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.)
Southborough veterans joined members of the community to celebrate a former resident and WWII combat veteran’s 100th Birthday. Read the full article → from Community turned out in celebration of Arthur Butler’s 100th Birthday
This year, the public is invited to use cars instead of candles as the annual Vigil for Peace and Unity is converted into a show of appreciation. Read the full article → from Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
Before we say good riddance to the year, I’m revisiting stories I ran in 2020 tagged “Coming together during Coronavirus”. Read the full article → from Looking back at 2020: Coming together during Coronavirus
While Rotary’s community events had to be cut due to the pandemic, the community’s need for support grew. Rotary members did what they always do and stepped up to help. Read the full article → from Rotary marked its 60th year with exemplary service to Southborough
Recently, Middlesex Savings Bank announced that it is contributing another $10,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $10,000 more to Southborough Food Pantry
Senior Center Director Pam Lefrancois asked me to share their news and a big thanks. Read the full article → from Senior Center thanks Falconi and supporters of the virtual golf tournament
Small groups of parents/caregivers and tots are serenading seniors from a social distance. Read the full article → from Spreading Holiday Cheer: Kindergroup caroling for seniors
Metrowest Daily News covered the success of a state testing program at stopping the spread of Covid-19 at Southborough based Eagle Leasing. Read the full article → from MWDN: “Stop the Spread” testing stopped outbreak at Southborough company
Thanks to individual donations and collection drives, the Pantry was stocked up in time for Thanksgiving. Read the full article → from Food Pantry thanks community for helping many families through Thanksgiving
Reminder, this year Southborough Youth & Family Services’ Holiday Giving Program is scheduled to end earlier than usual. Read the full article → from Reminder: SYFS Holiday Giving Drive deadline is Nov 30th
It looks like the community stepped up to show its generosity to the pantry. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry thanks community for support
A local non-profit supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities is seeking donations to help member families through “this particularly challenging holiday season.” Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Food Drive for families with children and adults with developmental disabilities
Since Southborough’s Scouting for Food was cancelled this year, Boy Scout Troop 92 came up with another way to help collect items for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Food Pantry Collection to be held at Transfer Station (Updated – revised needs list)
Yesterday, the Town issued the official application. Read the full article → from Rent and Mortgage Assistance applications now being accepted on rolling basis