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Southborough tricentennial committee reports slow volunteer sign-up, pushes fundraising and newsletter outreach
Summary
Committee members said volunteer recruitment has lagged and described steps to boost private fundraising — including a $300 engraved-brick sale, sponsorship tiers, and a new Bloomerang contact list and newsletter.
At its April 22, 2025, meeting, the Town of Southborough Tricentennial Committee said it is behind its volunteer and fundraising targets and outlined outreach and fundraising steps to keep the 2027 tricentennial largely privately funded.
The committee’s fundraising lead said the group is aiming to raise private donations and sponsorships and to avoid using taxpayer dollars. Patty (committee member) reported the committee has 304 email contacts consolidated into Bloomerang software and a draft newsletter ready to send. “We now have 304 contacts in here, which is a good start,” Patty said.
Committee members explained an ongoing brick fundraiser and other sponsorship efforts as the committee’s immediate revenue efforts. Patty reported 58 people have purchased an…
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