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.)
There won’t be a Town-wide date for donating to the Southborough Food Pantry, but scouts in town will still be encouraged to help collect items to stock the pantry this fall. Meanwhile, the pantry is looking for support right now to prepare for Thanksgiving. Read the full article → from Food Pantry: Thanksgiving items needed by 13th, Needs list, and Scouting for Food cancellation
SYFS is alerting residents in need of help through the holidays this year that it’s time to apply. Read the full article → from Apply ASAP for support through SYFS’ Holiday Giving program
Girl Scouts organized a jack-o’-lantern event for their members that they are inviting the public to view this weekend. Read the full article → from Jack-o’-lantern Drive By – Friday night through Saturday
Last night, the Board of Selectmen approved a proposal to provide assistance to Southborough residents financially hit by the pandemic. Read the full article → from Selectmen working to quickly approve program for Rent/Mortgage Assistance
The grant application window for a new round closes this Friday. The final round opens the following week, but only while funds last. Read the full article → from New rounds of grants for small business with ≤5 employees: Apply quickly
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
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a Holiday Giving Program to support residents in need. This year, SYFS is holding the collection drive early. Read the full article → from SYFS Holiday Giving: Seeking and offering help
This week, the Town was awarded a $24,500 grant, to help create outdoor seating areas. The grant was secured by the EDC. Read the full article → from Grant awarded to increase/enhance outdoor seating for Southborough restaurants and public spaces
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Pine Hill Rd’s neighborhood garden supporting the hungry is a model use of open space
The Rotary Club is working with Main Street Bank to maximize support for camp scholarships for Southborough residents. The support is expected to be needed more than ever in our community next summer. Read the full article → from Rotary seeking “Cash for Camperships” – some donations matched by Main Street Bank today
A Southborough resident is holding a special drive to collect clothing, books, and art supplies for Bournewood Hospital. Read the full article → from Collection drive for psychiatric patients
The grant application window opened this week. Read the full article → from Qualified businesses with 5 or less employees can apply for up to $10K in grants now through Sept 25
Southborough Council of the Arts has put a call out for artists of all ages to share, inspire and “celebrate our Southborough Silver Linings”. The council is seeking artistic contributions, including art, stories, songs, or poems. Read the full article → from Call for “Artistic Expression” focusing on “Silver Linings” around the “uncertainty”
SYFS is inviting the public to sip your coffee, meet members of our community, hear helpful information and share a laugh. Read the full article → from Coffee Talk promoting August schedule