NORTHBOROUGH – Who do you think should be the next Applefest grand marshal?
The Applefest Committee is seeking nominations for grand marshal. According to committee Chair Michelle Gillespie, grand marshal nominees should be someone who “epitomizes the spirit of giving back to our community and is required to exhibit an ongoing effort of service to our community.”
Nominees should be someone who lives in Northborough and/or is a business owner in town.
The 2022 Applefest grand marshal was Jane O’Toole, who has given back to the Northborough community through a number of projects, programs, clubs, committees and endeavors over 40 years.
Professionally, she worked as a teacher, and she later became certified to teach English as a second language.
O’Toole was also one of the creators of the free medical clinic, helped run Community Meals, sings as a member of the Trinity Church Choir, served as the co-president of the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club and donated hours to the Northborough Helping Hands.
To nominate a grand marshal, submit a nomination letter. Letters should be less than 250 words and explain how the nominee meets the criteria. Nominators are encouraged to provide specific examples in their letters.
Nominations are due by July 21. They can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Applefest Committee, P.O. Box 216, Northborough, MA 01532.
Applefest will be held Sept. 7 to 10.
