This year’s winner of the Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction is Prudence Webster. Read the full article → from Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction awarded to Prudence Webster
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Laurie Sugarman- Whittier Wellness Award winner and nominees
Chelsea Bradway was selected from the “well-rounded and deserving list” of 2021 nominees. Read the full article → from Laurie Sugarman- Whittier Wellness Award winner and nominees
St Matthew’s Youth Ministry’s Souper Bowl a success
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
School nurses get second vaccine shots
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
NECC vaccinating students and direct-care staff
Yesterday, the Southborough based institute for autism received enough doses of a Covid-19 vaccine for all of its students ages 16 and older and NECC’s direct-care staff. Read the full article → from NECC vaccinating students and direct-care staff
Barbara Jandrue awarded Laurie Sugarman-Whittier Wellness Award
Barbara Jandrue racked up another honor for her service to Southborough. This time she is being recognized as a human services advocate. Read the full article → from Barbara Jandrue awarded Laurie Sugarman-Whittier Wellness Award
Charity roundup: More support for families in need and more community members doing good
I have a number of items to share about organizations and residents doing good this season. Read the full article → from Charity roundup: More support for families in need and more community members doing good
Art teacher Denise Johnson recognized for her service to the community through the Library
The Southborough Library announced this year’s recipient of the 6th Annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. Read the full article → from Art teacher Denise Johnson recognized for her service to the community through the Library
Brunch Bunch will be “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” in Southborough on Saturday
A “bunch” of ladies who normally make their “Strides Against Breast Cancer” in Boston, will be walking in Southborough tomorrow. Read the full article → from Brunch Bunch will be “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” in Southborough on Saturday
Rotary news: 1,000 masks to New England Center for Children; Successful Campership Drive
New England Center for Children informed me about the Southborough Rotary Club’s latest good work. It prompted me to check in on their other works. Read the full article → from Rotary news: 1,000 masks to New England Center for Children; Successful Campership Drive
India Association of Greater Boston honoring Southborough junior for Community Excellence
Another Southborough resident is being honored. The India Association of Greater Boston announced that Algonquin junior Cynthia Rajeshkanna will receive one of its two 2020 Community Youth Excellence Awards. The news was shared by India New England News. Read the full article → from India Association of Greater Boston honoring Southborough junior for Community Excellence
Resident honored by American Cancer Society for longtime “remarkable” contribution
Over the course of 16 years, Southborough’s Nia Benoit has helped raise $300,000 for the American Cancer Society. Read the full article → from Resident honored by American Cancer Society for longtime “remarkable” contribution
Food Pantry update: More generous donations and thank yous
Recently, Middlesex Savings Bank announced that it is contributing $5,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. I decided to check in for an update on other donations to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Food Pantry update: More generous donations and thank yous
Southborough’s Joseph Zhang named National Merit Scholar
Last week, The National Merit Scholarship issued the announcement that another Southborough resident received a high honor. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Joseph Zhang named National Merit Scholar