In November, I promoted Southborough’s Winter Wishes Campaign. Now Friends of Southborough Youth Commission are asking me to share their thanks with readers. Read the full article → from Thanks for supporting Winter Wishes
Charities/Making a difference
Rotary celebrates Gilleney & Kolk for service to Southborough
Two Southborough residents, Bridget Gilleney and Herb Kolk, were this year’s honorees selected by Rotary for their community service. Read the full article → from Rotary celebrates Gilleney & Kolk for service to Southborough
Diaper Drive
An Algonquin student is spearheading an effort to collect diapers for families in need. The drive, is asking the public to donate diapers in sizes 3-6 between now and January 12th. Read the full article → from Diaper Drive
Southborough Safe Spaces honored with Abernethy Award
Southborough’s organization to support LGBTQIA+ youth received a special award over the weekend. The group was honored by Wellesely Village Church with the Abernethy Award for “building bridges within the community” and “creating a welcoming and safe environment”. Read the full article → from Southborough Safe Spaces honored with Abernethy Award
Teen Suicide Prevention: Free training on QPR method
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free suicide prevention training. The next session is promoted as preventing suicides by teens. Read the full article → from Teen Suicide Prevention: Free training on QPR method
“Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Dec 9
The Southborough Police Association is holding its 3rd annual collection for the holidays
For the third straight year, the Southborough Police Department is holding a collection for the Southborough Food Pantry to help stock them up in time for the holidays. Read the full article → from “Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Dec 9
Shop-With-A-Cop
Apply by Dec 13th for kids to participate.
The Southborough Police will again be part of the annual “Shop-With-A-Cop” event. They are encouraging families in need to apply to join them. Read the full article → from Shop-With-A-Cop
Holiday giving drives in Southborough
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough
Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Order your wreaths from the Gardeners for delivery by December 7th
This year, the Gardeners are selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Help “Team Odessa” welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees (Updated)
With most of the family set to fly in next week, I’m sharing another request for support for the Ukrainian family forced to fleet their home, and details from a recent interview. Read the full article → from Help “Team Odessa” welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees (Updated)
Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again asking residents (who can afford to) to give a boost to families in town experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
Reminder: Scouting for Food
This weekend, scouts will come to you to pick up donations for the Southborough Food Pantry
I have a reminder – and some new details – on this Saturday’s “Scouting for Food” collection drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food
Richardson returns to her court with a little help from some friends
A resident whose dedication to teaching tennis inspired the Town to name courts after her was seriously injured playing the sport last year. This year, 92 year old Pat Richardson was determined to get back on the courts. Thanks to support from Jeff Beane and his 8th grade students, she was able to. Read the full article → from Richardson returns to her court with a little help from some friends
Scouting for Food
After a hiatus, the town wide collection for the Food Pantry is back.
The big annual food drive is back for the first time since 2019. It will be taking place on Veteran’s Day. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food