Artists bundle up and go outside and online to show you their holiday spirit
Western Avenue artists are taking a two-tiered approach to engage with art lovers to make the giving of a creative gift easier this holiday season. As the weather gets colder some intrepid artists will join together to present Outdoor Art Markets on the following Saturdays from noon until 4pm : November 28th, December 5th and December 12th…
Read moreWith the current Covid-19 situation, we are all feeling worried about our potential health issues. There are several legal documents necessary to protect your health and wellbeing.
The first is the Health Care Proxy. This is a document that appoints an Agent to make medical decisions for you if you cannot do so yourself. You can name a primary Agent and an Alternate Agent. The power of your Agent comes into effect …
Read moreNatural Wonders -for preschoolers and their grownups, Tuesdays, through Dec 8 10:00 – 11:00am, Trailhead kiosk at Cow Lane, BBA Maple Hill Farm, 117 Ridge Road, Hollis, NH Join us on Tuesdays as we take time to explore nature through the eyes of your child. This fall we will hold Natural Wonders completely out of doors. Each session we will meet at the kiosk and start with a hike to one of Beaver Brook’s special …
Read moreMEDFORD, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is reminding residents to be alert for scams and fraud targeting people across the country, including newly emerging scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past several weeks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General have all issued warnings regarding COVID-related scams.
According to the FBI, they have seen …
Read moreGroton Food Project volunteers collect groceries bi-monthly from their neighbors and deliver them to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Devens. Due to the Coronavirus, we have suspended our food collection and are asking for financial donations to https://loavesfishespantry.org/donate-now/.
Many families are facing food insecurity for the first time. Groton is a member town served by Loaves and Fishes. Sometimes we can give a hand and sometimes we need a hand. Please reach out …
Read moreAs a parent of a child with a disability you may be anxious when thinking about your passing. It requires careful thought and planning. The choices available may impact not only your child with a disability but your other children and grandchildren. The needs of the child with a disability must be considered but the needs and desires of the other family members cannot be overlooked.
You will want to consider the government …
Read moreThe United Way of Greater Nashua has received a $146K grant so support English Language Learner (ELL) students during the COVID Pandemic with remote learning. The grant was approved by the NH Department of Education, using CARES Act funding, and being administered by the GOFERR committee. The funding will support a number of key initiatives in the Gate City, including: development of learning modules for key technologies such as Zoom, Google Classroom, etc., translated into …
Read moreCommunity Service Hours Available for Students Do you need community service hours? Contact us, we have great opportunities.
Festival of Trees 2020 is Cancelled Next year will be magical! Start planning your entry early. If you were thinking of creating a display this year, try our outdoor decorating contest outlined below.
Volunteer to decorate outside: email apage@tyngsboroughma.gov.
The Recreation Committee meets at the Old Town Hall, 10 Kendall Road. The next meeting is scheduled …
Read moreBy Edward H. Adamsky
The Massachusetts courts have a procedure to deal with people with mental health issues for whom the medical professionals would like to prescribe anti-psychotic medications. Based on the 1983 case of Rogers v. Commissioner of Department of Mental Health, the system provides for a Guardianship proceeding. The Court may appoint a person with authority to consent to extraordinary medical procedures such as anti-psychotic medications to treat the mental health …
Read moreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)recently issued guidelines which label high, low and moderate-risk activities for families and kids who will be seeking candy door-to-door or headed to pumpkin patches and orchards. Social distancing while trick-or-treating and avoiding packed holiday parties are among the recommendations from local health agencies nationwide.
A child’s ability to breathe under both a Halloween mask and a cloth mask are among the concerns addressed within the typical fall …
Read moreGift Cards Totaling $50 Can Motivate Smokers and Vapers to Quit
Smoking and vaping may put people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19, especially because they can weaken the immune system and damage the lungs. So, this is an especially good time for those who smoke or vape to try to quit.
In addition, as a result of a new law, menthol tobacco products have been removed from regular stores in Massachusetts. With menthol …
Read moreRemember that your Will or Trust only controls assets that are not controlled in some other way. Many of your assets pass by Beneficiary Designation rather than through the terms or your Will or Trust. The common ones are Life Insurance and Retirement Accounts. You can also name beneficiaries on bank accounts with the ITF designation (a misnomer as it stands for “In Trust For,” but is really just a beneficiary designation) and you can …
Read moreAs our daily operations drastically change, we continue to work hard to support those in our community most in need. It couldn’t be done without the help and continued support from all of our donors. Thank you for your generous monetary donations and donations of new goods to support our emergency relief and Mother’s Day Projects.
WISH LIST Dish Soap, Hand Soap, Face Masks, Baby Wipes, 4T/5T Pull ups, Size 5 & 6 Diapers, Market …
Read moreDunstable Council on Aging Barbara Martin chairman, Mary Dow secretary
Donald Pottle, Vincent Hollins, James McManus
Assistant to the Elderly Anne Fenochetti 978-649-4514 # 223
Program coordinator. Susan Tully 978-649-6750 sjt0213@verizon.net
The Mission of the Dunstable Council on Aging is to serve as a supportive family resource as emerging needs of Dunstable residents become more complex; and to advocate for and provide, in a …
Read moreShepherd of the Valley Lutheran will be meeting remotely until it is deemed safe to meet at our building space, 21 Washington Street in Ayer, Ma. Please come and join in our online service. If you visit our FB page and website you will be able to see how you can join in on our service. We hope to ‘see’ you there! Pastor Rev. Susan Gaeta, www.sov-lc.org (978) 540-0768…
Read moreIn response to the Governor’s guidance, Nashoba Nursing is cancelling all Well Adult clinics until further notice.
To the residents of the towns of Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow and Townsend – all Well Adult clinics are cancelled until the end of April. The updated schedules will be listed at www.nashoba.org. If you need to get in touch 978-772-3335 ext. 340.…
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all and the Dunstable Animal Clinic is no exception. Based on the recommendations of the CDC and AVMA we are taking the following precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Staff only are being allowed in the building.
When you come for an appointment call the office (978)649-6513 and a staff member will come out to get your pet with a slip lead that will be disinfected …
Dunstable Council on Aging: Barbara Martin, Chairman; Mary Dow, Secretary; Donald Pottle, Vincent Hollins and James McManus
Assistant to the Elderly: Anne Fenochetti, 978-649-4514 # 223
Program coordinator: Susan Tully, 978-649-6750 sjt0213@verizon.net
Dunstable Seniors ……we are a peer group for those over 60. Please note: there will be no Senior meetings at the Dunstable Library until further notice.
PEPPERELL FOOD PANTRY NOW OPEN TO DUNSTABLE RESIDENTS
PACH Located at 66 Hollis St. Pepperell …
Read moreA major issue for many families is providing care for family members with disabilities. This may be a parent caring for an adult child with a disability or adult children caring for an elderly and frail parent. Most families willingly provide whatever assistance is needed by their loved ones. But our systems, and society in general, don’t usually value that care very well.
Every year AARP does a study of family caregivers and the …
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