Yesterday, school nurses that were vaccinated in a Covid-19 Clinic held by a Southborough resident received their second dose. Read the full article → from School nurses get second vaccine shots
Charities/Making a difference
Pilgrim Church’s “clothing shed” is reopened for donations
Pilgrim Church has reopened its “shed” for collecting clothing and other textiles. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church’s “clothing shed” is reopened for donations
SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
Thanks to a grant from the Southborough Community Fund, Southborough Youth & Family Services can now refer residents in need of mental health support to a free, dedicated referral service. Read the full article → from SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up by Sunday to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
Pasta with a Purpose: February 11th virtual workshop to support Ronald McDonald House
Since this summer, Southborough based Allora Pasta has been hosting special fundraisers to support people in need across the world. Another one is coming up in February. Read the full article → from Pasta with a Purpose: February 11th virtual workshop to support Ronald McDonald House
Volunteers Wanted for Pollination Preservation Gardens at Beals and around town (Updated)
OSPC is seeking volunteers to cultivate and tend plants for Southborough gardens that attract and sustain native bees and butterflies. Read the full article → from Volunteers Wanted for Pollination Preservation Gardens at Beals and around town (Updated)
Postponed: “Peace Parade of Thanks” (Updated)
I just learned that the event is being postponed due to forecasts of heavy rain and high winds. Read the full article → from Postponed: “Peace Parade of Thanks” (Updated)
Register now for Winter Sow program to support Native Pollinator • Native Plant initiative (Updated)
If you’d like to have flowering native plants in your yard and around the community this summer to support native pollinators, you can sign up to sow the seeds this winter to make that possible. Read the full article → from Register now for Winter Sow program to support Native Pollinator • Native Plant initiative (Updated)
Disposable facemasks for veterans available through Southborough Rotary
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. Read the full article → from Disposable facemasks for veterans available through Southborough Rotary
Southborough Gardeners thank Wreath program sponsors (Updated)
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking sponsors who made it possible to spruce up Southborough for the holidays again this year. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners thank Wreath program sponsors (Updated)
Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
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. Read the full article → from Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
Rotary marked its 60th year with exemplary service to Southborough
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. Read the full article → from Rotary marked its 60th year with exemplary service to Southborough
Barbara Jandrue awarded Laurie Sugarman-Whittier Wellness Award
Barbara Jandrue racked up another honor for her service to Southborough. This time she is being recognized as a human services advocate. Read the full article → from Barbara Jandrue awarded Laurie Sugarman-Whittier Wellness Award
Shovel Our Snow program update: Volunteer list posted, signups still welcome
The Town is seeking to help link up seniors who need driveways shoveled this winter with volunteers willing to help. Read the full article → from Shovel Our Snow program update: Volunteer list posted, signups still welcome