In June, St. Matthew’s parish celebrated its pastor’s 60th year as a priest, with more than half of that serving the parishioners of the Southborough church. The Community Advocate covered the big anniversary. Read the full article → from CA: St. Matthew’s Rev. Flynn celebrates 60th anniversary
Residents
SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Volunteers have been helping maintain SOLF trails for public access. You can still lend a hand this summer. Read the full article → from SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Southborough Historical Society Update
Progress on Fayville Hall renovation (and call for donations), updated timeline for opening the History & Arts Center, and remembering Donna McDaniel and her work
Last week, the Southborough Historical Society posted news (and photos) on its progress renovating historic Fayville Hall to be a new History & Arts Center, plus how they are remembering a late town history buff — Donna McDaniels.
I followed up for a few more details, and am sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society Update
CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
Yesterday, the Community Advocate posted a story that included and interview with a Southborough violinist. The Algonquin junior is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) that performed in a European tour this summer. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
I missed some big news earlier this month about a resident who is credited with saving a life at a big Little League game. Read the full article → from Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Marks its 5th Season, Hits 5 Ton Mark (Updated)
A Southborough neighborhood is continuing to grow food for area shelters and pantries.
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their fifth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Marks its 5th Season, Hits 5 Ton Mark (Updated)
CA: Southborough’s Jandrue named Commonwealth Heroine
The Community Advocate posted news that Southborough’s Barbara Jandrue “was announced as a Class of 2024 Commonwealth Heroine in honor of her dedication and hard work” in town. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough’s Jandrue named Commonwealth Heroine
BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
This spring, two BSA troops held ceremonies to honor the latest round of Southborough Eagle Scouts. And another Southborough troop completed a community service project and shared news on a big Eagle Scout project. I’m rounding all of that up to share with readers. Read the full article → from BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
St. Mark’s pastor promoted to Bishop
Rev. Phil LaBelle was elected Bishop for the Olympia Diocese
A Southborough Episcopal Priest has been elected Bishop for western Washington. After 13 years serving at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Rev. Philip LaBelle will be relocating for his new post this summer. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s pastor promoted to Bishop
Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
The community is invited to a closing reception for an art exhibit at the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
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 will feature music, art and light refreshments in honor of Mental Health Awareness month.
It will also include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
The partners behind Metro West Mini Splits chose their Southborough location based on their hometown roots.
Community members showed up to support the Grand Opening for a business owned by partners who grew up in Southborough. Read the full article → from New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
St. Mark’s School is doing some well deserved bragging. Two students will be competing in an international science and engineering fair after earning two of the top three prizes at the state competition. One of them is a Southborough resident. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
14 Southborough runners will be part of the pack in this morning’s big marathon. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill