Here’s the latest update from the group of Southborough moms who are collecting items to send to the community of Toms River, New Jersey, which was devastated by Hurricane Sandy one week ago today. Donations need to be in by tomorrow at noon. Read the full article → from Reminder: Donations for hurricane victims accepted until Tuesday at noon (UPDATED)
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Southborough residents collecting donations for hurricane victims: Here’s how you can help
As of Thursday night, power was restored to all residents of Southborough. Schools are back in session, town offices are open, and downed trees are being cut up and carted away. Life may be returning to normal in Southborough, but it will be some time before those most impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be able to say the same. Read the full article → from Southborough residents collecting donations for hurricane victims: Here’s how you can help
Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Southborough resident Lisa Braccio said when she held her first care package drive in 2005 to benefit troops overseas, she never dreamed she would still be at it 16 drives later. But she is, and she and co-organizer Debbie Depp Wilson sent along these words of thanks to those who contributed to their latest drive held this past weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Doing good: Girl Scout organizes training program for special needs babysitters
This is the latest in the Doing Good series which features stories of Southborough residents who are doing their part to help the causes they hold near and dear. Read the full article → from Doing good: Girl Scout organizes training program for special needs babysitters
Southborough’s Lisa Braccio to be honored as a ‘Good Scout’
Congratulations to Southborough resident Lisa Braccio who will be honored next month with the Knox Trail Council’s Good Scout award. The award recognizes Lisa’s work organizing semi-annual care package drives for the troops. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Lisa Braccio to be honored as a ‘Good Scout’
Doing good: Southborough mother to race for firefighter’s son
We hear a lot about all the wonderful people who compete in various races to raise money for charity: 5K’s, bike races, marathons, and the like. On Saturday, Southborough mother Linda Ledoux will be one of those people racing for charity, but her race is going to be considerably faster – and louder – than most. Read the full article → from Doing good: Southborough mother to race for firefighter’s son
Roundup: Southborough stories in the media
There have been a number of Southborough-related stories in the local media of late, more than I’ve been able to keep up with. So, in an attempt to get us all up-to-speed, here is a collection of stories from the past couple of weeks you may have missed. Read the full article → from Roundup: Southborough stories in the media
Donate old keys to help the Southborough Food Pantry
Each year millions of keys representing millions of dollars in scrap metal get tossed in the trash. When Southborough resident Emily van Nort cam across a large stash of spare keys while cleaning out a space in the Arts Center, she got an idea about how to use the keys to do some good. Read the full article → from Donate old keys to help the Southborough Food Pantry
Doing good: Trottier student raises awareness of world hunger
Trottier sixth grader Kaasinath Balagurnath wants to make a difference in the fight against world hunger. While a fifth grader at Neary, Kaasinath created a team on the UN-sponsored website freerice.com, where he and his fellow students answered trivia questions to earn donations of rice for those in need. At last check, Kaasinath and his team had donated nearly 100,000 grains of rice. Read the full article → from Doing good: Trottier student raises awareness of world hunger
Southborough Troop 1 celebrates three new Eagle Scouts
Earlier this month three Southborough boys earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. It’s quite an accomplishment for a scout. Read the full article → from Southborough Troop 1 celebrates three new Eagle Scouts
Questions for a Southborough soldier
The following is a letter from Southborough native Kerry Kendall, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan with the US Army. Having been in Afghanistan since February, Kerry was the recipient of care packages sent from Southborough this spring. The care packages included letters from an inquisitive bunch of Southborough students. Kerry’s letter below is in answer to their questions about her life as a soldier and more. Read the full article → from Questions for a Southborough soldier
Southborough teen in Boston Children’s Theater production of ‘Legally Blonde’
Southborough teenager Monica Canepa will take to the stage this weekend in the Boston Children’s Theater production of the this summer’s most popular musical comedy “Legally Blonde.” Monica will join a cast of students ages 14 through 19 in the performance. Read the full article → from Southborough teen in Boston Children’s Theater production of ‘Legally Blonde’
Wrin takes MVP trophy at lacrosse all-star game
Nikki Wrin led a talented North All Star team to a 16-5 win over the South at the Harry Agganis Girls Lacrosse All Star classic last month at the Manning Bowl in Lynn. Read the full article → from Wrin takes MVP trophy at lacrosse all-star game
Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday
One former resident’s Southborough education will be put to the test this week. Southborough native Matt Samberg will compete on “Jeopardy!” on Friday night. Read the full article → from Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday