Above: I’m sharing important information from the Tricentennial Committee’s latest newsletter. (images cropped from newsletter)
With less than 18 months until the Town kicks off celebrating it’s 300th anniversary, the Tricentennial Committee is continuing to raise funds for the “Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration”.
The committee’s latest newsletter promotes a range of sponsorship opportunities (and calls for volunteers to help with fundraising efforts).
Fundraising Call
The August newsletter pitches:
From Vision to Celebration:
Fueling a Once-in-a-Lifetime CelebrationAs we prepare to honor Southborough’s remarkable 300-year legacy, the Friends of Southborough 300, Inc. is hard at work to ensure that the Tricentennial Celebration in 2027 is truly inclusive—offering a year of signature events that welcome and engage every resident in our community.
Our fundraising goal reflects the scale and ambition of this once-in-a-lifetime milestone:
- Event Production & Programming: $350,000
- (Parade, Drone Show, House Tour, Music Festival, Re-enactments)
- Public Safety & Logistics: $50,000
- Marketing, Promotion & Coordination: $25,000
- Legacy Projects & Installations: $25,000
- Total Fundraising Goal: $450,000
To meet this goal, we are excited to announce sponsorship opportunities at every level:
- Southborough 300 Elite Circle Sponsor – $100,000
- Southborough 300 Pinnacle Sponsor – $50,000
- Southborough 300 Founders Sponsor – $25,000
- Southborough 300 Community Champion Sponsor – $10,000
- Southborough 300 Supporter Sponsor – $5,000
- Friend of Southborough 300 – $1,000
Sponsorships made before the end of 2025 at $10,000 or more can be spread over three years. All donations are tax deductible to the extent that the law permits. These sponsorships will help us deliver a yearlong series of unforgettable experiences while ensuring that every resident can participate fully—regardless of cost.
We are proud to share that we have already:
- Identified several major sponsorship prospects
- Researched and tailored proposals to meet individual corporate giving requirements
- Initiated conversations with key organizations and are homing in on at least three Elite Circle Sponsors to anchor our campaign.
We have received two Community Champion Sponsorships at the $10,000 level, one from The Southborough Community Fund and one from local realtor, Ginny Martins & Associates. We are grateful for their support. This strong start puts us well on the path toward our goal and sets the stage for a vibrant, inclusive Tricentennial year. If you or your business would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at Southborough300@southboroughma.com.
Help Make History Happen —
Join the Fundraising Committee!Join our Fundraising Committee and play a key role in bringing the celebration to life. Whether you have experience with fundraising or just a passion for community, we’d love to have you on board. The fundraising team is led by Ginny Martins, Karen Anglim, Julie Connelly & Kathy Cook. Please contact Ginny for more information.
Other News from the Committee
Fundraising isn’t the only volunteer role available. They’re also seeking more members for the Tricentennial Committee. You can sign up for that through the Town’s Board and Committee volunteer form here.
The newsletter also includes a save-the-date for a free Ice Cream Social on September 7th:
Get the SCOOP on Tricentennial Programs
Join us Sunday, September 7 | 2–4 PM | Heritage ParkStop by for a free scoop of Ice Cream and a sneak peek at plans for Southborough’s Tricentennial Celebration in 2027!
Chat with the Tricentennial Committee, discover what’s in store for this once-in-a-lifetime year of celebration. Learn how you can be part of this historic milestone and support it by donating for a commemorative engraved brick in Heritage Park — a lasting legacy for generations to come.
We will be serving Richardson’s Ice Cream, provided in cooperation with Southborough’s own teen ice cream entrepreneur, Connor Lester, who opened an ice cream shop inside Sperry’s on Rte. 9. (Read more about Connor in Beth Melo’s article on mysouthborough.com.
The newsletter also spotlights interesting historical information about the old Fayville Railroad Station and other Tricentennial related news. You can read the full newsletter here.
To sign up to get future newsletters, email the committee at Southborough300@southboroughma.com.
