Civic Club awards six scholarships

sighted person can go to the library and browse for the book they want… a blind person should be able to do the same.”

“It’s important to have braille books for patrons with visual impairments to access,” Rathnam added in an email statement to the Community Advocate. “They should be able to come into the library and browse for Braille books just like other folks can access regular books.”

With the Braille books, the library hopes everyone — including those with visual impairments — can find an interesting book at the library. For more information on assistive technology, see: https:// shrewsburypubliclibrary.org/ resources/assistive-technology/.

WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Civic Club awarded six $1,000 scholarships to the town’s graduating students for their continuing education this fall.

The 2023 recipients were Westborough High School graduates Ella Silverberg, Lily Vaughan, Nalika Palayoor, Prinika Kondoju and Ronald Reets, along with Sophia Ramirez-Granick, who graduated from Assabet Valley Re- gional Technical High School. The recipients were selected by their school’s nominating committee based on the student demonstrating a healthy interest in civic affairs and having a record of community service and fellowship in the community as demonstrated during their high school career.

Civic Club President George Grosner, in his congratulatory remarks, noted the club is able to fund these scholarships and other worthy donations each year through proceeds from the club’s annual tree, wreath and garland sale. Members vote each year to provide donations that cover a diverse range of support for the community. The Civic Club is seeking additional members to join and help. More information on the Civic Club may be found on Facebook @WestboroughCivicClub or by emailing info@ westborocivicclub.com.