By all accounts, Southborough last week lost a remarkable resident. Twenty-nine year-old Michael Sampson died of a rare genetic disease. Yesterday the Metrowest Daily News ran a profile of him that is worth a read. Read the full article → from MWDN: Given lemons, Southborough man made lemonade
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Southborough soldier welcomed home
After ten months serving with the Special Forces in Afghanistan, First Lieutenant Kerry Kendall came home to Southborough this weekend. A group of family and friends gathered in the center of town Monday morning – never mind the freezing rain – to celebrate her safe return. Read the full article → from Southborough soldier welcomed home
PHOTOS: Neary students raise money for St. Jude
A group of Neary fourth graders raised just under $100 selling hot chocolate on Wednesday. They’re donating the proceeds to St. Jude Hospital. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Neary students raise money for St. Jude
Christopher Weigl was Eagle Scout, promising photographer
Southborough is mourning the loss today of Christopher Weigl, the 23-year-old Boston University student who was killed in a bicycle accident in Boston yesterday. Weigl grew up in Southborough and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at age 14. He graduated from Skidmore College and was attending BU to pursue a masters in photojournalism. He played the clarinet. Read the full article → from Christopher Weigl was Eagle Scout, promising photographer
Breaking news: BU student from Southborough dies in bicycle accident
A Boston University graduate student from Southborough died this morning in an accident on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. Twenty-three year old Christopher Weigl was killed when his bicycle collided with a tractor-trailer as the vehicle was making a turn onto Saint Paul Street. Read the full article → from Breaking news: BU student from Southborough dies in bicycle accident
Southborough businesswoman embarks on a new adventure
Nancy Engel says she has always been an adventurer. She has lived in Brazil and Venezuela, and has traveled extensively in France, Turkey, and other parts of the world. For the longtime Southborough resident and businesswoman, a new adventure will soon begin. Read the full article → from Southborough businesswoman embarks on a new adventure
Local author wants to help families preserve precious memories
What better time to share family memories than the holiday season? Local author and historian Donna McDaniel hopes to enable families do just that by offering a new service that not only helps family members share memories, but also preserve them. Read the full article → from Local author wants to help families preserve precious memories
Donations from Southborough arrive in hurricane-battered New Jersey
Earlier today a tractor trailer pulled into Toms River, New Jersey. In it were blankets, water, food, diapers, and other necessities to help a township ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. The supplies were collected by a group of Southborough moms who felt compelled to do what they could to help. Read the full article → from Donations from Southborough arrive in hurricane-battered New Jersey
Reminder: Donations for hurricane victims accepted until Tuesday at noon (UPDATED)
Here’s the latest update from the group of Southborough moms who are collecting items to send to the community of Toms River, New Jersey, which was devastated by Hurricane Sandy one week ago today. Donations need to be in by tomorrow at noon. Read the full article → from Reminder: Donations for hurricane victims accepted until Tuesday at noon (UPDATED)
Southborough residents collecting donations for hurricane victims: Here’s how you can help
As of Thursday night, power was restored to all residents of Southborough. Schools are back in session, town offices are open, and downed trees are being cut up and carted away. Life may be returning to normal in Southborough, but it will be some time before those most impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be able to say the same. Read the full article → from Southborough residents collecting donations for hurricane victims: Here’s how you can help
Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Southborough resident Lisa Braccio said when she held her first care package drive in 2005 to benefit troops overseas, she never dreamed she would still be at it 16 drives later. But she is, and she and co-organizer Debbie Depp Wilson sent along these words of thanks to those who contributed to their latest drive held this past weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Doing good: Girl Scout organizes training program for special needs babysitters
This is the latest in the Doing Good series which features stories of Southborough residents who are doing their part to help the causes they hold near and dear. Read the full article → from Doing good: Girl Scout organizes training program for special needs babysitters
Southborough’s Lisa Braccio to be honored as a ‘Good Scout’
Congratulations to Southborough resident Lisa Braccio who will be honored next month with the Knox Trail Council’s Good Scout award. The award recognizes Lisa’s work organizing semi-annual care package drives for the troops. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Lisa Braccio to be honored as a ‘Good Scout’
Doing good: Southborough mother to race for firefighter’s son
We hear a lot about all the wonderful people who compete in various races to raise money for charity: 5K’s, bike races, marathons, and the like. On Saturday, Southborough mother Linda Ledoux will be one of those people racing for charity, but her race is going to be considerably faster – and louder – than most. Read the full article → from Doing good: Southborough mother to race for firefighter’s son