Finn School has important new additions to their playground this fall thanks to Finn SOS, Recreation, Friends of Southborough Recreation, and New England Recreation Group. Read the full article → from Finn thanks sponsors for new playground equipment (Updated)
Charities/Making a difference
8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Southborough 8th graders are invited to join a Youth in Philanthropy group being launched in town. Read the full article → from 8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
SYFS is seeking families with K- 12th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteers grades 6-12 and adults 21+ to be mentors and/or work on community service projects. Read the full article → from Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website
The Southborough Trails Committee (STC) asked me to share some thank yous and some news. Most of it relates to the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. But it’s also worth noting that it’s now easier to find information of all of the Town’s trails. Read the full article → from Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website
Join the group Ice Bucket Challenge for SHIFSTRONG – Saturday at Summer Nights
This Saturday, friends of Brian Shifrin and his family are asking the community to show their support for their fight against ALS. The public is invited to join a group event version of the “Ice Bucket Challenge”. Read the full article → from Join the group Ice Bucket Challenge for SHIFSTRONG – Saturday at Summer Nights
Letter: Harold E. Fay Memorial Field
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Harold E. Fay Memorial Field
Dunkin Donuts donates – over $200K to NECC
Southborough’s NECC happily accepted a big check from local Dunkin Donuts business owners last week. Read the full article → from Dunkin Donuts donates – over $200K to NECC
Join “100 Women of Southborough” to make a charitable difference
A group of women from Southborough are working together to make a difference. To make a real impact, they are seeking power in numbers. Read the full article → from Join “100 Women of Southborough” to make a charitable difference
Police update: Fighting Breast Cancer, Co-running Jr Academy, and logs including burglary
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police update: Fighting Breast Cancer, Co-running Jr Academy, and logs including burglary
Support Southborough cyclists in the PMC
A father-daughter team from Southborough will be among those cycling the Pan Mass Challenge this weekend. Read the full article → from Support Southborough cyclists in the PMC
Retiring Southborough Conservation agent honored at state level
Southborough’s Conservation Agent is retiring this month. Apparently, it’s not just our Town that will be missing her contributions when she relocates to the Big Apple. Read the full article → from Retiring Southborough Conservation agent honored at state level
Scout Roundup: Southborough Boy and Girl Scouts achievements and honors
I’m rounding up more Scout news that I’m overdue in sharing. It includes good works by Troop 1 and a Silver Award earned by two Girl Scouts for their efforts in town. Read the full article → from Scout Roundup: Southborough Boy and Girl Scouts achievements and honors
SEF announces 2018 Grants
SEF’s latest announcement reveals what past fundraisers will make possible next year. Read the full article → from SEF announces 2018 Grants
Southborough Police Roundup: Patrolman saves life, seeking new Officer, Seniors ask to show support, and latest logs
I have news to share from and about the Southborough Police Department. In contrast to last week, most of it is feel-good. Read the full article → from Southborough Police Roundup: Patrolman saves life, seeking new Officer, Seniors ask to show support, and latest logs