Pollinator garden and books brighten up YMCA in Foxboro (as reported in the Foxboro reporter)
A once-underutilized area at the Hockomock Area YMCA in Foxboro is now alive with colorful native plants and pollinators along with books. A pollinator garden and garden library have been installed at the YMCA on Mechanic Street. For more on this story: https://www.thesunchronicle.com/foxboro_reporter/news/local_news/pollinator-garden-and-books-brighten-up-ymca-in-foxboro/article_58562ed3-4428-4b5e-933f-caa0758e61d8.html
Foxboro Rotary Club Awards 13 Community Service Scholarships
The Foxboro Rotary Club proudly awarded 13 scholarships to Foxboro residents
during its annual Scholarship Awards Dinner held on July 13. Since 1982, the Club has awarded scholarships every year , reflecting its long-standing commitment to supporting education and community service. Foxboro Rotary scholarships are available not only to graduating high school seniors, but also to adults returning to school, pursuing a new career, or learning new skills. What makes these scholarships unique is that recipients are selected primarily for their service to the community. Each scholarship represents more than financial assistance—it is a living tribute to Rotarians whose dedication to serving the Foxboro community continues to inspire future generations. The scholarships honor members whose tireless commitment to helping others left a lasting legacy, and each year the Club proudly remembers them while celebrating a new generation of community-minded leaders. The Foxboro Rotary Club would also like to recognize the parents and families of this year's scholarship recipients. “Their guidance, encouragement, and example have helped instill the values of compassion, volunteerism, and community service that Rotary celebrates” shared by Lew Gordon, Rotary Youth Committee Chair. This year's scholarship recipients represent Foxborough High School, Foxborough Regional Charter School, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, and Norfolk County Agricultural High School.
This year's memorial scholarships were presented in honor of:
Jake Vinton
Harold Cohen
Tom Huddleston
Ken Gay
Anna May Gay
Ray Davies
Henry Heaton
Francis Gaudet
Leo Norton
- I pledge to work toward peace.
- Peace among persons and peace among nations.
- Peace as a way of being and peace as a positive perspective for resolving the conflicts that arise among us.
- I pledge to think, speak, and act with the goal of understanding, healing, and uniting.
- I pledge to act with compassion, kindness and empathy.
- I pledge to set a peaceful example for my family and others, to be an instrument of Peace, for the betterment of all.
- May peace prevail in Foxboro and in the world.
Scholarship and Paul Harris Awards
On July 13, we assembled with our members and our community to honor our Paul Harris awardees. Established in 1957 and named after Rotary's founder, the award celebrates exceptional service and support for world peace and humanitarian projects. In addition, we handed out out $1000 to each of our Scholarship winners, which are given to students who show exceptional scholastics and leadership in the community and epitomize the Rotary motto of service above self.
Foxboro Rotary Fights Alzheimer's!
Our club partners with Cure Alzheimer's Fund http://www.curealz.org with the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org to help fund research and programs to find a cure and help patients and families affected by the illness.
Sponsored by Personal Best, Foxboro Rotary Club members joined other Foxboro neighbors in helping pack Thanksgiving bags for those who might be struggling over the holidays.
Service Above Self
Foxboro, MA 02035
United States of America