You can stop throwing those egg cartons and take-out containers in the trash. A Southborough school will host a recycling event. Read the full article → from Put aside your foam: Recycling event April 9th
A local family is reaching out to the area, especially the Indian-American community, for help saving their two year old daughter. Read the full article → from Local toddler in need of painless stem cell donation: Cheek swab drive Monday night
The entire community is invited to come together to “strengthen the bonds of friendship.” Read the full article → from Potluck for Peace part of effort to build bridges across religions and cultures
A town church youth group is working to help with a literacy program for low-income families. Read the full article → from Donate children’s books to Reach out and Read by March 6
A former hometown girl, is raising funds for New England Center for Children. And she’s inviting readers to join her cause and some fun this Friday night. Read the full article → from Former townie’s NECC fundraiser – Friday
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced yet another grant opportunity. The focus this time is on early childhood programs. Read the full article → from Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
About 500 acres of priority land has been lost to development in last 7 years. None has been protected.
Open Space members hope residents will help them buck that trend. Read the full article → from Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced another grant opportunity. This time, the focus is on summer programs for youth. Read the full article → from Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
Some girls and their families can’t afford to splurge on prom finery. But a local group is working to help make the prom a magical night for everyone. And they are seeking our help through donations and volunteers. Read the full article → from Help teenage girls feel like princesses for a night
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from Southborough Gardeners
Another organization has announced that scholarships are available to Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 7
This year, Troop 92 was able to donate $2,000 worth of popcorn to service members on an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. Read the full article → from Southborough Troop sends popcorn to the troops
The Southborough Education Foundation (SEF) would like to congratulate this year’s Red Apple Award Honorees. Read the full article → from SEF Red Apple awards
Southborough Wicked Local reports that a five town collaborative, including Southborough is working towards reducing underage drinking. Read the full article → from SWL: Southborough part of anti-underage-drinking collaborative