The week in government

Source: My Southborough 18 Oct 2026 11:30 am

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. (

Special Town Meeting results

Source: My Southborough 17 Oct 2026 5:04 pm

Above: A lightly attended Town Meeting voted on 8 Articles this morning. (photos by Beth Melo) Here’s my quick recap of today’s decisions made by voters. Less than 200 voters participated in today’s meeting. I’ll cover the debates over decisions in

Events this week

Source: My Southborough 16 Oct 2026 8:44 pm

Above: Here’s a taste of some of the happenings on tap in Southborough tonight through next Sunday. (images cropped from flyers and contributed by Rotary) Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next

Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting

Source: My Southborough 16 Oct 2026 8:19 pm

This afternoon, the Advisory Committee shared its report to tomorrow morning’s Special Town Meeting.  The report provides Advisory’s brief take on each of the 8 Articles on the Warrant, followed by the committee’s votes. As summarized in a table at

Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday

Source: My Southborough 16 Oct 2026 8:01 pm

Above: Details on early voting in person at the Town House, plus what you’re voting on. (photos by Beth Melo) The November 3rd State Election is in over two weeks, but votes are already being cast. Mail in ballots have been issued, and early in-person vo