Author: Anne Paquin

EntertainmentMultimedia Concert

CHELMSFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Invites you to: RESONATING EARTH CONCERT

CHELMSFORD MA – Chelmsford Center for the Arts will be presenting: Resonating Earth—A Multimedia Concert by internationally celebrated pianist, Carolyn Enger, on April 21 at 2 p.m. Through the display of natural imagery alongside the accompaniment of ambient music, this cinematic concert transports listeners to a calming and meditative space. Resonating Earth helps spread awareness to the ongoing climate crisis, and is an inspiring action to protect the beautiful world we live in.  

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GalleryLoading Dock Gallery

LOADING DOCK GALLERY, 122 WESTERN AVENUE LOWELL, MA ~ Show: Surface Tension  Show Dates: May 1-26, 2024 ~ Reception: 3-5pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024, 3-5pm

This May, Loading Dock Gallery presents Surface Tension, a show of mixed media art by Margarita Krylova and Fernando FulaSurface Tension features collaborative and individual works which explore universal dichotomies: harmony and chaos; unity and division; beauty and decay.

Krylova and Fula each cultivate a personal vision and style. Fula’s work is surreal, clean, and crisp. Krylova delves into a world of organized chaos. What unfolds when their artistic universes converge?  For …

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Dunstable Memorial Day Parade

DUNSTABLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~ Sunday, May 26th at 1pm

The Dunstable Memorial Parade Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the set up and breakdown in the Town Center for the Memorial Day parade.  This would include setting up chairs, speakers, and microphones in preparation for the Parade and Speakers.  We also have opportunities setting up and breaking down tables & chairs for the post-parade refreshments served at the Dunstable Church.

     If you have a couple of hours to spare, please reach …

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Steam & Gas Engine MeetTyngsborough Dunstable Historical Society

The Granite State Steam and Gas Engine Society will hold their Spring meet in Dunstable at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Sunday, May 5th from 7:00am to 1:00pm.

Before the invention of a portable power source, farmers had to rely upon animals, their own muscles, or waterpower to perform some of their most difficult work. In the 1870’s a portable, single cylinder, water-cooled, gas-powered engine was invented that could drive a large wheel. A wide leather belt connected that wheel to a variety of specialized machines and changed farm life forever. Logs could be cut to length, then split and milled to produce …

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Tyngsborough Dunstable Historical Society

TYNGSBOROUGH DUNSTABLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ~ Schoolhouse Days, May 11th ~ Rain Date May 18th.

Please make note the correct date for this is Saturday, May 11th with a rain date of May 18th.

The Tyngsborough-Dunstable Historical Society is pleased to sponsor a program specifically designed for children (or grandchildren) in grades 3 and up to experience a school day in the life of a child in 1798. The event will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Route

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Tyngsborough and Surrounding TownsTyngsborough News and Business Advertisements

Tyngsboro Neighbor to Neighbor Newsletter April 2024

Tyngsboro Neighbor to Neighbor Newsletter April 2024

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Dunstable & Surrounding TownsDunstable News & Business Advertisements

Dunstable Neighbor to Neighbor Newsletter April 2024

Dunstable Neighbor to Neighbor Newsletter April 2024

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Critical Home Repair ProgramHabitat For Humanity

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOWELL – Critical Home Repair Program

Is your home in need of a critical repair? Did you know that Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell does more than just build homes for local Families?

In an ongoing effort to meet the Habitat mission that everyone should have a decent and affordable place to live in dignity and safety, Habitat Lowell also offers with homes in need of a critical repair. Repairs focus on safety, accessibility, mobility and code enforcement issues …

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Dunstable Planning BoardDunstable Scenic Road Bylaw

DUNSTABLE PLANING BOARD ~ Town’s Scenic Road Bylaw

At Town Meeting in May of 1995, The Town of Dunstable voted to designate certain streets as scenic roads within the meaning of “Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 15C: Scenic road designations; improvements; fines”

The law states: “After a road has been designated as a scenic road any repair, maintenance, reconstruction, or paving work done with respect thereto shall not involve or include the cutting or removal of trees, or the tearing down or destruction of

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Public Outreach and Educational ResourcesStormwater Management

Stormwater Management – Public Outreach and Educational Resources ~ THE IMPACTS OF PET WASTE AND FERTILIZER TO DUNSTABLE’S STORMWATER

The Town of Dunstable provides outreach and educational materials to support municipal compliance with the Town’s MS4 Stormwater Permit. The permit and its requirements aim to reduce polluted runoff keeping our Town’s waterways clean and healthy.

     To learn more about how pet waste and the use of fertilizer can impact stormwater runoff, please review educational materials https://www.dunstable-ma.gov/stormwater-ms4/pages/fertilizer-and-dog-waste-notices-reminders.

     You are also encouraged to visit the Town’s website, https://www.dunstable-ma.gov/stormwater-ms4 for more stormwater related information and the following …

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Mass. Mattress and Textile Waste Bans

BOARD OF HEALTH  MassDEP Mattress and Textile Waste Bans

What to do with your old mattress? If you’re not sure what to do with your old mattress, there are a few options to consider. You can donate mattresses in *good condition*.

Household Goods, 530 Main St. (Rt 27)Acton, MA 978-635-1710 ext. 5 www.householdgoods.org Donation Drop-Off Hours: Tues, Thurs, and Sat. 9AM – 12PM

The Wish Project, 166 Middlesex St., North Chelmsford, MA 866-947-4360 You can visit their website to fill out the …

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American Red CrossGeneral NewsVolunteer Opportunity

GIVE  THE  GIFT  OF  TIME

     Want to turn your compassion into action? Volunteer with your local American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team! People are displaced every day due to home fires, storms, and other disasters. Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to these emergencies to provide those affected with food, clothing, shelter, and hope. Join your local Disaster Relief Team and provide much needed support to your neighbors in their greatest time of need.

     You can also support your community …

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DunstableTyngsborough

TYNGSBOROUGH  DUNSTABLE  HISTORICAL  SOCIETY

Little Red Schoolhouse, 64 Main St. (Route) 113, Dunstable, MA Not far from the Dunstable/Tyngsborough town line near Route 3

The Tyngsborough Dunstable Historical Society has copies of the following books for sale at $20 each. We will deliver free of charge to residents in Dunstable and Tyngsborough, MA.  Are you new to the area? These will give you a glimpse into the past. Dunstable/ Images of America Series, Tyngsborough/ Images of America

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General News

TICKS AND MOSQUITOES by Ashley Pavlakos Public Health Nurse, Town of Tyngsborough

     It is that time of year again when ticks and mosquitoes are most active (April-September). As you prepare to go outdoors this season here are a few tips to remember on how to best protect yourself from these pesky bugs.  

     Ticks are known to live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Spending time outside doing activities that are common to where ticks live could potentially bring you in close contact with them. Some …

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Estate Planning

TRUSTS FOR ESTATE PLANNING

by Attorney Edward H. Adamsky

            Trusts are a useful yet misunderstood tool of Estate Planning. The problem is that there are so many different kinds of trusts. Trusts can be Revocable, which means they can be changed, or Irrevocable, which means they cannot be changed. There are many specialized trusts for particular purposes like Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), QTIP Trusts (for estate-tax planning), Special Needs Trusts (to handle assets for a …

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Tyngsborough Library

TYNGSBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 25 Bryants Lane, Tyngsborough 978-649-7361 www.tynglib.org

Library Hours: Mon. & Wed.  10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m   Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fri. & Sun. Closed

Register for TPL programs by calling or emailing (circdesk@tynglib.org) the Library or using links provided on the online calendar for virtual programs.

Kids & Teens – Check TPL’s online calendar for events and activities.

Kids & Teens – Check TPL’s online calendar for Fall events and …

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