Polito golf tournament raises $15,000 for local charities Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Rep. Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury, recently hosted the third annual Karyn Polito Charity Golf Tournament at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. The Charity Tournament benefited two local charities: Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services and the Westborough Food Pantry.

"In these difficult economic times, we need these organizations more than ever to help people - our neighbors - to lead healthy, safe and productive lives," Polito said. "With the help and generosity of many residents and local businesses, we were able to again contribute a healthy sum."

After all expenses, $15,000 will be donated to Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services and the Westborough Food Pantry.

Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services is Shrewsbury's only private non-profit human service agency, formed to address the high rate of juvenile delinquency among Shrewsbury youth. The Westborough Food Pantry provides food for over 50 families in Westborough, operating with the help of 45 volunteers who assist in collecting food donations from throughout Westborough. To date, over $45,000 has been donated to these charities.

Major sponsors, $3,000 each, included: Central One Federal Credit Union, Dunkin Donuts - Shrewsbury, E.L. Harvey & Sons, Polito Development, and Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. Corporate Sponsors, $1,000, include: Bank North - Massachusetts, J.A. Polito & Sons, Inc., Paul Mitchell Hain Lines, Ragsdale Superstores, Wagner Motors of Shrewsbury, and Westborough Bank.

Central One Federal Credit Union organized the event. The Golf Committee co-chairmen Central One Vice President Dick Thomas and Ron Bertelli, have been meeting since January, planning and organizing this event.