coming-together during Covid-19

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.)

Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough

February 18, 2021 09:55:50 AM

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.

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St Matthew’s Youth Ministry’s Souper Bowl a success

February 12, 2021 04:46:22 PM

St. Matthew’s Youth Ministry shared news of their successful Souper Bowl collection drive.

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Southborough partnering on Vaccine Clinic for ages 75+ (including homebound patients) starting Friday

February 9, 2021 04:50:24 PM

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.

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Peace Parade (and Valentines) to thank frontline workers this Saturday

February 8, 2021 08:59:50 AM

Community groups in Southborough are asking the public to help thank frontline workers, including local hospital medical professionals, food service workers, and cleaning staff.

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School nurses get second vaccine shots

February 5, 2021 03:40:01 PM

Yesterday, school nurses that were vaccinated in a Covid-19 Clinic held by a Southborough resident received their second dose.

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Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough

February 3, 2021 09:50:24 AM

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.

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Postponed: “Peace Parade of Thanks” (Updated)

January 15, 2021 01:20:47 PM

I just learned that the event is being postponed due to forecasts of heavy rain and high winds.

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Disposable facemasks for veterans available through Southborough Rotary

January 14, 2021 03:07:54 PM

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.

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Southborough doctor held Covid Vaccination Clinic for school nurses

January 12, 2021 12:25:17 PM

Southborough’s Dr. Louis Kuchnir used his nearby Kuchnir Dermatology office to vaccinate close to 100 people, including at least 65 public school nurses.

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Community turned out in celebration of Arthur Butler’s 100th Birthday

January 11, 2021 09:22:03 AM

Southborough veterans joined members of the community to celebrate a former resident and WWII combat veteran’s 100th Birthday.

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Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)

January 8, 2021 06:28:14 PM

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.

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Looking back at 2020: Coming together during Coronavirus

December 31, 2020 09:00:40 AM

Before we say good riddance to the year, I’m revisiting stories I ran in 2020 tagged “Coming together during Coronavirus”.

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Rotary marked its 60th year with exemplary service to Southborough

December 29, 2020 07:50:07 AM

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.

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