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Support ‘High five’ for local kids
Region – The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest (BGCMW) invite the public to give them a “high 5” for just $5.
Now through Friday,...
United Brethren donates $4,000 to Shriners Hospital
Marlborough – The United Brethren recently donated $4,000 from their annual car show to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston Nov. 16. The...
Local law firm donates pajamas for children
Northborough – On Feb. 14, the law firm of Mirick O"Connell held a $5 Jeans Day fundraiser in support of the Northborough Free Library's...
On the lookout for new businesses
Marlborough – Like officials in neighboring communities, Marlborough's Economic Development Corporation is searching for ways to bring new business to the city in order...
Quilts for a cause
Shrewsbury-Fifteen members of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church have been busy again this year making and tying quilts. A total of 60 quilts were made,...
Family Safety/Wellness Fair to be held in Westborough
Westborough - Child Protection Resources will partner with Roche Bros. in Westborough for the second annual Family Safety/Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 16.? Over...
Shrewsbury Fire and Police Relief Association golf tournament to benefit fallen heroes
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Fire and Police Relief Association will be holding a golf tournament fundraiser Friday, Sept. 15 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Course, 284 E Temple St., Boylston.
Local student to volunteer in South Africa with Universal Promise
Region – Worcester Academy senior and Hopedale resident McKenzie Fahey will be taking a trip to South Africa with the nonprofit group, Universal Promise June 16 to July 1. She is very excited to experience volunteerism and meet the residents of the community known as Adeppo.
Helping developmentally disabled individuals ‘thrive’
Region – The nonprofit organization founded in 1973 as Greater Marlborough Programs Inc. (GMPI) changed its name in March to Thrive Support & Advocacy. While Thrive is headquartered in Marlborough, it currently helps families with developmentally disabled children and adults in over 30 communities including Grafton, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough and Westborough.
Food and toiletries drive for St. Anne's Human Services
Shrewsbury - The Outreach Committee of First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury and Boy Scout Troop 114 are working together to assist St. Anne's Human...
Westborough Youth and Family Services now offering free depression screenings
Westborough - Westborough Youth and Family Services (WYFS) will be offering a free, confidential, online depression screening to Westborough residents starting now and continuing...
Hudson seeks to build first universal community playground
Hudson – A group of Hudson residents has formed a new community organization and started fundraising for the construction of the town’s first Universal...
“Sweats for Vets” founder appeals to public for holiday donations
Region – In a region that has celebrated eight major sports championships in just over a decade, it's a common sight to see many wearing clothing bearing the logos of those winning teams. Everyone, it seems, wants to show their Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, or Bruins pride.
River's Edge Community Band rehearsals begin Sept. 15
Hudson - Rehearsals begin Sept. 15 for River's Edge Community Band's new season. New members are welcome, and rehearsals are open to individuals in...
There's still time to order engraved bricks for Northborough Senior Center brickway
Northborough - This spring, the Friends of the Northborough Senior Center are taking orders for the center's Friendship Brickway. The deadline to order the...
Blessing of the Bikes at First Federated Church in Hudson
Hudson - On Sunday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m., First Federated Church in Hudson will hold its 9th annual Blessing of the Bikes. All...
Northborough couple share love of skiing with others
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Fred and Barbara Kohout are no strangers to a ski slope. They have enjoyed the winter sport for...
Remembering a benefactor
Northborough - The photo of this portrait was taken on the second floor of the Northborough Free Library at 34 Main St. An engraved plate at the base of the frame reads "Cyrus Gale 1824-1907 Born in Northborough."
A photo remarkably similar to the above likeness appears in "Images of America Northborough," by the Northborough Historical Society. However, the caption under the book's photo refers to subject as Cyrus Gale, Jr. It called one of the town's chief benefactors, who endowed the Northborough Free Library building and Assabet Park and states that he died in 1907. The book also pictures his father, who is referred to as Capt. Cyrus Gale.
Northborough Challenger program holds corn hole tournament
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Northborough – Members of the Northborough Challenger program had a fantastic day Oct. 13 for their fifth annual Corn...
Blood drive to be held in honor of Gibbons School student
Westborough - In March, Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School eighth-grader Corinne Sciarappa, 14, was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. A form of cancer which makes up about 3 percent of all childhood cancers, rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles.