Two eleven year old hometown girls founded their own charity this year. Read the full article → from Southborough girls founded “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients
Residents
Town employee news: Alice Kavanaugh retirement, Sarah Cassell promotion
Last week, the Southborough Senior Center celebrated the retirement of Alice Kavanaugh at age 95. And an update on SYFS staff changes. Read the full article → from Town employee news: Alice Kavanaugh retirement, Sarah Cassell promotion
Non-Christmas activities this weekend: Sports, musical, and a book signing (Updated)
Before I flood the blog with all the Christmas hooplah planned for this weekend, here’s a look at activities that have nothing to do with the holidays. Read the full article → from Non-Christmas activities this weekend: Sports, musical, and a book signing (Updated)
Roundup: Community professionals and employees in the news (Updated)
Several professionals who live or work in our community have made headlines, recent and not-so-recent. So, it’s time to catch you up on community news. (I’m expanding this beyond Southborough, because one member of Algonquin’s community is definitely worthy of inclusion here.) Read the full article → from Roundup: Community professionals and employees in the news (Updated)
Resident Roundup: Cancer surviving duo, Southborough mermaids, and a new life chapter
Local media posted some stories and pictures worth sharing about Southborough residents. So, I’m rounding them up for you. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: Cancer surviving duo, Southborough mermaids, and a new life chapter
Cub reporter update: New gig on NESN (starting Sunday), Clinton interview, and more
Shayna Rose, Southborough’s 3rd grade celebrity interviewer, has been at it again. Read the full article → from Cub reporter update: New gig on NESN (starting Sunday), Clinton interview, and more
Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Stone on his 100th birthday
One of the town’s most well-respected elders, Dr. Timothy Stone, reached a big milestone today. The retired physician turned 100 years old today. Read the full article → from Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Stone on his 100th birthday
Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
Earlier this summer, I shared a Southborough cyclist’s commitment to the bike-a-thon. Since then, I’ve heard from two more asking me to share their information about the Jimmy Fund fundraiser. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
NECC resident raising funds through Falmouth Road Race
On August 16th, 12,000 runners will gather at Woods Hole for the 43rd Falmouth Road Race. One of those runners taking on the 7 mile course deserves a spotlight. Read the full article → from NECC resident raising funds through Falmouth Road Race
Southborough walkers for Jimmy Fund
The 2015 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk takes place on September 27. Some of Southborough’s loyalists to the cause have already set up fundraising pages. Those I don’t know about are encouraged to share theirs. Read the full article → from Southborough walkers for Jimmy Fund
Southborough cub reporter interviews Frozen’s “Elsa” and lets go in front of thousands
This summer, Woodward’s Shayna Rose snagged face time with the voice behind the beloved Frozen character Elsa. Read the full article → from Southborough cub reporter interviews Frozen’s “Elsa” and lets go in front of thousands
Photo Gallery: 4th annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony
Southborough Little League honored one of its own in the 4th annual remembrance of another one of its own. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: 4th annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony
Pan-Mass Challenge 2015: Support resident’s fundraising for the Jimmy Fund
The 36th annual Pan-Mass Challenge takes place this August. And at least one Southborough cyclists has committed to the bike-a-thon. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge 2015: Support resident’s fundraising for the Jimmy Fund
Author night: Hometown writer on miraculous moments in youth/amateur sports – Tuesday night
Southborough’s Kirk Westphal will be speaking at the Southborough Library tomorrow night. The local author will be sharing his experiences and reading from his book No Ordinary Game: Miraculous Moments in Backyards and Sandlots. Read the full article → from Author night: Hometown writer on miraculous moments in youth/amateur sports – Tuesday night