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Mayor DeMaria Announces Tai Chi for Seniors Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging are pleased to announce the…

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Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts Announces Its 2022 Season Dates

Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts, the unique nine-day, no- cost residential summer camp for middle and high-school-aged kids…

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Medical Society Urges Water Safety and Training for Swimmers

“Over the last few weeks, Massachusetts has seen several water-related tragedies and individuals running into trouble in the water. “As…

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File of Life Document Considered a Lifesaver for Older Adults

Recently, a resident of a senior housing apartment building was having a health emergency. And when such emergencies happen, the…

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DeMaria Attends Event To Support FORWARD Bill

Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently showed his support at an event for the new FORWARD bill that Governor Charlie Baker filed…

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DeMaria Officially Opens New Fitness Court

Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by representatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) to cut the ribbon at…

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Shute Memorial Library Hosts GCTSA Training Session

The Shute Memorial Library recently hosted the first training session for Growing Community Through Story and Art (GCTSA).  A collaborative effort…

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Office of Economic Empowerment Receives Jane Doe Inc.’s 2022 Justice in Action Award

The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) has received Jane Doe Inc.’s 2022 Justice in Action Award. Each year,…

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America Is in A Maelstrom With No Way Out

America and the world are in a bad place, with no easy way out. Although the worst of the coronavirus…

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Boating and Drinking Don’t Mix

A national news headline caught our attention recently: “Five people, including four from the same family, died in a boating…

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