The Community Advocate covered the unusual hobby of a Southborough resident who graduated from Algonquin this summer. Read the full article → from CA: With over 27,000 subscribers, this Southborough teen is on the forefront of fire safety
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WBUR names Southborough artist their “favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry”
The local NPR station selected "Padma" as their favorite from the 200+ musicians from Mass who entered the national contest
In a story posted yesterday, WBUR called out Southborough singer-songwriter Padma as the station’s “Favorite Local Tiny Desk Contest Entry”. Read the full article → from WBUR names Southborough artist their “favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry”
ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list
This week, the Boston Globe published photos from the high school spring season, “representing the best of spring sports” from submissions by 250 participating high school students. They selected 96 photos taken by “over 50” students. Two of them were Algonquin Regional High School students (now rising seniors). Read the full article → from ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list
Student raising money for a service trip to help build a school in Guatemala
A Southborough teen is raising funds to join a service trip to help provide an indigenous community in Guatemala with access to schooling. Read the full article → from Student raising money for a service trip to help build a school in Guatemala
USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
A national newspaper covered the tragic death of Southborough native Timmy Howard. It included details meant to serve as a warning about the dangers posed by food allergies and the need for clearer labeling. Read the full article → from USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
Fundraiser in memory of Timmy Howard
A fundraiser has been organized in the memory of a young former Southborough resident who died as the result of a food allergy, in hopes of reducing the occurrence of similar tragedies. Read the full article → from Fundraiser in memory of Timmy Howard
Celebrate Wellness (and Finn’s Julianne Topliffe) – May 28th
SYFS' Mental Health Awareness month will wrap up with a celebration, including the annual award presented by the Youth Commission
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”.
The reception in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) will include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Finn School teacher Julianne Topliffe. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Finn’s Julianne Topliffe) – May 28th
Rotary invites you to celebrate Wainrib & Hamilton for service to Southborough
This Wednesday night, the Rotary Club will honor two residents for their service to our community.
Two Southborough residents, Diana Wainrib and Al Hamilton, are this year’s honorees selected by Rotary for their community service. Read the full article → from Rotary invites you to celebrate Wainrib & Hamilton for service to Southborough
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
17 Southborough runners will be part of the pack in tomorrow morning’s big marathon. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
2025 Marathon: Matthew Pitney for One Mission
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: Matthew Pitney for One Mission
2025 Marathon: Jim Carroll for BILH
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.]
A week from Monday, Southborough’s Jim Carroll will run in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: Jim Carroll for BILH
Soutborough K of C boasts 2 State Champs
Two young residents won the state free throw championships.
Southborough’s Knights of Columbus shared news out of the K of C International Free Throw Competitions.
Two residents won the state championships for their age and gender groups last weekend. Read the full article → from Soutborough K of C boasts 2 State Champs
Two Community Members honored for service at Town Meeting
Awards were presented/announced for Kim Ivers' service through the Library and Mary Ellen Duggan's service through NSBORO Schools Health Dept
Before Town Meeting opened on Monday night, the forum was used to honor two community members for their service to the town. Neither are residents, though one is a neighbor. But both have been serving the community through their jobs for years. Read the full article → from Two Community Members honored for service at Town Meeting
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!