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
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
I’m just under the wire for sharing news on community members who joined in the Jimmy Fund Walk on the Boston Marathon course this fall. Apparently, this is the last day to donate to support their fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Today’s the last day to support Jimmy Fund walkers
The Cable Committee needs new members. And this week, the Town’s Veterans’ Grave Officer resigned. Plus, the Select Board approved the charge for a new committee.
Here are details on those and other volunteer vacancies in our Town’s government. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Cable Committee, Veterans’ Graves Officer, 21 Highland committee and more
Tickets being raffled for an upcoming Friday night Celtics v Nets game aren’t in the nosebleeds. Read the full article → from Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of art with “friends, fun, and self-care.” Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of Mindful Art
A charity formed by a Southborough family asks the public to join their fight against cancer by participating in an obstacle walk/run on November 4th. Read the full article → from Southborough family challenges public to “Conquer the Course”
The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to an upcoming Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools are helping a local non-profit collect winter coats, snow pants, snow boots, and warm hats, mittens, and gloves. Read the full article → from Winter Gear Drive
Southborough’s volunteer-run consignment shop will begin selling clothes for the fall and winter this week. Read the full article → from Bargain Box opening for fall – Thursday
Last week, community members learned that resident Whitney Beals, President of the Southborough Open Land Foundation, died on September 14th. Read the full article → from Whitney Beals’ memory honored
The Southborough Garden Club partnered again with the Southborough Senior Center to have flowers delivered to homebound seniors in town. The Southborough Police Department served as the delivery service. Read the full article → from Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
Southborough volunteers are asking for donations to help a Ukrainian refugee family. I’m also sharing their update on the family from Afghanistan that found its footing in America thanks to the same volunteers. (Plus, a quick follow up on the situation this summer when the state briefly sheltered a group of families in town.) Read the full article → from “Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
The Conservation Commission is promoting the need for two new members. There are still many other vacancies on Town committees. So, I’m sharing an update on the opportunities to support Southborough. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Conservation Commission (and more)