This Sunday, dozens of area residents came together in prayer for a local family. Read the full article → from Prayer service for 6 year old held on St. Mark’s Field
Charities/Making a difference
Seeking volunteers for wicked fun: SYFS Halloween Party – Oct 27
Southborough Youth Services is holding its annual Halloween Party for kids on Friday, October 27th. If you have young ones, you’ll want to save the date. If you have teens, you may want to nudge them to sign up to volunteer. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for wicked fun: SYFS Halloween Party – Oct 27
Reminder: Friends of Library Book and Bake Sale at Heritage Day (inside, too)
The rain might impact our ability to put books out in the parking lot. But, be sure to still look for us since the sale is inside the library, too! Read the full article → from Reminder: Friends of Library Book and Bake Sale at Heritage Day (inside, too)
Library Book and Bake Sale on Heritage Day
The Friends of the Southborough Library are getting ready for their big Book and Bake Sale on Monday, October 9th – Heritage Day. We are seeking volunteers and donations to help.
(We’ll also need lots of customers – so save the date! It’s an easy one to remember.) Read the full article → from Library Book and Bake Sale on Heritage Day
FEMA volunteers safe return from Puerto Rico
On Tuesday night, WBZ reported that Lt. Aspesi and his team of FEMA volunteers returned home. Read the full article → from FEMA volunteers safe return from Puerto Rico
Videos: Interviews and promos
Over the past couple of months, Southborough Access Cable has produced some public service announcements, interviews, and promos worth a look. Read the full article → from Videos: Interviews and promos
Southborough Emergency Management director responds to storm relief in Puerto Rico
Normally when I write about Neal Aspesi, it means the Director of Southborough Emergency Management has issued a warning related to weather forecasts in our town. This time the news about him and his efforts to help a community far from our Southborough’s borders. Read the full article → from Southborough Emergency Management director responds to storm relief in Puerto Rico
Fayville Playground taking longer than expected: Play available in Oct/Nov; grand opening next spring
Southborough Recreation and Public Works heads teamed up with Southborough Access Media to give the public an update on the Fayville Playground rebuild. Read the full article → from Fayville Playground taking longer than expected: Play available in Oct/Nov; grand opening next spring
Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Historical Society reveals “priceless” historical documents of “Smithsonian” quality
The Southborough Historical Society’s cataloging effort has borne fruit again. This one is the discovery of 17th century documents centering around the Nipmuc tribe in our region. Read the full article → from Historical Society reveals “priceless” historical documents of “Smithsonian” quality
Peace vigil held downtown on Sunday
Last night, members of the area’s interfaith community gathered outside of the Southborough Library. The gathering was a vigil for peace. Read the full article → from Peace vigil held downtown on Sunday
Parents raising money to enhance and complete Fayville Playground
A group of Southborough parents is asking the community to chip in on efforts to reopen and enhance the playground at Harold E. Fay Memorial Field. Read the full article → from Parents raising money to enhance and complete Fayville Playground
Grants available for serving Greater Worcester Community – apply by September 15
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation asked me to help them get the word out. They are accepting a new round of grant proposals from organizations that serve our region. Read the full article → from Grants available for serving Greater Worcester Community – apply by September 15