I missed some big news earlier this month about a resident who is credited with saving a life at a big Little League game. Read the full article → from Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
Residents
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Marks its 5th Season, Hits 5 Ton Mark (Updated)
A Southborough neighborhood is continuing to grow food for area shelters and pantries.
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 Marks its 5th Season, Hits 5 Ton Mark (Updated)
CA: Southborough’s Jandrue named Commonwealth Heroine
The Community Advocate posted news that Southborough’s Barbara Jandrue “was announced as a Class of 2024 Commonwealth Heroine in honor of her dedication and hard work” in town. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough’s Jandrue named Commonwealth Heroine
BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
This spring, two BSA troops held ceremonies to honor the latest round of Southborough Eagle Scouts. And another Southborough troop completed a community service project and shared news on a big Eagle Scout project. I’m rounding all of that up to share with readers. Read the full article → from BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
St. Mark’s pastor promoted to Bishop
Rev. Phil LaBelle was elected Bishop for the Olympia Diocese
A Southborough Episcopal Priest has been elected Bishop for western Washington. After 13 years serving at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Rev. Philip LaBelle will be relocating for his new post this summer. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s pastor promoted to Bishop
Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
The community is invited to a closing reception for an art exhibit at the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
SYFS' Mental Health Awareness month will wrap up with a celebration, including the annual award presented by the Youth Commission
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. The reception will feature music, art and light refreshments in honor of Mental Health Awareness month.
It will also include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
The partners behind Metro West Mini Splits chose their Southborough location based on their hometown roots.
Community members showed up to support the Grand Opening for a business owned by partners who grew up in Southborough. Read the full article → from New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
St. Mark’s School is doing some well deserved bragging. Two students will be competing in an international science and engineering fair after earning two of the top three prizes at the state competition. One of them is a Southborough resident. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
14 Southborough runners will be part of the pack in this morning’s big marathon. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
March Madness Glory for Southborough Native
Anyone who has been following the men’s March Madness already knows that for the second straight year, Southborough native Alex Karaban helped UConn win the championship.
There’s been plenty of press coverage of Karaban lately. Here are a couple of highlights that might interest readers. Read the full article → from March Madness Glory for Southborough Native
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories
“Spring Fever” story night featuring a Southborough StorySLAM Champ — Saturday
Arts Wayland is promoting a “Spring Fever” night of stories and music this Saturday featuring “some of New England’s best tellers from the Moth stage.” The event will include Southborough’s Catherine Weber, a “three-time Moth StorySLAM champion”. Read the full article → from “Spring Fever” story night featuring a Southborough StorySLAM Champ — Saturday
“Miss Southborough Teen USA” seeking community support (Updated)
Southborough is the hometown of a finalist in the in the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageant. Read the full article → from “Miss Southborough Teen USA” seeking community support (Updated)