Between now and Patriots Day, I’ll be featuring stories of runners donning bibs for a cause. First up is Nathan Rhind. Read the full article → from 2019 Marathon: Nathan Rhind for Michael Lisnow Respite Center
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is again seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: More volunteer drivers needed
Resident Mark Fallon, a fellow veteran, shared on his blog some memories of John Wilson. They included Wilson’s influence on him and his thoughts of how the public can honor him. Read the full article → from Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service
GWCF has announced the window for scholarships is open and available to Southborough residents (as members of Worcester County). Read the full article → from Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 4
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donated $1.4M to charities including $50K for the Southborough community
Trottier Middle School is hosting another special Special Olympics fundraiser. Read the full article → from Trottier’s 2nd annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Feb 13
The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the 5th annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. And I owe a late congrats to last year’s winner. Read the full article → from Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” deadline is March 1st
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported the holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners thank sponsors
On February 2nd, you are invited to “Roller Skate for the Shifrins”. Read the full article → from “Roller Skate for Shifrins” – February 2
The Southborough Food Pantry asked me to share an announcement. Any Federal workers in our comunity who aren’t receiving checks due to the government shut down should make use of their services. Read the full article → from Federal workers can get help from the Southborough Food Pantry
100+ Southborough women gather to hear presentations, cast votes, and make combined donations towards a big difference. Read the full article → from More than “100 Women of Southborough” making a charitable difference – next meeting March 7 (Updated)
On Saturday afternoon, residents and special guests gathered to hold a “Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Unity”. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Community vigil for Peace and Unity
Southborough residents promoting peace and unity invite you to join them for an outdoor candlelight vigil. Read the full article → from Rain or Shine – Outdoor Vigil for Peace and Unity – “Celebrate Our Community” on Saturday (Updated)
Often at New Years, “the blog” shares a Year in review. But this year is a special milestone. This summer marked the MySouthborough.com’s 10 year anniversary – and my 5 year anniversary as the blogger behind it. Read the full article → from Years in Review: Looking back at the last 10+ years