Local Drive Helps Kids Affected By Sandy

The Recover Repair Rebuild Initiative, which was established to help victims of the June 1, 2011 tornado, switches gears to bring Christmas to children in New York and New Jersey.

Cosmo Casamassa plans to drive to Sandy-ravaged New York and New Jersey a few days before Christmas. The children there affected by Sandy deserve toys,  Westborough Buick GMC’s operations director says. The Recover Repair Rebuild Initiative co-founded by Casamassa and close friend Mark Forsman initially to help Western Mass. homeowners rebuild from the June 1, 2011 tornado has launched a 30-day fundraising campaign to help the young New York and New Jersey kids affected by Sandy. The effort started Nov. 16 and ends Dec. 15. Donations may be made at http://www.indiegogo.com/rrrwhataboutthechildren or to Triple-R Bridges the Gap, P.O. Box 82, Brimfield, MA 01010. Triple-R, which matched volunteers with tornado victims’ needs, was “working on…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 18

You can donate to the Second Chance Animal Shelter without spending a penny.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day.   1. This month, Westborough Buick GMC is giving money to the Second Chance Animal Shelter for every new LIKE it gets on Facebook. 2. The Westborough High School Rangers boys’ varsity basketball team is hosting South High Community today at 5:30 p.m. The free game takes place at Westborough High School, 90 West Main St. Go Rangers! 3. There is a meeting of the Westborough School Committee beginning at 6 p.m. It will take place on the second floor of the Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St. 4. Parenting for the Long Haul: When Teens Stray is a free program taking place at Chapel of…

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