Supporting our Veterans - A message from Veteran's Agent Tom Chamberland

The Sturbridge American Legion Post 109 is supporting the efforts of our Gold Star Mother, Ms Booth, in supporting those veterans less fortunate than us at this time of year.

If can assist in any that will be much appreciated.  Drop off box located at American Legion Post 109, during hours of Wed- Fri: 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturday 10 am to 6 PM.  Or contact me [Tom Chamberland] for any assistance.

WISH LIST

Gift Certificates

Grocery Stores, Fast Food/Restaurants (Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, Boston Market, McDonalds, etc.), Chain Stores (Target, Walmart, Bobs, etc.), Gas Cards, Movie Tickets, Bus & Train Passes, Sporting Event Tickets (Worcester Sharks, Tornados, etc.)

Toiletries

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Deodorant, Bar Soap, Plastic Closable Soap Dishes, Shaving Cream, Razors, Combs, Shampoo & Conditioner, Foot Powder, Seven Day Pill Holders, Lip Balm, Suntan Lotion

Clothing

Rubber shower shoes (flip-flops), men's large/extra large - sizes 8-10) Men's new underwear (assorted sizes) Men's T-shirts (all sizes) Winter Hats, Gloves, Scarves (men's) Winter Jackets (assorted sizes) Sports T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats (Men's assorted sizes) New Sneakers White Socks and Dress Socks

Additional Items

Postage Stamps, New Twin White Flat & Twin White Fitted Sheets, New Double White Flat & Double White Fitted Sheets, New Pillows Blankets/Comforters Bath, Towels, Laundry Detergent Nonperishable canned goods, Regular ground coffee (no whole beans), Case/Pack of individual bottled spring water, Cleaning Supplies (for individual housing units), Snow Blower (used or new), Calendars, day planners and journals, Hand and Foot Warmers, Digital Cameras (new or used), Games (cribbage, chess, checkers, cards, etc.)

Please pass the word....

Thanks

Tom Chamberland

Sturbridge Master Plan Preliminary Results and Draft Recommendations

The Sturbridge Master Plan preliminary results and draft recommendations were presented during a public meeting held at the Publick House (Paige Hall), Thursday, November 18, 2010. The presentation can be accessed here or via the right sidebar. 

Giving Thanks

As an individual member of the Board of Selectmen, I, along with my wife Jeannine, wish to extend our heartfelt wishes to all Sturbridge residents and businesses for a joyous Thanksgiving period.  As well, I offer my sincere gratitude to all residents for allowing me the honor and privilege of serving you.

In addition, we offer thanks to our valued Town employees and the Department Heads that mentor them, along with the many volunteers who tirelessly serve our community providing invaluable and often unrecognized service via the many boards/committees, departments, or other volunteer entities they represent. Without them, our town would simply not function.

So too, we would like to express our gratitude to the residents of this community who have demonstrated uncommon generosity and commitment to improving the quality of life for all Sturbridge residents. We are extremely fortunate to live in a community that places such a high premium on the quality of life enjoyed by its youth, and its seniors. This is clearly evident when one considers the many all-volunteer organizations within our community such as the Ted Foundation, the Tantasqua Music Association, Friends of Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors, the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library, and the REAS Foundation.

Equally vital, are the daily contributions made by volunteer organizations such as Cub Scouts, Brownies, Boy’s and Girl’s Scouts, the MOM’s Club, the Sturbridge Co-op Nursery School, the Sturbridge Lion’s, as well as the many local faith-based organizations here in Sturbridge. Furthermore, we are privileged to enjoy the year-round efforts of the Sturbridge Recreation Committee, including those volunteers who mentor and support our youth sporting programs, along with the many school-based clubs and organizations within the community. Each of these groups provide invaluable opportunities and outlets, towards which residents can channel their hopes and dreams, while also finding respite from the daily challenges life presents.

The remarkable contributions of heart and soul extended by these and other groups are the very foundation that makes Sturbridge such a wonderful community to call home. Undoubtedly, there exists no shortage of differences in any community that can create divides, but it is the amazing and uncommon level of compassion residing within Sturbridge that most often brings us together in support of our young and those no longer so.

As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, we are most grateful for the priceless gift of compassion extended so often, by so many within our community. Undoubtedly, I’ve omitted some who are certainly deserving of recognition; such stems from a shortage of memory, not a shortage of gratitude. I do offer my apologies for any omissions.

Finally, our thoughts and prayers are with those men and women in uniform – both in the military and public safety - who protect and serve our country and our communities, ensuring the freedom and safety we are all privileged to enjoy.


Thomas R. Creamer

STURBRIDGE

RECREATION COMMITTEE

PRESENTS

2010

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

FRIDAY DECEMBER 3, 2010

6:00PM

at

STURBRIDGE TOWN COMMON

Santa and Mrs. Clause and Santa’s Security Team

Boy Scout Troop #161

Holiday Music

by

Tim Harrington of Tall Heights

And

Tim Hart of Macy & Heart

Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt

Maps and Information will be available

Performance & Refreshments

By

Debbie Sichol’s Dance Center

Sturbridge Fire Department