Kay Rolfs Massaglia has been named Royersford's Community Service Award recipient for her dedication to the Repair Cafe — a free event that brings skilled volunteers together to fix residents' broken belongings.
Mayor Alex Metricarti presented the honor at Tuesday’s Royersford Borough Council meeting, noting that the Repair Cafe runs four times a year and accepts everything from computers and bicycles to jewelry, clothing, vacuum cleaners, and drones.
“It's an opportunity to bring your broken stuff in and get it fixed for free by experts who do amazing things,” Metricarti explained.
A Resource for the Whole Community
The mayor recalled a conversation she had with a new resident during the most recent Repair Cafe, held on April 25, that illustrated the program's reach.
“They were new to this country and didn't have a ton of money, and it was a little bit hard for them to get by,” the mayor said.
The resident told the mayor that the event had meaningfully improved their quality of life, allowing them to bring in items acquired for free online, get them repaired, and actually put them to use.
"I just thought that was wonderful," Metricarti said.
A Tree to Mark the Difference
The borough will plant a tree in Victory Park in Massaglia's honor. A commemorative plaque will accompany the tree as a lasting tribute to her contributions.
Accepting the award, Massaglia said she felt humbled and believed others were equally deserving — but added that the recognition only gave her more ideas for future projects.
Council President Anil Dham joked that repeat winners are allowed.
This article was generated with AI assistance. All content was reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by John McGuire.
