On Monday, April 20, nineteen Southborough residents will don a bib a run to run. Many will be raising funds for important causes in the process.
Every runner has a story, and from now until marathon day, I’ll feature as many as I can. First up is an inspirational story from 38 year old Greg Mertz. Read the full article → from 2015 Boston Marathon runner: Greg Mertz
It’s the time of year when amateur athletes break out their running shoes to raise money and awareness for issues they care about. Here’s a roundup of some members of our community doing good and their causes you can support. Read the full article → from Roundup: Residents raising funds for/through races
A troop of Southborough Girl Scouts is seeking to give homeless children their Birthday Wishes. Read the full article → from Collection drive to deliver Birthday Wishes
There are a few news items out of the Southborough Library worth sharing. Read the full article → from The Southborough Library looks forward: Legislative breakfast, Strategic Planning, and new image
Algonquin students are asking the community to donate blood or platelets this weekend Read the full article → from Blood drive on Saturday – Make a difference and get some Dunkin’s
This month, Southborough begin filling out applications for town scholarships. Meanwhile, the committee responsible for granting them publicly announced they are under-resourced. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee “desperate” for help
An organization organizing health fund grants for Worcester County asked me to get the word out to our town. Read the full article → from Community Health grants – apply by February 17
The Southborough Library has joined a drive to collect new pajamas for kids in need. Read the full article → from PJ drive for kids – drop off at the Library
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from Southborough Gardeners
A Southborough family is co-hosting a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital this month. Read the full article → from Skate party for St. Jude’s – January 31
Go Local Worcester loves to rank cities and towns. In their most recent ranking, Southborough came out on top. Read the full article → from Go Local: Southborough most charitable town (of not-so-charitable county)
Superintendent Christine Johnson issued a statement last week about the ethics regulations surrounding gifts to public school teachers. Read the full article → from Ethics of giving to teachers
This is the time of year you often hear parents asking each other, “What are you giving the teachers”?
Southborough Education Foundation is hoping your answer will be “An apple”. Read the full article → from An Apple for the Teacher
Southborough Access Media is extending an invitation to veterans to take part in a new initiative. Read the full article → from Seeking veterans to share life lessons on camera