There have been a number of Southborough-related stories in the local media of late, more than I’ve been able to keep up with. So, in an attempt to get us all up-to-speed, here is a collection of stories from the past couple of weeks you may have missed. Read the full article → from Roundup: Southborough stories in the media
Each year millions of keys representing millions of dollars in scrap metal get tossed in the trash. When Southborough resident Emily van Nort cam across a large stash of spare keys while cleaning out a space in the Arts Center, she got an idea about how to use the keys to do some good. Read the full article → from Donate old keys to help the Southborough Food Pantry
Trottier sixth grader Kaasinath Balagurnath wants to make a difference in the fight against world hunger. While a fifth grader at Neary, Kaasinath created a team on the UN-sponsored website freerice.com, where he and his fellow students answered trivia questions to earn donations of rice for those in need. At last check, Kaasinath and his team had donated nearly 100,000 grains of rice. Read the full article → from Doing good: Trottier student raises awareness of world hunger
Earlier this month three Southborough boys earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. It’s quite an accomplishment for a scout. Read the full article → from Southborough Troop 1 celebrates three new Eagle Scouts
The following is a letter from Southborough native Kerry Kendall, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan with the US Army. Having been in Afghanistan since February, Kerry was the recipient of care packages sent from Southborough this spring. The care packages included letters from an inquisitive bunch of Southborough students. Kerry’s letter below is in answer to their questions about her life as a soldier and more. Read the full article → from Questions for a Southborough soldier
Southborough teenager Monica Canepa will take to the stage this weekend in the Boston Children’s Theater production of the this summer’s most popular musical comedy “Legally Blonde.” Monica will join a cast of students ages 14 through 19 in the performance. Read the full article → from Southborough teen in Boston Children’s Theater production of ‘Legally Blonde’
Nikki Wrin led a talented North All Star team to a 16-5 win over the South at the Harry Agganis Girls Lacrosse All Star classic last month at the Manning Bowl in Lynn. Read the full article → from Wrin takes MVP trophy at lacrosse all-star game
One former resident’s Southborough education will be put to the test this week. Southborough native Matt Samberg will compete on “Jeopardy!” on Friday night. Read the full article → from Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday
In her recently-published third novel, Southborough author Ann Port takes a turn at historical fiction. A Fair Exchange is a novel and mystery set in Munich and Dachau during World War II. Read the full article → from Southborough author Ann Port releases her third novel
Earlier this week a group of Southborough residents gathered at the Senior Center to package up gifts from home to send to soldiers serving overseas, including one Southborough native far from home. Read the full article → from Care packages sent to troops, as special thanks comes in from overseas
Yesterday I shared the story of Patrick Solomon, who will compete in the MLB’s Pitch, Hit, and Run competition at Fenway Park this weekend. There are plenty of other Southborough youngsters who, like Patrick, are doing great things on the field. Here are some of their stories. Read the full article → from Young athletes from Southborough have success on the field
Southborough fourth grader Patrick Solomon has proven he can pitch, he can hit, and he can run. This weekend he’ll take his skills to Fenway Park. Read the full article → from Southborough fourth grader to compete at Fenway Park this weekend
Metrowest Daily News reporter Brad Petrishan got an unexpected response when he called Southborough Selectman Dan Kolenda on his cell phone this week. Here’s what happened. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectman heeds the call out of Africa
Two long-time Southborough residents passed away this week. John Misener, 85, died on Saturday after a long illness, and Evelyn Johnson, 94, passed away on Monday after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Southborough lost two long-time residents this week