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Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events

The Tricentennial Committee presents: Mark your Calendars for an unforgettable year, 300 years in the making

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[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]

Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events

Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

SCAC has announced that they are short the number of members needed to conduct official business

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Last week, I shared a number of government committee vacancies in need of filling. That was initially prompted by the Town advertising for volunteers to join the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.

But what I hadn’t shared, and just learned, is that the SCAC “has only three active members and needs at least five members to conduct official business.” Read the full article → from Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more (Updated)

Join a Town committee to support the arts and recreation, protect wetlands, "give back" to the community, and/or hone skills to further your career.

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The Town is advertising its need for___. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with vacancies. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more (Updated)

Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Request free awareness-raising lawn signs/ribbons and participate in SYFS efforts to "encourage connection" this September.

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Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.

The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

The Devlins have very personal reasons for supporting the search for advances in treating Type 1 Diabetes

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This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.

For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Message to the Future

Help Create Southborough's 2027 Time Capsule

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[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]

Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Message to the Future

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