Stories about how the Southborough Community is reaching out to is to offer aid, help others feel less isolated, spread some joy or help mitigate stress during the stay-at-home and social distancing advisories. (You can find these under "coming-together" in the Features menu.)
This summer, one of the Pine Hill Meadow Victory Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts. Read the full article → from “Pine Hill Meadow Victory Garden” continues to give
A Southborough scout is holding an off-site collection of First-Aid and Hygiene items “to help all Southborough residents that aren’t able to afford these vital items to stay healthy”. Read the full article → from Food Pantry: Off-site location for donating personal care/hygiene, infant care, and first-aid items
The Town is renewing its Rent/Mortgage Assistance program. Read the full article → from Town again offering Rent and Mortgage Assistance
A group of Southborough mothers have been volunteering their time and energy to book Covid-19 vaccination appointments for Southborough teachers and seniors. Read the full article → from Volunteers helping Southborough teachers and seniors book Vaccine appointments
For the second year running, Southborough Kindergroup won’t be able to hold it’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt. This year, they came up with an even better (pandemic-safe) substitute than last spring. Read the full article → from Kindergroup announcing Easter Scavenger Hunt for the “Golden Egg Raffle Basket”
The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
The opportunity is now being promoted to ages 65+ and those in senior housing, but other phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
St. Matthew’s Youth Ministry shared news of their successful Souper Bowl collection drive. Read the full article → from St Matthew’s Youth Ministry’s Souper Bowl a success
The Town just posted important news about a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic. Southborough seniors ages 75 or older (and anyone who was eligible under Phase 1 of the state’s rollout) are eligible. According to the announcement, special appointments are even available to qualified homebound seniors. Read the full article → from Southborough partnering on Vaccine Clinic for ages 75+ (including homebound patients) starting Friday
Community groups in Southborough are asking the public to help thank frontline workers, including local hospital medical professionals, food service workers, and cleaning staff. Read the full article → from Peace Parade (and Valentines) to thank frontline workers this Saturday
Yesterday, school nurses that were vaccinated in a Covid-19 Clinic held by a Southborough resident received their second dose. Read the full article → from School nurses get second vaccine shots
The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
Top priority is residents aged 75+, but future phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
I just learned that the event is being postponed due to forecasts of heavy rain and high winds. Read the full article → from Postponed: “Peace Parade of Thanks” (Updated)
The Rotary Club of Southborough is continuing to distribute facemasks. This time, they are making a public offer for Southborough Veterans in need of disposable masks. Read the full article → from Disposable facemasks for veterans available through Southborough Rotary
Southborough’s Dr. Louis Kuchnir used his nearby Kuchnir Dermatology office to vaccinate close to 100 people, including at least 65 public school nurses. Read the full article → from Southborough doctor held Covid Vaccination Clinic for school nurses