Mayor's Charity Ball honors Humanitarian, raises funds for needy
Marlborough - (l to r) Legislative Aide Danielle Gregoire, who nominated the winning candidate; State Sen. Pamela P. Resor, D-Acton; recipient of the Humanitarian Award, Peggy Ayres; and Mayor Nancy Stevens show off the Humanitarian Award plaque shortly after the announcement was made in the final moments of the Mayor's Charity Ball, held April 5 at the Best Western Royal Plaza. Ayres received the award for her selfless contributions to the city.

PHOTOS/ ED KARVOSKI JR.

Money raised that evening goes to the Mayor's Charity Relief Fund, which was started in 1960. All requests for help from Marlborough residents go directly to the mayor. Over 300 individuals or organizations have been helped since July 2002.

(standing, l to r) City Councilor Paul Ferro, Mayor Nancy Stevens, City Council President Arthur Vigeant, and City Councilors Joseph Delano Jr., (seated, l to r) Edward Clancy, Steve Levy, Donald Landers and Peter Juaire gather together at the reception prior to the Mayor's Ball. (l to r) President and CEO of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Susanne Morreale Leeber and Executive Vice President Catherine Mogavero wait for the announcement of the Humanitarian Award winner.