Plymouth Church Fall Fair

Come and Enjoy!
White Elephant Tag Sale
Baked Goods & Lunch
Jewelry, Crafts, Gifts & More!
September 28
10 am to 2 pm
The Plymouth Church in Framingham, 87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA

Hudson Fire Department Receives $65,029 Federal Grant to Upgrade Equipment

Chief Jamie Desautels shares that the Hudson Fire Department has received a $65,029 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant to upgrade equipment and significantly improve firefighters' ability to keep the community safe.
Hudson Fire will use the grant to replace aging fire fighting hoses and nozzles. The new equipment will improve fire suppression response by allowing more water flow with less pressure, reducing strain on firefighters and making it easier to target and control the fire.
"Most of our fire fighting hoses have been in service for more than 25 years, with some up to 40. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that fire fighting hoses be removed from service and replaced after 10 years. We are grateful to FEMA for this funding as it will help us address long-overdue upgrades.
"I also wish to recognize Deputy Fire Chief Brian Harrington for his perseverance in obtaining this grant," Chief Desautels said. "In a department our size grant funding has a tremendous impact, and through Deputy Chief Harrington's efforts we will be better able to protect the community."
On July 12, FEMA awarded $324 million in AFG grants to municipalities nationwide to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters against fire-related deaths and hazards. The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations.
According to FEMA, 2,300 people died in home fires in the United States in 2023, including 85 firefighters. Through the AFG grants, recipients will be able to fund critically needed resources to better equip and train emergency response personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster communications interoperability between emergency responders and support community risk reduction and resilience.

24th Annual Block Party at First United Methodist Church

 
Sunday September 8th, the congregation at First United Methodist Church invites Hudson and surrounding communities to its 24th Annual Block Party Celebration held outdoors.
Our schedule of FREE Outdoor events will include:
10:45am - HYMN SING…come sing your old favorites with us.
11:00am - OUTSIDE WORSHIP – we invite you to help beautify our stage/altar by bringing a plant, such as mums, for the altar..(take home at day’s end.) Events will begin following Worship.
NOON - HOT DOGS SERVED ALL DAY. Provided by Agape café and the United Methodist Women’s group.
* Enjoy music by one of the original ‘PLATTERS”, Tony Funches, deemed one of the most    successful vocal groups of the early Rock ‘n Roll era.
* “Flippo” the Entertainer; juggler, magician and balloon artiste´
* Make your own Sundae with Trombetta’s homemade ice cream
* Close-Up Magician, (Eddy Raymond)
* Animal Adventures
* Popcorn and Cotton Candy all day.
*Kids games with prizes.
Come spend the day with us enjoying a relaxing day of song, fun, food, and entertainment. Invite your friends and neighbors. All of the day’s events are FREE and open to the public. First United Methodist Church is located over the hill, just off the Hudson Rotary at 34 Felton St. More information is available at 978-562-2932, www.hudsonfumc.org

Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition?

The Family to Family course from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) could prove helpful to you. This is a free, evidence-based, eight-session, weekly course for family members and friends of individuals living with mental health conditions. Topics include understanding the symptoms of mental health conditions, learning about treatments and therapies, practicing communication and problem-solving skills, creating a positive team approach, and self-care. Importantly, the course offers family members the invaluable opportunity of open conversation and mutual support in a stigma-free environment. The class is taught by NAMI trained family members. The NAMI Central Middlesex local affiliate will host two sessions of the course this fall. The first will meet in person in Winchester on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30 am, starting September 14th. The second course will be available via Zoom, meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00 pm, starting September 24th. Learn more and register at: namicentralmiddlesex.org/educational-courses.

Lobster and Meat Shoot Friends of the Hudson Public Library

The Friends of the Hudson Public Library is pleased to present its 7th Lobster and Meat Shoot fundraiser. It promises to be an entertaining and exciting evening. The game of “shoot” uses playing cards. It is similar to Keno or bingo and you have the opportunity to win prizes of fresh lobster and steak! The Lobster and Meat Shoot will take place at the VFW Hall, 3 Palmieri Drive, Hudson, on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar, basket drawings, and a 50/50 cash raffle. Each year, new faces who have heard about the good time from others show up for the fun and excitement. So, gather friends and family and enjoy the night while supporting a great cause – the Hudson Public Library. Funds raised from this event will be used to augment the work of the Friends which support passes to farms, museums, zoos, and other venues. The Friends also purchase equipment and support the summer reading programs. Admission to the VFW Hall is free, and card sets for the games will be sold at the door. The lobster and meat prizes are “top shelf.” Remember – you can’t win if you don’t play. See you on September 28th!

Join in Joyous Song!

Sounds of Stow Chorus welcomes all area singers to their Open Rehearsals, August 26, September 2 and 9; First Parish Church in Stow Center (353 Great Road), from 7-9 pm. Come as early as 6:30 to meet and greet your fellow singers. Our 46th season opens with “Baroque Brilliance: 1685 — It was a Very Good Year!” , 2:00 November 24 at Maynard High School. We open with Giovanni Gabrieli’s stunning “Jubilate Duo” for double chorus and brass, then feature the three great Baroque composers all born in 1685 — Scarlotti (two beautiful motets), Handel (delightful and sensuous selections from Solomon); and Bach’s profound “Gerechte kommt um”, closing the program with his familiar “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. All are accompanied by full orchestra. Once again we have been invited to sing in three performances of “Christmas Magic” with the Vista Philharmonic at the spectacular, world-class performance venue, Groton Hill Performance Center. What a wonderful way to welcome the holiday season, and to experience the Gabrieli and other popular favorites from the stage of this extraordinary hall! “Romantic Riches: music by Mendelssohn and Brahms” explores the emotional depths of these great composers, including Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42 and Brahms’ motets, Nanie and Schicksalslied, again with full orchestra. Concert is April 13 at Littleton High School. The season closes June 1 with “A Garden of Song”, featuring music by diverse composers such as Sarah Quartel, Elaine Hagenberg, Melanie DeMore and others. We are a friendly and welcoming group whose singers hail from 20+ towns in the Metrowest area and beyond. Membership is open to anyone who can match pitch, learn the music, and blend with the other voices. We particularly need some strong Tenor voices to join our group for the upcoming year. Artistic Director Barbara Jones and Assistant Artistic Director Christina Kennedy promote serious musicianship at weekly rehearsals that are lively, challenging, educational, and always fun! For further information, please visit www.soundsofstow.org or email info@soundsofstow.org

First Connections Offers a Free Live Webinar

First Connections invites parents and caregivers to a free live webinar about talking to young children about race and racism in age-appropriate ways. We teach children to recognize colors and to categorize objects by similarities and differences, but when a child remarks on someone's skin color, eye shape, or other physical characteristics, many caregivers feel embarrassed and don't know what to say, because we were taught not to talk about race. We now know that talking explicitly with children about skin color, race, ethnicity and discrimination is the best way to prevent them from absorbing the racist ideas prevalent in our culture and media. But it's hard to know where to start and what to say. If you're wondering how to have these conversations with your children, join Ellie Springer, M.Ed., for a discussion with tips about how to talk about race and racism with young children, receive information on quality children's books on this topic, and recommended websites for further adult learning. This program is appropriate for parents of babies through elementary school. Please join us on Thursday, August 22, 7-8:30 p.m., and bring your questions. First Connections is the local CFCE through the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care, providing free playgroups, new parent support, parenting topics and resources to families with children age 0-6. To receive the link for this program, email lmatthews@jri.org.

First Connections Offers a Free Live Webinar

First Connections invites parents and caregivers to a free live webinar about talking to young children about race and racism in age-appropriate ways. We teach children to recognize colors and to categorize objects by similarities and differences, but when a child remarks on someone's skin color, eye shape, or other physical characteristics, many caregivers feel embarrassed and don't know what to say, because we were taught not to talk about race. We now know that talking explicitly with children about skin color, race, ethnicity and discrimination is the best way to prevent them from absorbing the racist ideas prevalent in our culture and media. But it's hard to know where to start and what to say. If you're wondering how to have these conversations with your children, join Ellie Springer, M.Ed., for a discussion with tips about how to talk about race and racism with young children, receive information on quality children's books on this topic, and recommended websites for further adult learning. This program is appropriate for parents of babies through elementary school. Please join us on Thursday, August 22, 7-8:30 p.m., and bring your questions. First Connections is the local CFCE through the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care, providing free playgroups, new parent support, parenting topics and resources to families with children age 0-6. To receive the link for this program, email lmatthews@jri.org.
Craft fair

Crafters Wanted

for St. Nicholas Parish Annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9am-4pm to be held at Derosier Hall, 33 Chapel Street in Shirley.  Do you have a hobby or small business where you build, bake, create beautiful items from scratch? Here's a place to be seen and sell your creations! This is the 19th year of this well-loved craft fair & we'd love to have you participate! We request only items that are hand-crafted. Applications are due by Sunday, October 6. To reserve your spot & obtain other information check out our website at www.nashobacatholic.org/annual-craft-fair   For more information, email Marianne Cooper at faithformation@nashobacatholic.org or call 978-772-0727.

OARS’ CAR-TOP SWAP MEET—for all things paddle related

Saturday, September 14th (Rain date: Sunday, September 15th) | 10 AM to 2 PM | Bradford Mill Back Parking Lot at The Bradford Mill, 8A Bradford Street, Concord, MA 01742
Join us for our first-ever OARS’ outdoor paddle gear exchange! Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or trade paddle-related items, this event is perfect for you. Find new and used kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), and all kinds of gear to wrap up the summer season and prepare for the next.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
  • Buy, sell, and trade paddle- and outdoor-related items
  • New and used kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and outdoor gear
  • Food trucks, games, and family-friendly activities
  • Free fly fishing demo lessons (12 PM–2 PM)
SELLER INFORMATION
  • Individual Sellers: $40 registration (includes OARS membership)
  • Corporate Sellers & Sponsors: Various sponsorship levels available
MORE INFORMATION
For up-to-date event information & seller or sponsor registration please go to:
oars3river.org/events/event/oars-car-top-swap-meet

Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition?

The Family to Family course from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) could prove helpful to you. This is a free, evidence-based, eight-session, weekly course for family members and friends of individuals living with mental health conditions. Topics include understanding the symptoms of mental health conditions, learning about treatments and therapies, practicing communication and problem-solving skills, creating a positive team approach, and self-care. Importantly, the course offers family members the invaluable opportunity of open conversation and mutual support in a stigma-free environment. The class is taught by NAMI trained family members. The NAMI Central Middlesex local affiliate will host two sessions of the course this fall. The first will meet in person in Winchester on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30 am, starting September 14th. The second course will be available via Zoom, meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00 pm, starting September 24th. Learn more and register at: namicentralmiddlesex.org/educational-courses.
Heritage chorale

Sing with Us!

Announcing Open Rehearsals on Tuesday, September 3rd and 10th. Open Rehearsals give potential new members a chance to sing with us and audition after the rehearsal if they are interested in chorale membership. You can experience the energy, talent and dedication of Heritage Chorale singers, our inspired music director Steve Lipsitt, and expert accompanist Kevin Neel. Now in our 88th season, we uphold the tradition of choral excellence established so many years ago in Framingham, MA.
We rehearse at Scott Hall, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-10pm. Performing three concerts a season (September through May), we often include professional orchestras and soloists.
For more information about rehearsals, auditions, membership, and Covid precautions, please see https://heritagechorale.org/wp2/?page_id=5087.
Family fun day

Community Family Fun Day

Sunday August 18, 2024 from 12 pm to 3 pm
Hudson Seventh Day Adventist Church at 94 Marlborough Street, Hudson, MA
Please join us for a fun day with games, events, music, food for the entire family;  free entry

#realtalkwithrayla! - FPC Summer Service

Rayla Baldwin-Mattson, Director of Religious Education for First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), tries to live as openly and honestly as possible. Rayla does this through storytelling and humor, often tagging things with #realtalkwithrayla! Come join Rayla on a fun journey through Rayla’s learning of some of life’s lessons! The service will take place both in person and virtually on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Masking is optional. Child care is available for all in-person summer services. To enter the virtual room, go to tinyurl.com/22-23fpc. FPC warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org.
Beerfest photo for aug 9 papers

Family-Friendly Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival

The third annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival will take place in Stow on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 12 to 4 p.m. With more local craft beer brewers, more food trucks, more games in the dedicated children’s area, ice cream from Juniper Farms, music from Becky and the Swingin’ Bards, and even artists, everyone is sure to find a most enjoyable way to support these local businesses. The five local craft breweries are Amory’s Tomb Brewing of Maynard; Dirigible Brewing of Littleton; Flying Dreams Brewing of Marlborough; Redemption Rock of Worcester; and Start Line Brewing of Hopkinton. Start Line Brewing will be doing double duty, offering not just brew but BBQ. Kith and Kin of Hudson will bring its Kiki food truck; Braised will have tacos and taco bowls; Twizted Pickle’s offerings will include sandwiches and Fried Twizted Pickles with dipping sauce; and newcomer Bird’s Nest will offer Italian street food. Juniper Farms and the FPC Cookie Table will be there to satisfy your sweet tooth. Just downhill from the main festival is a dedicated Carnival Games area, including games, crafts, a playground for younger kids, and face painting. Three family games – games where 2 to 4 players can participate together – will debut, along with at least another three new games added to the 18 games from last year (including the life-size Wak-a-Mole). Any DCF family with a Wonderfund Access Card will receive 5 free games tickets. Prizes include over 200 stuffies and games and even a couple of scooters. A new addition is Stow Area Guild of Artists (SAGA). Meet four local artists, learn their stories, and tell them yours. The artists are Aimee Ledwell, fabric art; Cortni Frecha, painting and woodwork; Helen Rolfe Ham, painting; and Lucia Carrington, punch needle and felted art. The Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival will be held on the grounds of First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) at 353 Great Road, Stow. General admission is through a $5 to $10 donation, and drink tickets for a 10-oz beer or hard seltzer are $5 each, with all proceeds going directly to FPC to support its work in the community. Entry is free for children 12 and under. The event will proceed rain or shine. For more information, visit facebook.com/AssabetCraftBeer.
Why me

14th Annual Ride for Why Me-Sherry's House-Helping Families with Cancer - September 8th Hudson Eagles

"People Helping People"-the motto of the Fraternal Order of Eagles! With that, the Hudson Eagles are pleased to invite you to join us in support of our 14th Annual Ride for Why Me-Sherry's House on Sunday Sept 8th at the Hudson MA Eagles-271 Cox Street. Registrations begin at 9:00am with Kick Stands up at 11:00am.  Donation of $20 for rider and the passenger $10.  Don't ride? Join us at 1:00 for the BBQ for a donation of $10.00.
Enjoy the great ride up to Princeton and arrive back at the Eagles around 1:15 for cookout and chances for some great donations.
Why Me is a Worcester Based non-profit organization created to help  families  who are being treated at Boston Children's Hospital and UMass Oncology cope with childhood cancer. Why Me is not affiliated with any national organization. These children come from all over the world to be treated at our great hospitals.
Why Me was started in 1985 by 13-year-old Sherry Shepherd during her four year battle with cancer. In the last months of her life, Sherry became determined to do something that would have a lasting value in the community to help children with cancer. With the help of her dad, she founded the non-profit organization WHY ME, which stands for Worcester Help for Youth, Memories Everlasting.
Today, over 36 years later, Why Me offers a comprehensive approach to supporting the entire family through a pediatric cancer diagnosis. We are here from the moment a family hears the words “your child has cancer” and continues throughout every step of their journey. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the effect on the entire family is profound and pervasive. The initial diagnosis is devastating, followed by fear and anxiety for all that lies ahead. Pediatric cancer protocols can last years and life is disrupted not just emotionally but financially as well. Through our all-encompassing support services and programs, families find the tools and assistance needed to manage these changes. The organization continues to be managed in part by individuals who have had a child with cancer and wish to help others who now face the same challenge. This deeply felt personal perspective serves as a guiding light in delivering services that are essential, compassionate and life affirming.
What “support” means:
While a childhood cancer diagnosis may be the most difficult challenge a family can face, with tangible support, guidance and friendship, together we can make this difficult time a little easier. Through family fun events, dinners, group outings, summer camp and other programs, families forge enduring bonds of friendship through the power of a shared common experience. From support groups, to logistical and financial support, as well as staff visits – whether at home, hospital or clinic – families receive support to address the specific ways their families’ lives have been disrupted. At Why Me we are always striving to meet the unique and increased needs of every family with ever-expanding programming that benefits each child and each family here in our community now, when they need it most. All support and services Why Me provides are free of charge.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Stow COA

Volunteering is a great way to stay active and engaged. A few specific opportunities are highlighted below. Simply return a completed volunteer application (available on our website) to Gigi Lengieza (in person, by mail or email to COAAdminAsst@Stow-MA.gov.) Once approved, volunteers will receive emails with specific opportunities outlined.  Those emails can be responded to when you can or may be quietly ignored if you can’t accept the opportunity.
SFCOA Board Members
Want to support Stow’s senior residents? Join the SFCOA Board! The SFCOA is a 501(c) (3) all volunteer public charity dedicated to helping Stow’s senior residents through the Council on Aging (COA).  Their mission is to support the COA by raising funds and helping make the community and its leaders aware of the valuable work of the COA.
COA Ambassadors
The COA is a busy place and sometimes a second set of hands is just what we need.   COA Ambassadors can be expected to welcome residents, assist with our sign-in kiosk, and provide general information regarding COA activities. Depending on the day, COA Ambassadors may be asked to help with events including set-up and breakdown.  Each COA Ambassador will be assigned a regular recurring weekly shift either in the morning (9:30-12:30) or afternoon (12:30-3:30).
Armchair Travel Presenters
Do you travel?  Like to share your adventures with others?  The Stow COA offers an Armchair Travel Program on the third Tuesday of the month at 1 pm.  Volunteers show pictures and share information about a place they have visited. Armchair Travel typically has between 12 and 20 attendees.
Creativity Class Instructors
Are you creative? Do you have a few hours to volunteer for the Stow COA?  We are looking for instructors to host a creativity class or classes. This can be a one-time opportunity or a series. If you are interested in learning more, please let me know! Some ideas include but are not limited to; charcuterie board making, homemade hummus/guacamole making, art classes or more! Contact Jayne Nowokunski with your ideas!
Please contact Gigi at COAAdminAsst@Stow-MA.gov or 978-897-1880 for more information
Improving the odds

The challenges facing today’s kids: Free sessions offer solutions

Research shows that American kids today are more likely to be anxious or depressed than American kids from a couple of decades ago. It also shows an alarmingly widening gender gap in academic achievement: the boys are getting left in the dust. This is not because girls are doing better (although they are), but primarily because boys are doing worse. Yet girls have their own challenges. While alcohol and drug use among boys has remained stable or even dropped over the last 40 years, use among girls has soared. As if these challenges weren’t enough, any parent today knows that guiding kids safely through the obstacles of social media and video games is an exhausting and uphill climb.
Dr. Leonard Sax will share evidence-based insights and research-backed solutions related to these topics and more in a series of informational sessions titled Improving the Odds for Our Kids and hosted by Mt. Calvary Church in Acton, MA, in September. A physician, psychologist, and author of the New York Times bestseller The Collapse of Parenting, Dr. Sax has spoken about topics relevant to raising and working with today’s youth at more than 500 schools, juvenile correctional facilities, communities of faith, and other venues around the world.
“I’m really excited to be bringing Dr. Sax and his message to the greater Acton community,” says Kerry Evans, one of the event organizers and a Harvard resident. “I first read his book Boys Adrift when my teenage sons were little, and it left a huge impression on me. It changed the way I raised my kids.”
“As a grandmother raising two grandchildren with ADHD, I’m excited to hear Dr. Sax’s evidence-based advice for guiding our kids to become capable, confident adults,” adds co-organizer Dawn Phelan, who is planning to attend all sessions.
But the sessions aren’t just for parents and grandparents. Educators, medical professionals, and anyone interested in supporting kids will find them relevant.
“I first heard Dr. Sax interviewed as a guest on a podcast, and I was really interested in what he had to say about the importance of ‘rites of passage’ for girls and boys on their journey to becoming healthy women and men,” says Acton resident Naomi Veeder. “Even though I don't have children of my own, I have nieces, nephews and friends' children that are in my life and that I care deeply about, and so I'm looking forward to hearing more from him on how I can support them on their journey to adulthood.”
The sessions take place Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28 and are free and open to the public. However, because space is limited, the organizers suggest that people register ahead of time to reserve their spot. For more information and to register, visit www.mtcalvaryacton.org/improvingtheodds. If you have questions, email workshops@mtcalvaryacton.org or call (978) 263-5156. Mt. Calvary is located at 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton, MA. Parking (including handicap) is available behind the church, off Prospect Street. Parking attendants will direct attendees to overflow parking options.
Blood drive

Community Blood Drive. Save a life on August 13th!

CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND PLATELETS!
Please help!
Cornerstone Congregational Church is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday August 13th from 9AM to 2PM. Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.
Thank you!!
Cornerstone Congregational Church
32 Graniteville Road
Westford, MA 01886
For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org
Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
For an appointment

​Assabet Valley Mastersingers Present "Summer Sing! Brahms - A German Requiem"

Experience the Magic of Choral Music at the Summer Sing with Assabet Valley Mastersingers
Westborough, MA –  The Assabet Valley Mastersingers are thrilled to invite music lovers of all ages to join them for their annual Summer Sing on August 19, 2024, at Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough, Massachusetts. This special event, beginning at 7:30 PM, offers a unique opportunity for vocalists of varied abilities to join in the performance of Johannes Brahms’ sublime “A German Requiem.”
Under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Robert Eaton, participants will experience the beauty and emotional depth of this exquisite choral masterpiece, sung in English. Scores will be provided to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all who join in.
“This Summer Sing is more than just a performance; it’s a chance for people to connect with music in a deeply personal way,” said Dr. Eaton. “We welcome everyone to come and experience the transformational power of choral music in a supportive and inspiring environment.”
Event Details:
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 E Main St, Westborough, MA 01581
Admission: $10 at the door
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers, known for their exceptional performances and commitment to musical excellence, are dedicated to bringing the joy of choral music to the Assabet Valley region. This event is an opportunity to experience the collective power of music and to engage with a community of passionate music enthusiasts.
For more information, please visit www.avmsingers.org or contact Tricia Campero at tcampero@avmsingers.org or 508-344-1858.

Crafters Wanted

Do you have a small business where you build, bake, create beautiful items from scratch?
Here's a place to be seen and sell your creations!  St. Nicholas' Annual Craft Fair (formerly St. Anthony's) will take place at Derosier Hall at 33 Chapel Street in Shirley, across from St. Anthony Church on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 9am-4pm.
This is the 19th year of this well-loved craft fair and we'd love to have you participate.
Deadline for applications is October 6.  A registration form to apply for one or more spots and other information can be found at www.nashobacatholic.org/annual-craft-fair .  For more information, email Marianne Cooper at faithformation@nashobacatholic.org or call 978-772-0727.
More information and online registration

Help Support People Affected by Domestic Violence in Our Communities

Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is looking for interested community members to participate in their FREE September 2024 Volunteer Advocate Training program at the Lexington Police Department.
The 40-hour training is designed to familiarize the volunteers with the many aspects of domestic violence and give them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, DVSN’s volunteer Advocates provide direct service over the phone, at the Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.
The September 2024 training will be held over three weeks from September 9th to September 27th on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM and Friday days 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. For those who wish to activate as Advocates, an additional 10 to 12 hours of individual field training will take place after successful completion of the classroom segment.
The training is provided at no cost to attendees. All necessary materials will be provided. To learn more about DVSN and its programs, services, and events, visit DVSN.org.
Those interested in more information about the training or who want to request an application should call (978) 318-3421 or send an e-mail to training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Monday, August 26, 2024.

Westford Women’s Club Fall Kickoff Meeting: “Salads and Sweets”

Guest Table is a community dinner that takes place on the second Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). The next dinner will take place on Aug. 9. It will begin at 5:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. All are welcome! There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted.
This month’s menu is chili. There will be salad, watermelon, and corn bread, with ice cream for dessert. Options made with vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free ingredients will be available. All meals are nut-free.
FPC is located at 353 Great Road, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. When parking, please keep a clear path for emergency vehicles; do not block the driveway around the front of the sanctuary; park only on the 117 side of Commons Rd.; and do not block access to the back of the building. Thank you!
This program is supported in part by grants from the Stow Community Chest, Nashoba Valley Rotary, and the Acton-Boxborough United Way. Guest Table is also grateful for the consistent support it receives from the Stow Council on Aging and the Stow Food Pantry, as well as the support from so many individuals who donate and volunteer.

Chili, Watermelon & Ice Cream at Guest Table

Guest Table is a community dinner that takes place on the second Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). The next dinner will take place on Aug. 9. It will begin at 5:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. All are welcome! There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted.
This month’s menu is chili. There will be salad, watermelon, and corn bread, with ice cream for dessert. Options made with vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free ingredients will be available. All meals are nut-free.
FPC is located at 353 Great Road, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. When parking, please keep a clear path for emergency vehicles; do not block the driveway around the front of the sanctuary; park only on the 117 side of Commons Rd.; and do not block access to the back of the building. Thank you!
This program is supported in part by grants from the Stow Community Chest, Nashoba Valley Rotary, and the Acton-Boxborough United Way. Guest Table is also grateful for the consistent support it receives from the Stow Council on Aging and the Stow Food Pantry, as well as the support from so many individuals who donate and volunteer.

Starstuff - FPC Summer Service

A new tradition is being inaugurated at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) of the Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum repeating an earlier popular sermon for a summer service! This service from Nov. 2018, “Starstuff,” explores the theology of Carl Sagan, who explained that we are all made of starstuff.
The service will take place both in person and virtually on Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. Masking is optional. Child care is available for all in-person summer services. To enter the virtual room, go to tinyurl.com/22-23fpc.
FPC warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org.
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Beerfest photo for aug 9 papers

Family-Friendly Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival


Family-Friendly Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival
The third annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival will take place in Stow on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 12 to 4 p.m. With more local craft beer brewers, more food trucks, ice cream from Juniper Farms, music from Becky and the Swingin’ Bards, and a dedicated children’s area, everyone is sure to find a most enjoyable way to support these local businesses.
The five local craft breweries are Amory’s Tomb Brewing of Maynard; Dirigible Brewing of Littleton; Flying Dreams Brewing Co. of Marlborough; Redemption Rock of Worcester; and Start Line Brewing Co. of Hopkinton.
Start Line Brewing Co. will be doing double duty, offering not just brew but BBQ. Kith and Kin of Hudson will bring its Kiki food truck; Braised will have tacos and taco bowls; Twizted Pickle’s offerings will include sandwiches and Fried Twizted Pickles with dipping sauce; and Bird’s Nest will offer Italian street food. Juniper Farms and the FPC Cookie Table will be there to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Just downhill from the main festival is a dedicated Carnival Games area, including games, crafts, a playground for younger kids, and face painting. Any DCF family with a Wonderfund Access Card will receive 5 free tickets.
The Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival will be held on the grounds of First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) at 353 Great Road, Stow. General admission is through a $5 to $10 donation, and drink tickets for 10 oz beer or hard seltzer are $5, with all proceeds going directly to FPC to support its work in the community. Entry is free for children 12 and under. The event will proceed rain or shine. For more information, visit facebook.com/AssabetCraftBeer.
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Calling All Crafters!

Nashoba Valley Technical High School Foundation 12th Annual Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 10 AM - 3PM (Set up 8AM - 9:30AM)
Nashoba Valley Technical High School, 100 Littleton Road (Rt. 110), Westford, MA
Register now for this well-attended event - only 100 spots available!
Vendor fee is $75 (includes an 8 foot spot, and 2 chairs bring your own table or display).
For more information and to complete the online registration/payment please visit  https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA5MTYz
Any questions, email NVTHSFoundation@nashobatech.net
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Family-Friendly Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival

The third annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival will include local craft beer brewers, food trucks, music from Becky & the Swingin’ Bards, and a separate, dedicated children’s area with games and crafts.
General admission is $5-10 donation per person, with those 12 and under admitted free. Drink tickets are $5, and soft drinks and bottled water will be available at food trucks. The event will proceed rain or shine.
The festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 12 to 4 p.m., at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact craftbeerfest@fpc-stow-acton.org or visit facebook.com/AssabetCraftBeer.
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Free Infant Massage Workshop

First Connections is offering a free infant massage class for pre-crawling babies which will take place on Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 2-3:00 at our office in Acton. Mary Beilman is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage through Infant Massage USA. New strokes will be taught each week that combine Swedish and Indian Massage in addition to reflexology. Massage can help babies with sleep, gas, and fussiness. It also enhances the connection between caregiver and baby. Each class will include discussion, demonstration of strokes, and time for questions and answers. To register for this class, please email Linda at lmatthews@jri.org. First Connections is the local CFCE grant program through the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care providing free playgroups, parenting topics, resources and new parent support to families in 11 towns.

First Connections Offers a Free Live Webinar

First Connections invites parents and caregivers to a free live webinar about talking to young children about race and racism in age-appropriate ways. We teach children to recognize colors and to categorize objects by similarities and differences, but when a child remarks on someone's skin color, eye shape, or other physical characteristics, many caregivers feel embarrassed and don't know what to say, because we were taught not to talk about race. We now know that talking explicitly with children about skin color, race, ethnicity and discrimination is the best way to prevent them from absorbing the racist ideas prevalent in our culture and media. But it's hard to know where to start and what to say. If you're wondering how to have these conversations with your children, join Ellie Springer, M.Ed., for a discussion with tips about how to talk about race and racism with young children, receive information on quality children's books on this topic, and recommended websites for further adult learning. This program is appropriate for parents of babies through elementary school. Please join us on Thursday, August 22, 7-8:30 p.m., and bring your questions. First Connections is the local CFCE through the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care, providing free playgroups, new parent support, parenting topics and resources to families with children age 0-6. To receive the link for this program, email lmatthews@jri.org.

Stow Police Department Invites Community to Attend First National Night Out

 
Chief Michael Sallese and the Stow Police Department invite community members to attend the Department’s inaugural National Night Out event next week.
WHEN:
Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Town Center Park, 323 Great Road, Stow
WHAT:
National Night Out is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a nationwide campaign designed to strengthen the relationship between public safety officials and residents to foster community partnerships and improve neighborhood safety.
This year marks the 41st anniversary of National Night Out, and Stow's first time participating.
"We have great relationships throughout the community, and National Night Out is one more way we can connect with each other in a casual setting," said Chief Sallese. "We look forward to seeing everyone there."
Activities are free, and include potato sack races, kickball games, water balloon tosses and egg races. Attendees also will have the chance to dunk a member of the Police Department in the dunk tank. The Stow Fire Department will be on hand as well.

Myles Above in Heaven

(An intimate support group for Mothers in the loss of a child)
Saturday August 17th
10:30am-12:30pm
Community Room at the Avidia Financial Center
17 Pope Street, Hudson, MA

Saturday August 24th
10:30am-12:30pm
Duffy Properties
135 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA

Hudson Police Department Invites Community Members to Attend National Night Out

Chief Richard P. DiPersio and the Community Action Team of the Hudson Police Department invite community members to attend the Department’s free National Night Out event next week.
WHEN:
Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-8 p.m.
WHERE:
Hudson High School (Guidotti Field). 69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA
WHAT:
National Night Out is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a nationwide campaign designed to strengthen the relationship between public safety officials and residents to foster community partnerships and improve safety in neighborhoods.
This year marks the 41st anniversary of National Night Out.
This family-friendly event will give residents the opportunity to come together as a community and interact with local law enforcement. The event will feature food, games, cruiser rides, equipment and vehicle displays, and other forms of entertainment.
"National Night Out is a terrific way for every Hudson resident to get to know their local police officers," Chief DiPersio said. "We may wear a uniform and drive around in specialized vehicles, but we're just like you: so, come down, and say hello."

Come see Boxborough’s Treasures

The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road will be open from  2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday August 11.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or if anyone wishes to arrange a private tour for a small group at a different time please call John Fallon at 978-264-0069.

Celebrate Farmers Market Week August 4-10

August 4 – 10 has been designated 2024 National and Massachusetts Farmers Market Week. This celebration of Farmers' Markets recognizes how they increase access to fresh food, support local farmers and food producers and build community.
Summer produce is reaching its peak with corn, tomatoes, eggplant and peaches all available. During the week, there are many opportunities for area residents to visit one or more farmers markets. On Sunday, the Acton-Boxborough Farmers’ Market is held at 19 Elm Street in Acton from 10am – 1pm, www.abfarmersmarket.org/. On Tuesday, visit the Hudson Farmers Market from 3:30-6:30 pm at 76 Main St in front of Town Hall. www.facebook.com/hudsonsfarmersmarket Saturday, there are two local options: visit , the Maynard Farmers’ Market from 9am-1pm in the Mill Pond parking lot on Main St,  www.MaynardFarmersMarket.com or or the Marlborough Farmers Market at 19 Weed st behind city hall from 9am--1pm, www.facebook.com/Marlborough-Farmers-Market-306000149747102 . The Hudson, Marlborough and Maynard markets can all be easily accessed from the Assabet River Rail Trail https://www.facebook.com/AssabetRiverRailTrail/.
In addition to offerings such as local fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, baked goods, meats, dairy, eggs, coffee, pasta, cider, wine and other specialty items, most farmers' markets are gathering places that often feature artisans, musical performances, community information, kids’ activities and special events such as and cooking demonstrations. Many MA Farmers' Markets also accept Senior / WIC Farmers' Market coupons and SNAP benefits. Check the individual market websites for details.  Let's make this the week everyone visits a farmers' market to find out what all the excitement is about!

Joint Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service

First Parish Church of Stow & Acton will join several Unitarian Universalist (UU) churches at the 21st annual Joint UU Summer Service.
First Church Unitarian of Littleton will host the service on Aug. 4 at 10 a.m., led by Rev. Lara Hoke. There will be a pick-up choir, with all singers welcome and rehearsal beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The annual service includes the UU churches serving Bolton, Fitchburg, Harvard, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Marlborough/Hudson, and Stow/Acton.
First Church Unitarian of Littleton is located at 19 Foster St, Littleton. A link will be posted at fculittle.org for those who wish to attend virtually.

Shakespeare in the Park! Performance at the Hudson Armory

Join us for evening performances on Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, at 7pm. Plus, a special Sunday afternoon show on August 4th at 2pm. This event is a fundraiser for the Armory, with all performers, director, and producer volunteering their time and talent. Suggested donation is $10 per person. With a suggested donation of $10.00, all proceeds will support the preservation efforts of the Hudson Armory. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs due to limited seating. Rain dates: August 9th, 10th, and 11th if needed.
Location: The Hudson Armory, 35 Washington Street. For more details, visit https://www.hudsonarmoryproject.org/events/shakespeare-in-the-park

Blessing of the Animals - FPC Summer Service

Stow, Mass., July 28 – The annual Blessing of the Animals will be held on the grounds of First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) on July 28 at 10 a.m. Join FPC member Susan Avery with your animal(s) or representations of them (photos, drawings, etc.) as this service explores the power they have to lift our spirits. We’ll celebrate by collectively blessing each of them.
Because this service will be held outdoors, it will not be streamed. Child care is available for all in-person summer services.
FPC warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org

Family-Friendly Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival

 
The third annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival will include local craft beer brewers, food trucks, music from Becky & the Swingin’ Bards, and a separate, dedicated children’s area with games and crafts.
General admission is $5-10 donation per person, with those 12 and under admitted free. Drink tickets are $5, and soft drinks and bottled water will be available at food trucks. The event will proceed rain or shine.
The festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 12 to 4 p.m., at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact craftbeerfest@fpc-stow-acton.org or visit facebook.com/AssabetCraftBeer.

Chelmsford Historical Society Holding Classic Car Show

The Chelmsford Historical Society, in collaboration with Goonz Car Club Massachusetts, will be holding a classic car show on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 1-4pm.
All pre-1970 cars and trucks are welcome at the event. The show will feature the 1959 Raven, a custom car designed and built by Arthur Bentas in Chelmsford from 1950-1959. It has won numerous awards and was bought by Joe Germann in 2007 and restored in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary of winning the 1959 NHRA National Championship Custom Car Show Trophy.
The car show will be held rain or shine at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, located at 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford, MA. There will be food for purchase, music, games, a 50/50 raffle, and tours of the house.
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“Outdoor Voices” Series to Feature Environmental Justice Leader Amara Ifeji


Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is launching a new Outdoor Voices speakers’ series that features environmentalists who will share stories about their experiences in nature. These programs are open to the public, free of charge.
“The conservation movement often acts as if we all enjoy nature in the same way, and have the same access, but this is simply not true, ” said Sally Purrington Hild, Engagement and Events Manager for the organization.
The Outdoor Voices series kicks off on August 24 at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. The program will feature Amarachukwu Ifeji, Director of Policy at the Maine Environmental Education Association.
Ms. Ifeji, who is of Igbo descent, will explore the history of the conservation movement in the United States, which has traditionally excluded people of color from outdoor spaces. She will share her personal experiences of environmental exclusion, discuss how she combats these injustices through environmental education, and highlight the critical importance of centering historically marginalized voices in environmental, climate, and conservation movements.
The August 24 program is co-sponsored by Professionals of Color in the Environment (POCIE), a statewide community that strives to dismantle barriers and advance racial equity within the environmental discipline.
Nia Keith, cofounder of POCIE and vice president for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice at Mass Audubon, will moderate a question-and-answer session at the conclusion of Ms. Ifeji’s presentation.
“Amara is a brilliant and poetic speaker who wowed a crowd of 185 guests at an SVT event this past spring,” said Cecil Hynds-Riddle, Director of Development at SVT. “Prepare to challenge your assumptions and think deeply about how conservation and social justice interact in our local community.”
Ms. Ifeji’s presentation will be held on Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Barn at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury. The public is invited to attend this free event, but registration is required at www.svtweb.org/voices.
SVT is a nonprofit land trust that conserves natural areas and farmland in 36 communities around the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. The organization has protected more than 70 miles of trails and also hosts public programs on nature topics.
ABOUT SVT: SVT is a member-supported non-profit organization that works to protect natural areas and farmland in the 36 communities that surround the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. SVT, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Stow Republican Town Committee July Meeting

The SRTC will be holding our July meeting at Pompositticut Community Center on Monday July 29th at 7pm.
Topics will include the Trump Force 47 campaign ongoings in Massachusetts, as well as the upcoming September primaries. We will also discuss opportunities to help out here in the town of Stow and continue to push the town in the right affordable direction, so we stop getting priced out of our homes. A review of openings for board member positions in town will be included for anyone looking to get more involved in the grind of the political machine.
Look forward to seeing you all on the 29th.

SFCOA Creators Club

Thursdays at Pompo Community Center from 10 until noon.  The Creators Club is a group of people who like to create things, share ideas, and have fun! Doesn’t matter if you’re a knitter, sewer, or just love making crafty things. There are soooo many craft supplies donated to us, and we want to make things to sell in the Gift Shop. Everyone is welcome . . . seniors, non-seniors, men, women . . . only requirement is that you enjoy working as a team! Proceeds benefit the COA and Stow’s senior residents. Visit https://stowfriendsofthecoa.org/ to view our video.
13 the musical

13 The Musical (Jr) comes to Hudson July 26-27!


We all know how challenging puberty can be, but for 13 year old Evan Goldman, moving from New York City to small-town Appleton, Indiana as his parents split up and he plans his Bar Mitzvah is a LOT. He navigates the complicated social circles of a new school and meets new friends, learning lessons about growing up and teen drama.
Co-Director/Music Director Alyssa MacDonald and Co-Director/Choreographer Steven Yerardi lead this large and talented local cast ranging in age from 7-18.
Performances will be in the Paul "Skip" Johnson auditorium in Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. Tickets are available online and at the door - $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Shows are scheduled for Friday July 26 at 7pm, and Saturday July 27 at 2pm and 7pm. Concessions and raffles will be available in the lobby.

1st Annual Robert H. Hawkins Memorial Golf Tournament

Hawkins is the first African American to build, own, and operate a golf course in Massachusetts. Originally named Mapledale Country Club in 1926 when Robert H. Hawkins purchased the Randall Estate, Mapledale hosted the first three UGA “Negro National” Open Championship golf tournaments in 1926, 1927, and 1928 before closing in 1929 under the weight of the Great Depression.
Join us for the 1st Annual Robert H. Hawkins Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, August 26th 2024 at the Stow Acres in Stow, MA. Following a fun round of golf, we’ll host a luncheon for both golfers and non-golfers to finish off the day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the United Golfers Association (UGA).
Register online at this eventbrite link. Please visit our website www.rediscovermapledale.org to sign up and play in this great event or partner with us as a sponsor. If you’re unable to attend and would still like to support our cause, you can donate directly on our website.

Town of Stow Breaks Ground on Randall Library Renovations

Stow town officials break ground on an $11.9 million renovation and expansion of the Randall Library on Wednesday afternoon. From left are Randall Library Friends President Lisa Lavina, Library Trustee Chair Maureen Busch, Library Director Tina McAndrew, Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski, state Sen. James Eldridge, and Building Committee Member Kat Copeland. (Courtesy Town of Stow)
STOW — The Town of Stow is delighted to share that ground has been broken on an approximately $11.9 million renovation and expansion of the Randall Library.
Major planned improvements include making the entire building compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, restoring the historic entrance, creating a dedicated children’s space, a dedicated teen space, staff space, outdoor space, and updating the HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
Construction is expected to conclude in July of 2025.
“It may not have happened on the first try, or even the second, but we are here now, and your hard work and love for free services for all, a community gathering space, and a healthy and accessible building have brought us to this day,” said Library Director Tina McAndrew.
The renovation and expansion were first approved in spring of 2022, when voters approved an $8.85 million Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion to fund the project. Due to increasing costs, at Special Town Meeting in September, voters authorized the Town Administrator to spend an additional $2.5 million on the project, but that funding will come from the general fund operating budget and will not be raised through taxation. The project also received a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division.
Additionally, $1 million in Community Preservation Act funds are being used for the project, which received donations of $500,000 from the Library Trustees, and $400,000 from the Hale High School Trust Fund.
The General Contractor for the project is SMI (Southern Middlesex Industries Inc.) of Norwood. SMI will be working alongside the architects, designLAB, and the Owner’s Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders.
“Libraries have long been the heartbeats of society, fostering knowledge, connection and growth,” said Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski. “Our vision for this renovation goes beyond bricks and mortar. It is about embracing technology, nurturing creativity, fostering connections, and making lifelong patrons.”
Library Trustees Chair Maureen Busch thanked all those who contributed to the project, and said the project was made possible by the generosity of many within the community.
“This is going to be a fantastic space,” said Lisa Lavina, President of the Randall Library Friends.
“The library is not just a building that houses books, but rather a place where community is built,” said Building Committee Member Kat Copeland. “The library provides program for adults and children, museum passes, a collection of fun and practical things to check out, meeting spaces for groups and friends, and free access to the internet to name a few things in addition to the collection of books and media.”
Those in attendance at the groundbreaking included: Senator Jamie Eldridge, Select Board Members Chairman JT Toole, Megan Birch McMichael, Hector Constantzos, and Cortni Frecha; Randall Library Trustees Chair Maureen Busch, Marcy Eckel, Morgan Hillman, Rachael Flaherty, Sunny Richardson, and Barbie Wolfenden. 
The Town would like to recognize the members of the two Building Committees who have worked tirelessly to get to this groundbreaking. On the Library Building Committee 2.0 is Chair Tina McAndrew, Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski, Building Commissioner Frank Ramsbottom, Aisha Anderson, Kat Copeland, Marcy Eckel, Morgan Hillman, Lisa Lavina, and Sunny Richardson. Members of the Exterior Building Committee are: Chair Tina McAndrew, Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski, Building Commissioner Frank Ramsbottom, Kat Copeland, Richard Fishman, Andrew Grote, and Melissa Rollins.

Stow Republican Town Committee
July Meeting

The SRTC will be holding our July meeting at Pompositticut Community Center on Monday July 29th at 7pm.
Topics will include the Trump Force 47 campaign ongoings in Massachusetts, as well as the upcoming September primaries. We will also discuss opportunities to help out here in the town of Stow and continue to push the town in the right affordable direction, so we stop getting priced out of our homes. A review of opening for board member positions in town will be included for anyone looking to get more involved in the grind of the political machine.
Look forward to seeing you all on the 29th.
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Global Nonprofit DSNDP Volunteers From Massachusetts participate in Cleanliness Drive!

On July 14th ,2024, Massachusetts State residents joined hands as dedicated volunteers of the global non-profit organization Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), undertaking Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt-A-Visibility-Site clean-up drive in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) at (Adopt-A-Highway) 135 Eastbound side from Pond Rd. to Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 & (Adopt-A-Visibility-Site) at Gonzalez Lower Lot: Town of Dedham, 506 High St, Dedham, MA 02026.
In alignment with the motto “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The world is one family), DSNDP aims to foster a brighter future by advocating for cleanliness drives in collaboration with the US government by undertaking nationwide cleanliness drives since July 2022. These activities are executed under the guidance of the founders of the organisation Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari.
Earlier in Massachusetts, the organization also carried out other cleanliness activities such as Adopt-a-Visibility-Site, Adopt- a-Highway, across 3 cities involving a total of 67 volunteers who worked for around 85 volunteer hours and collected 28 bags of waste resulting in approx. 420 pounds of trash.
Within the North America continent, DSNDP continues to collaborate with 18 states and 73 cities across the United States for nationwide cleanliness drive including 23 different programs such as Adopt-Highway/Park/Beach/ Street/ River etc. During these cleanliness drives, DSNDP has successfully engaged 2109 volunteers, actively collecting more than 34000 pounds of trash, resulting in significant cost savings for the government. The organisation has received accolades from various state and county governments in the form of 53 certificates and 51 signboards within the nation.
The organisation is also involved in tree plantation across 15 states and 33 cities within the US. DSNDP is also involved in health initiatives such as the Women’s Cancer Awareness Conference successfully hosted in February 2023 and blood/ plasma donation drives in Canada and the United States in recent years. DSNDP also recently organised a Mega Cleanliness Drive and Tree Conservation Event across 21 locations simultaneously to celebrate Earth Day 2024.
For more information, please visit http://www.dsndp.com
Nyara

The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children Is Seeking The Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing 14-Year-Old, Nyara Mitchell.

Nyara has been missing since June 22, 2024, from her home in Canton, Massachusetts. Nyara is described as 5’5”, weighs 170 lbs., and has brown eyes with black hair. Authorities believe that Nyara may be in Boston, Massachusetts area.
In an effort to bring more attention to Nyara’s case, her poster is being featured on the Ring’s Neighbors app as a part of a partnership between NCMEC and Ring. This feature reaches millions of users, providing real-time assistance in locating missing children.
If you have any information about Nyara or her disappearance, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the Canton Police Department (Massachusetts) at 1-781-821-5090

Free Outdoor B-B-Q at
Hudson First United Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton Street, will be offering a FREE B-B-Q Friendship Dinner, rain or shine, on Saturday, July 20th served at 5:00 pm on our back lawn.   Come and enjoy classic summer favorites; Chicken and salads, dessert and watermelon.
Put this in your calendars and plan on enjoying some delicious summer eats.  Invite your friends and neighbors.   Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.   Inside if it rains.
Friendship Dinners are served the fourth Saturday of every month and are free to everyone.
First United Methodist Church is located over the hill off the Hudson Rotary at 34 Felton Street.
More information is available at 978-562-2932 or at our website http://www.hudsonfumc.org