Youth Commission votes to honor all Wellness Award nominees this year
Youth Commission voted to honor all Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award nominees this year instead of selecting one recipient. Chairwoman Nancy Sutton and the seven-member commission, meeting in-person at the Public Safety building, unanimously approved the change to recognize the "high caliber
Youth Commission · Meeting of April 14, 2026
SOUTHBOROUGH — Youth Commission voted to honor all Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award nominees this year instead of selecting one recipient. Chairwoman Nancy Sutton and the seven-member commission, meeting in-person at the Public Safety building, unanimously approved the change to recognize the "high caliber of all nominees and their contributions to the betterment of our community." The commission also awarded the Ellen Piontek Scholarship, valued at 1,000 dollars, to one graduating senior. Youth and Family Services provided 799 appointments for mental health support between July 1, 2025 and April 7, 2026.
The commission is preparing Mental Health Awareness Month programming and an upcoming Youth Volunteer Fair with 15 participating vendors.
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Source: the Youth Commission meeting of April 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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