Since Southborough’s Scouting for Food was cancelled this year, Boy Scout Troop 92 came up with another way to help collect items for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Food Pantry Collection to be held at Transfer Station (Updated – revised needs list)
Pending approval by the state, the SEF name will disappear, but it’s programs will continue to be offered through the Southborough Community Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation merging into Southborough Community Fund
There won’t be a Town-wide date for donating to the Southborough Food Pantry, but scouts in town will still be encouraged to help collect items to stock the pantry this fall. Meanwhile, the pantry is looking for support right now to prepare for Thanksgiving. Read the full article → from Food Pantry: Thanksgiving items needed by 13th, Needs list, and Scouting for Food cancellation
SYFS is alerting residents in need of help through the holidays this year that it’s time to apply. Read the full article → from Apply ASAP for support through SYFS’ Holiday Giving program
For decades, Southborough Gardeners have decorated the Town for the holidays. They’re asking the community to pitch in to make it possible again this year. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners ask for contributions to annual Wreath program
The Southborough Library announced this year’s recipient of the 6th Annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. Read the full article → from Art teacher Denise Johnson recognized for her service to the community through the Library
A “bunch” of ladies who normally make their “Strides Against Breast Cancer” in Boston, will be walking in Southborough tomorrow. Read the full article → from Brunch Bunch will be “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” in Southborough on Saturday
Southborough residents are invited to a “Women’s March” this Saturday morning. The event is in Hopkinton Common, but organized as an “8th legislative district” event bringing together Holliston, Hopkinton, Southborough and Westborough. Read the full article → from Non-partisan Women’s March this Saturday
New England Center for Children informed me about the Southborough Rotary Club’s latest good work. It prompted me to check in on their other works. Read the full article → from Rotary news: 1,000 masks to New England Center for Children; Successful Campership Drive
This weekend is the Town’s second annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS Weekend: Saturday through Monday at the Southborough Golf Club
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a Holiday Giving Program to support residents in need. This year, SYFS is holding the collection drive early. Read the full article → from SYFS Holiday Giving: Seeking and offering help
Southborough Police recently issued an alert about people acting suspiciously in Town last week. I’m also rounding up other news from and about the SPD. Read the full article → from Police Update: Suspicious activity alert, training on use of force, Pink patches, logs and more
For the sixth year, two Southborough teens are raising funds to buy gifts for children in the hospital over the holidays. Read the full article → from Buy “Planners for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
The Board of Selectmen and the Southborough Golf Club management company are again partnering to support ALS research and care. Read the full article → from Play Golf for ALS ONE – Heritage Day weekend