The Girl Scouts are famous for one annual fundraiser. But did you know that another annual fundraiser benefits local troops more? Read the full article → from Girl Scouts Fall Sales: Candy, nuts and magazines
The Sudbury Reservoir Trail runs through our town. But as a representative of the Trails Committee told Selectmen this week, many residents aren’t aware of it. Of those that are, many have trouble accessing it. Read the full article → from Trails Committee managing improved access to Sudbury Reservoir Trail (Updated)
Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Halloween Party is coming up at the end of next month. Those of you with young kids will want to save the date.
Those of you who are (or have) teens that need to fill community service hours, may want to sign up. Read the full article → from Volunteer for SYFS Halloween Party – October 30th
The Rotary Club is again selling scarecrow kits and holding a contest to raise funds for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. Read the full article → from Build a Scarecrow (for fun or fame) and support SCAC
Troop 92 asked me to let the town know that their scouts are out raising funds this month. Read the full article → from Who’s knocking at my door? Boy Scout popcorn fundraiser through 10/25
I’m excited by a new re-use and recycling program launched at the end of the last school year. (Somehow I missed the news, so maybe you did, too.) Read the full article → from Help the schools by recycling old clothes, shoes and junk (while donating the good stuff for re-use)
Town committees are seeking volunteers to help with a survey of other communities’ waste management practices. Read the full article → from Town looking for help to reduce waste stream
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
Earlier this summer, I shared a Southborough cyclist’s commitment to the bike-a-thon. Since then, I’ve heard from two more asking me to share their information about the Jimmy Fund fundraiser. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
A Southborough resident is asking her sister’s former hometown to support her fundraising for veterans. Read the full article → from Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
A Southborough resident is asking her sister’s former hometown to support her fundraising for veterans. Read the full article → from Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
On August 16th, 12,000 runners will gather at Woods Hole for the 43rd Falmouth Road Race. One of those runners taking on the 7 mile course deserves a spotlight. Read the full article → from NECC resident raising funds through Falmouth Road Race
The 2015 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk takes place on September 27. Some of Southborough’s loyalists to the cause have already set up fundraising pages. Those I don’t know about are encouraged to share theirs. Read the full article → from Southborough walkers for Jimmy Fund
Lightening detectection units were donated to St. Mark’s and Stony Brook golf courses this summer. Read the full article → from Lightning alerts for Southborough golfers (thanks to town volunteers)