Holiday fun in Barre Dec 3rd
There will be a Christmas
Craft Fair ,Town Hall 10-3 p.m local crafters, direct sales vendors
and a Chinese auction of donated baskets. Christmas in BNarre will
feature:
* . Holiday tattoos and free books from Santa's elves Town Hall
10-1.00 p.m Sponsored by Quabbin Community Partnership
* Toyland Fair -Congregational church 10-2 pm Holiday lunch or tea .
Special room for children to buy Christmas presents
* Holiday Merriment at the library. Children's crafts 10.30- 12.00
p..m For children of all ages. children under 3 years may need some
adult help
* Visit with Santa and Mrs.Claus at Barre Savings Bank 11-2 pm
Sponsored by Barre SB.
* Holiday Hip Hop with Cynthia 12 noon-1.00 p.m at Studio Vogue
* Face painting with Lisa 1-3p.m at Studio Vogue
* Barre's very special stage coach will be open to the public and
carriage rides will be available at the Historical Society building
,Common St.( weather permitting) 2-3p.m
"Hometown Pride "Parade bringing Santa and Mrs Claus to the Common.
Starts 3.30p.m (approx) at Ruggles Lane Elementary School car park
.Santa turns on the Christmas lights 4 .10p.m. ( approx )at the
Harding Allen Bandstand on the Common .
* Magic with Jason. Town Hall 4.30 pm
The Christmas Angel – Barre theater.Common St. Refreshments 6.30p.m
, visit from Santa, music play 7.30 p.m. Reservations 978-355-2096
Get a holiday passport and join in the holiday fun! Win a
chance to get a special gift from Santa.
Get your passport at any one of the starred events and get it
stamped at each event you visit. Your completed passport should be
left at Santa's mail box at the Town Hall by 5.30p.m on Dec3rd. Open
to children 10 and under. At least 6 stamps are needed to enter the
drawing for the gift.
This celebration is sponsored by the "Christmas in Barre" Committee.
Brewer Gains Ashby, Paxton, Loses Orange
(Boston) - Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) announced today that
the Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation that would redraw
the House and Senate legislative districts. The plan was crafted by
the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting chaired by Senator
Stanley C. Rosenberg and Representative Michael J. Moran.
“I will miss representing the towns of Orange, Warwick and Royalston.
Although my district has changed, the friendships and great
relationships that I have developed over the years will remain with
me.” Brewer will add the towns of Ashby and Paxton to his area of
representation, which will now be known as the Worcester, Hampden,
Hampshire and Middlesex district.
The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting was tasked with
studying and proposing a new division of the Commonwealth into 9
Congressional, 40 Senatorial, 160 Representative and 8 Councilor
districts. The changes were based on population figures from the
2010 U.S. Census and reflect demographic changes in the state during
the past decade.
“Senator Rosenberg worked diligently on this plan and I applaud his
efforts to include all interested parties in this process. The
Committee has established a smart plan and I am excited to serve my
new communities,” Brewer continued.
The Committee actively encouraged public participation in the
redistricting process. In all, 13 public hearings were conducted.
The new maps are online at www.malegislature.gov/redistricting.
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Barre Food Bank Shops Locally
The Barre Food Bank at Christ Episcopal Church in South Barre has launched a program it hopes will provide food and support local farms at the same time. The food bank is issuing "Barre Bucks" which are redeemable at local farms, the Saturday farmers' market and farm stands. The $5 denomination food cards can be used to buy fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat and other food items from participating local merchants.
David Petrovic of the Food Bank program, said the goal is to offer healthy locally produced food items to Food Bank clients. Clients meeting other income guidelines for food stamps or the WIC program would likely qualify for Barre Bucks, he said. Farms and merchants will redeem the cards they accept for face value at the food bank. For information, call the food bank program at 978-355-4519 or 355-4061
Life's
List of Things That Have Names
But
We Don't Know What They Are
...
Look. Right There. On the ends of your shoe laces. What are those little
plastic things called? Dave knows. They are called Aglets -- From
the French aguilette - meaning a point. Now you can say, "Hey,
I think I'll go to the store and buy a box of aglets. And maybe a pound of
mullions while I am at it."
Barre Food Pantry Moves Uptown
The Barre Food Pantry has moved. The November distribution featured 100 turkeys and reached 104 families, an all-time record. Distribution is now at the Congregational Church on Park Street from 10 a.m. to noon. The Barre group was recently cited by the Worcester County Food Bank for its work to end hunger in the community.
The group was cited for including fresh produce and local meats and for supporting local farmers. The Barre Bucks program and the "...quality food pantry website are (among) the qualities that make you stand out" according to Jolene Jennings, agency relations coordinator for the Worcester food group.
The Barre Food Bank distributes food to area families on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Congregational Church on Park Street near the Common. For more information about the Food Bank or to learn more about how to help, call 978-355-4519.
3rd Annual Petersham Holiday
Shopping Extravaganza
The Inns of Petersham are holding their third annual shopping event
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20 11 am - 4 pm
The Inns of North Main Street invite you to drop in for a day of
holiday cheer. Visit the Inns and meet the proprietors, enjoy
refreshments and find unique shopping opportunities at each Inn.
Purchase alpaca products, fiber arts, local gourmet food,
gifts, jewelry, fine clothing, cheesecakes, holiday wreaths and
ornaments, early American crafts, unique flip-flops, banana bags,
raffles, and more.
Watch for the balloons marking each Inn along North Main Street.
Sen. Steve Brewer has filed Senate 1565, a bill that would require that all organizations seeking state grants certify in writing that they are aware of internet accessibility requirements in the Americans with Disabilities act and will work to comply with them. The ADA regulates handicapped access to buildings and includes design principles that ensure that web sites include tags and labels which help visually-impaired people use the information on web pages.
Rep. Gobi Named to Redistricting Committee
“I take this role very seriously,” Rep. Gobi said. "This Committee will actively encourage participation in the redistricting process by federal, state, and municipal officials, public interest groups, and any concerned citizens.”
The Committee on Redistricting will hold a minimum of 12 hearings across the state. The Committee website, www.malegislature.gov/redistricting provides redistricting information to the public, publicizes the hearing and meeting schedule, and provides a way to submit questions, comments, or materials. The first hearing will be held Saturday, March 26th at the Van Sickle Middle School Auditorium in Springfield beginning at 10am.
The 2010 Census resulted in Massachusetts losing one congressional seat, forcing the state legislature to divide the state into new congressional districts.
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