Neighbors helping neighbors

Shrewsbury  – The Board of Directors for Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services (SYFS) has appointed Christine Mowry as the Interim Executive Director of the...

Westborough - Maria Bolf had never experienced homelessness. She said she worked all of her life, up until she underwent surgery and was unable to keep her job. Money got tight, and before long she said her family found itself choosing between paying bills and buying food. For the last two weeks, Bolf, her husband, and three of her children have been living in a hotel room in Shrewsbury, which is a long way from their former home in Fall River. They were placed there by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance.

Hudson – According to the Elks website, “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” Accomplishing that mission at the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge 959 is overseen by Jesse Harvey. He was installed as leading knight, the second in command, for the 2017-2018 fraternal year during a ceremony March 17.

Hudson – Memories of a Hudson boy are kept alive as his family prepares for the seventh annual Ride for Sherry’s House and Why Me. This year's motorcycle ride is scheduled for Sunday, July 10, beginning and ending at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #643, 271 Cox St. in Hudson. There, others can join motorcyclists afterward for a barbecue to support a good cause.

Southborough - Visitors to the Southborough Library have the unique opportunity to view a piece of town history - the original copy of the Declaration of Independence that was sent to Rev. Nathan Stone (minister at the Meeting House in Southborough, which was located on the site of the current Pilgrim Church) to read to his parishioners in July of 1776. According to Bob Elliott, a member of the Southborough Historical Society and a re-enactor, this copy of the Declaration of Independence is monumental. The head of each congregation was sent a copy with this order (as stated on the bottom of the document): "That the Declaration of Independence be printed; and a copy sent to the Ministers of each Parish, of every Denomination with in this State; and that they severally be required to read the same to their respective congregations, as soon as divine service is ended, in the afternoon, on the first Lord's Day after they have received it."

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...

Marlborough – Nearly 300 motorcyclists and passengers endured sudden downpours Aug. 6 as they started the seventh annual Shawna Jean Larassa (SJL) Memorial Motorcycle Ride. The 50-plus mile ride through 10 communities began and ended at the Marlborough Moose Family Center 1129. There, others joined them for a day of family fun with new attractions.

Northborough - Sarah Rothery and Ann Taggart, co-directors of the Northborough Food Pantry, receive a $2,500 donation from President of the Northborough Lions Club...

Northborough - The students and families of Cornerstone Academy, a private school in Northborough, are reaching out to a family in need this holiday season. The school is working with Northborough Helping Hands to collect toys, games and gift cards for a local family in need. Throughout the month of December, Cornerstone gathered 21 items for the family’s three children ranging in age from 2 to 9 years, and approximately $300 in gift cards.

Shrewsbury - On a designated day every September, a small group gathers at the starting line of the Boston Marathon. It's 5:30 a.m. They start to walk. The beginning is dark; there aren's many people cheering at the first checkpoint. Gradually, though, the sun starts to come up. More people join in at the halfway mark. The cheering sections become bigger, and louder. By the end, it's hard to maneuver because of the hordes of people making their way to the finish line.

Westborough - Through the generosity of the businesses and players who supported its Tricentennial Tennis Tournament last June, the Westborough Lions have purchased a...

By Joan Goodchild, Community Reporter Shrewsbury – During a September rehearsal for October performances of "The Curious Savage," Holly Dion, artistic and executive director...

North Grafton - Saturday, May 19, from 8 to 3 p.m., Community Harvest Project will be hosting Plantapalooza at the Brigham Hill Community Farm,...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Members of the Northborough Town Common Committee gathered recently to celebrate with a mock ground breaking to...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Sean McNamara, Shrewsbury resident and creator of the Haunted Hillando Halloween Maze on Hillando Drive, recently announced...

Region - The Fresh Air Fund will celebrate its 137th summer of serving NYC children this year. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit...

Hudson - On Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 12-1 p.m., Rev. Rosanne Roberts, of the First United Methodist Church, will be standing outside near Avidia...

Northborough - Each year, the Rotary Club of Northborough honors a deserving person with its "Pride in Workmanship Award." This award, according to a statement from the club, is given to someone who takes great pride in his or her chosen line of work with emphasis on doing a good job and having done so over an extended period of time. Recently this honor was bestowed upon Victoria "Vickie" Killeen.

Northborough - As the market president for TD Bank of central, western and southeastern Massachusetts, Robert Babcock is constantly seeking activities and locations for his quarterly rewards and recognition events.

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Fire Department recently presented its Student Awareness and Fire Education, or S.A.F.E., program to displaced families that are now residing at the Days Inn. The program gave Captain Sean T. Lawlor and other fire department personnel a chance to speak with the tenants about fire safety in the confines of the hotel. Lawlor began the program for the adults by talking about emergency exit plans. He encouraged them to make sure they know what to do if a fire were to occur and suggested that they practice an exit plan with their children in a calm manner so they will know how to react.