Above: If you’d like to have flowers in your yard this year that support native pollinators, you have a second chance to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Round 2 of the free 2022 Winter Sow program (Seed pickup Sunday)
Residents volunteering in coordination with a Southborough church are seeking community support for two Afghan refugees. Read the full article → from Volunteers seeking support for new refugees from Afghanistan
For decades, the APTO* has organized a post-prom party to help make the special night a safe one for Algonquin students. This spring, they have an extra fundraising challenge. Read the full article → from APTO asking for donations to two Post Prom Parties
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to share their February bulletin. Read the full article → from SYFS News: In-Person resumes, Referrals on pause, new Parent Support Group, Camp Scholarship changes, Listen with L.O.V.E., and more
This month, eligible residents can apply for relief from Southborough taxes. Read the full article → from Apply now for Southborough’s Taxation Aid for Seniors and the Disabled (or donate to the fund)
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Register now for the ’22 Winter Sow program to support native pollinators (Seed pickup Saturday)
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to share an announcement. Baypath Elder Services is seeking volunteers to be trained as Nursing Home Advocates. (Also know as “Ombudsman”.) Read the full article → from Nursing Home Advocates Needed (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free suicide prevention training. Read the full article → from SYFS: Virtual Suicide Prevention training, handling Mental Health Services this month, and more
Southborough is the new home for the family of a man who supported the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. A support “team” is helping the relocated refugees establish their new life in America. They are hoping that other Southborough residents will contribute support to the cause. Read the full article → from Seeking support for a refugee family
A driver is being charged with three violations related to crashing into a Southborough home off of Framingham Road. Read the full article → from Alcohol not a factor in crash/fire
A Southborough family lost its home on Saturday morning as a result of a terrible accident. Community members are contributing to a fundraiser to help them cope. Read the full article → from GoFundMe for family displaced by Saturday morning fire caused by car crash
Red Apples are donations made to the Southborough Community Fund in the name of a teacher or school staff member. Read the full article → from Red Apples for the holidays are due by Dec 19
The public is invited to a presentation on restoring habitats friendly to “at risk” native pollinators and simple ways to help. Read the full article → from More Than Just The Buzz! Restoring native pollinations systems – Wednesday night
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to let readers know about news in their December newsletter. Read the full article → from SYFS: Fuel Assistance, Thanks for giving, Programs on Listening and Communication, and more