough Fire Department responded to crash and fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike early this morning. 

Bose inventor finds his Viking muse

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Dr. William R. Short, who lives in Southborough, describes himself as a “Viking nerd” in spite of...

Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat

WESTBOROUGH – Westborough resident and community activist Kate Donaghue announced a run for State Representative on Thursday, running in the new 19th Worcester District. Created...

Judge revokes permit for Southborough Park Central development

A Worcester County Superior Court judge ruled last month in favor of abutters who had opposed a residential development in Southborough.

Residential fire displaces Southborough family

The Southborough Fire Department received a report of a fire on East Main Street at about 8:15 a.m. Dec. 26.

Southborough debates future of historic Doc Stone House

Southborough’s historic “Doc Stone House” at 42 Main Street may soon face demolition under a demolition proposal from the Fay School.

Tractor trailer, two cars involved in Southborough Rt. 9 crash

A crash involving a tractor trailer and a pair of passenger cars in Southborough sent at one person to the hospital on Friday. 
The Southborough Police department will soon have two new portable radios to help improve communication. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Southborough police: suspect kicked home door in early-morning incident

The Southborough Police Department is reminding residents to make sure their homes are secure and report suspicious behavior

MidWach League announces 2021-2022 winter all-stars

The MidWach League, which includes Algonquin, Shrewsbury, Marlborough, Hudson and Westborough high schools, is honoring its winter all-stars.

Forecasters share projected snowfall totals for weekend nor’easter

REGION - Though they've emphasized that the outlook may change, forecasters say a storm this weekend could bring up to a foot of snow...

Traffic closures, advisories for Labor Day Parade

The following parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on Monday, Sept. 4, due to the Labor Day Parade.

Marlborough man charged following alleged Southborough road rage incident

Ronald Wing, of Marlborough, has been charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon following a Southborough incident.

Eight I-90 bridges to be replaced over summer weekends

MassDOT presents method for faster construction By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The state Department of Transportation Highway Division has plans to upgrade and replace...

Dennington wins Southborough Selectman race

Howland, Ares win re-election to Regional School Committee SOUTHBOROUGH - Andrew Dennington won a two way race for a vacant seat on the Southborough Board...