SYBA is boasting about members who excelled at the KofC District competition. Read the full article → from KofC Free Throw District Champs
KofC Free Throw District Champs
Residents
Southborough’s Jack-Jack competing in Westminster’s Agility Championships (Updated)
This weekend, an energetic, young Southborough resident will be competing in a prestigious “Agility Championship” in New York, that the public can live stream. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Jack-Jack competing in Westminster’s Agility Championships (Updated)
Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
Resident thanks rescuers and experts who saved her's and her friend's lives.
The rescue of two hikers on Mount Washington early on Monday morning made headlines. I’m sharing the news, an update from the Southborough resident who was rescued, and her thanks to rescuers. Read the full article → from Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
Every winter, Southborough Cub Scouts hold a “Pinewood Derby” competition. This year, I received word of a town first in this year’s competition. The scout who won the top honor wasn’t a Cub Scout. It was a Southborough Girl Scout. Read the full article → from Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
A Southborough neighborhood is sharing an update on its growing success supporting area shelters and food pantries through its community garden.
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their fifth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
Residents to perform in the Nutcracker
Two Trottier students will be part of the Hanover Theater's annual production over Thanksgiving weekend.
Over Thanksgiving weekend, Hanover Theater is putting on its annual production of the Nutcracker. Two young Southborough residents will be among the ballet slippered cast. Read the full article → from Residents to perform in the Nutcracker
GoFundMe to help former residents “rebuild” after Hurricane Helene
Fundraiser to help Cathy Gerson and Steve Lee
Among those whose properties were hard hit by Hurricane Helene are two former longtime residents of Southborough. Friends are asking the community to donate funds to help former residents who “lost everything” in the storm. Read the full article → from GoFundMe to help former residents “rebuild” after Hurricane Helene
Heritage Day Ceremony for bench at Heritage Park honoring Kim Tolander
On Heritage Day, the Town will hold a dedication ceremony in the new “Heritage Park”. The ceremony is to commemorate a bench that is dedicated to a late Southborough resident, Kim Tolander. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Ceremony for bench at Heritage Park honoring Kim Tolander
Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
A Southborough daycare is celebrating 30 years of caring for wee ones. Wee Care for Little People is inviting their friends to join them for an Open House this Saturday. Read the full article → from Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
Southborough author publishes “Tale of Colors, Family, & Self-Love”
Resident publishes children's book "Max's Life in Blue".
Southborough has another author in its midst. Caysey Harvey reached out, seeking community support for her self-published children’s book, “Max’s Life in Blue “. Read the full article → from Southborough author publishes “Tale of Colors, Family, & Self-Love”
CA: St. Matthew’s Rev. Flynn celebrates 60th anniversary
In June, St. Matthew’s parish celebrated its pastor’s 60th year as a priest, with more than half of that serving the parishioners of the Southborough church. The Community Advocate covered the big anniversary. Read the full article → from CA: St. Matthew’s Rev. Flynn celebrates 60th anniversary
SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Volunteers have been helping maintain SOLF trails for public access. You can still lend a hand this summer. Read the full article → from SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Southborough Historical Society Update
Progress on Fayville Hall renovation (and call for donations), updated timeline for opening the History & Arts Center, and remembering Donna McDaniel and her work
Last week, the Southborough Historical Society posted news (and photos) on its progress renovating historic Fayville Hall to be a new History & Arts Center, plus how they are remembering a late town history buff — Donna McDaniels.
I followed up for a few more details, and am sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society Update
CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
Yesterday, the Community Advocate posted a story that included and interview with a Southborough violinist. The Algonquin junior is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) that performed in a European tour this summer. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour