1. There will be no blood pressure clinics at the Sharon Health Department on Dec. 26, 27 or 28. For immediate assistance, Sharon officials are recommending residents visit the Sharon Fire Department.  2. The winter moth is a pest that strips trees of their leaves and ultimately kills them. So what's up with all the moths being spotted in the area this year? These winter moths are in the midst of their annual mating season, which typically falls in November, but the unusual warm temperatures this spring have them abundant in December. 3. Amazon.com announced this week that it will begin …

1. Expect cooler temperatures today, with clearing skies. Morning temps will fall in the upper 40s, falling into the low 40s by afternoon, according to WHDH Weather.  2. The Sharon Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. to discuss a variety of issues from a stop sign on Dunbar Street to various budgets for the Fiscal Year 2014. 3. The Sharon School Committee will also discuss FY 2014 preliminary budget requests in its meeting this week, which takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 12. 4. The Sharon PTSO & SHS have partnered up to offer a unique opportunity for students - a yoga course, free of charge…

1.  The Sharon Board of Selectmen will next meet on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Sharon Town Hall. 2. Looking for a good Hanukkah recipe? Patch has several for you to try this holiday season. Check them out here. 3. Quarterly railroad parking passes for Jan. 1 through March 31, 2013, have been sold out, according to the town's website after going on sale Thursday. 4. If you missed it, check out the big news from last week in Sharon. The Sharon High football team made history Saturday by winning its first title, capturing the Division 3 Super Bowl. Get the full roundup of news leading up to …

1. Jenny Boston, a boutique store located at 479 Main St. in Medfield, will host a special benefit for Sharon High School on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 7-9 p.m.  2. Quarterly railroad parking passes for Jan. 1 through March 31, 2013, will go on sale today, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. There will be on sale online on the Sharon town website to purchase the passes. Public computers will be made available at the DPW Office. 3. Sharon held its Special Town Meeting on Monday, Dec. 3, and in case you missed what was voted on and voted down, we've got a full roundup on Sharon Patch here 4. The Sharon High football…

1. The Sharon Community Chamber Orchestra will present its first concert of the season on today at 7:30 p.m. at Sharon Middle School. Musical Director Michael Korn will conduct this exciting program that will include Mendelssohn's The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) Overture, Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme featuring guest cello soloist Kett Chuan Lee, and Haydn's Symphony No. 104 ("London"). The evening will also include Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 performed by orchestra members with guest musicians as well as the premier performance of the newly formed Sharon Community Youth …

1. The Sharon High football team was greeted by an adoring crowd and police escort after their 12-3 Superbowl win over Wayland this past Saturday. 2. Get the most recent restaurant news from the region in our monthly roundup right here. 3. Decorating your house for the holidays? Enter Patch's Deck the House Contest for a chance to win $100,000 for the Sharon school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!  4. In that light, NSTAR has offered a handful of safety tips for those looking to decorate their homes this season.  5. Jenny Boston, a boutique store located at 479 Main St. in …

1. The Sharon High School Eagles beat Pembroke 7-6 Tuesday night to advance to their first MIAA Super Bowl in school history. The Eagles will be playing Wayland at Bentley University Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. 2. Decorating your house for the holidays? Enter Patch's Deck the House Contest for a chance to win $100,000 for the Sharon school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!  3. Massachusetts had an adjusted graduation rate of 83 percent for the 2010-2011 school year, but Sharon High School's adjusted graduation rate that year was much higher at 98.1 percent. 4. As part of its "…

1. The Sharon High School Eagles beat Pembroke 7-6 Tuesday night to advance to their first MIAA Super Bowl in school history. The Eagles will be playing Wayland at Bentley University Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. 2. Massachusetts had an adjusted graduation rate of 83 percent for the 2010-2011 school year, but Sharon High School's adjusted graduation rate that year was much higher at 98.1 percent. 3. MassVOTE submitted a letter to Sharon Patch this week expressing thoughts on why Sharon residents should get to Town Meeting on Monday, Dec. 3 and vote. Read the full letter here. 4. Jenny Boston, …

Today's Forecast from WHDH: Some patchy light snow/flurries along the coast before 8 a.m., then clouds and sun throughout the day. Highs near 40. 1. Make Sharon Patch Your Own Site. That's right - if you've got an announcement, want to get the word out on something or want to submit a letter to the editor, you can actually post it directly to Sharon Patch! You can post announcements by clicking here and events by clicking here. We're also always looking for local residents to blog for us on any topic, and if you're interested please check out more on blogging and contribute your voice to the …

Good morning, Sharon! Here's what's been happening in town lately: Vince Wilfork made a quick stop at the Sharon branch of Eastern Bank recently to film a commercial for Toys for Tots. Sharon resident Jason Wolfe accepted the 2012 Global Lung Cancer Coalition Journalism Award on behalf of Sports Radio WEEI 93.7 this week. Twinkies, Hostess Cupcakes, Wonder Bread, Ding-dongs. Are they doomed? Reports came in last week that Hostess Brands, Inc. will sell off or close down its 82-year old business, done in by labor union action. Toyota made the announcement that it was recalling 670,000 Prius …

1. From 10:30 - 11 a.m. today, there will be a Tot Time Storytime for children three and younger at the Sharon Public Library. We'll share a short picture book, songs and fingerplays.  2. The Sharon Senior Center offers these classes today:  9 a.m. - Gentle YOGA Class 9:15 a.m. - Cardio Fitness Class 10 a.m. - Technique in Watercolor Class  10 a.m. - Write Your Own Life Story 10:30 a.m. - Wii Bowling 3. There will be Pre-K storytime with a craft for ages 4-5 years old at the Sharon Public Library from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. This week's theme: Thanksgiving.  4. Tonight it's the Heights Elementary …

1. From 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. there is an English as a Second Language Group at the Sharon Public Library in the Cynthia B. Fox Community Room. 2. There is a Sharon Middle School Council Meeting from 2:30-4 p.m. and a Sharon High School School Council Meeting from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Sharon High School Library. 3. At 6:30-7 p.m. the Bookzilla Book Club will meet at the Sharon Public Library. If you're between the ages of 8 and 11 and like to read, like to talk and like to eat snacks (not necessarily at the same time) this book group is for you. Check at the Children's Circulation Desk for this …

1. Sharon schools and the town's library are closed today. How about going to Borderland State Park for a stroll around the beautiful grounds. Take a walk or a hike along one of the many trails and take some photos.  2. Ice Skating has already started at the Iorio Ice Skating Rink, in Walpole. Public Skating is Monday through Friday, 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Adults: $5. Children: $3. Public Hockey is Monday through Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. You must be 14 years old to play. Adults: $5. Children: $3. 3. You could challenge your inner athlete and go for a run around Lake Massapoag. You have all …

1. For those under the age of 3, it's time for Tot Time Story Time from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Sharon Public Library. You will share a short picture book, songs and fingerplays. Pre-registration required.  2. From 1:30-2:15 p.m., don't forget about Pre-K Storytime at the Library for the 4- and 5-year-olds. This week's theme: Squirrels. 3. On Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., the Open Studios Artwork Dropoff will take place at the Sharon Public Library. The Open Studios begins on Sunday, Nov. 11, from The Friends of the Sharon Public Library and the Sharon Art Association. Tickets are $20…

1. A Pre-K Storytime program, with a craft for ages 4-5, will be held at the Sharon Public Library from 1:30-2:15 p.m. This week's theme: Squirrels.  2. Today is another early release day for elementary schools in Sharon, as well as for early childhood programs and Sharon Middle School. 3. The Sharon Department of Recreation is offering a class in "Eating Healthy" for ages 0-99 today from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Sharon Community Center Town Hearing Room. Registration is FREE - Please registere here. 4. The Halfway Cafe in Cobbs Corner is offering eight meals for $8 during the month of November…

1. Election Day: Voters may cast their ballots at the Sharon High School Gymnasium, 180 Pond St. today. The polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 2. Sharon residents can also tune into Sharon Community Radio 1630 AM all day Tuesday for up-to-the-minute Sharon election infomation. The station will be submitting polling place traffic, parking and vote wait times. At Sharon High School polls, please remember that there will be no LEFT turns out of either Pond St parking lot. There is additional parking at the Memorial Beach parking lot on Beach Street and Temples on Pond and Ames …

1. Daylight Savings Time ended Sunday morning at 2 a.m. If you haven't yet, be sure to reset your clocks! 2. At 1 p.m. there is an Open Studios Meeting in the Cynthia B. Fox Community Room, Sharon Public Library. Contact: Nancy Bass. 3. The East Elementary School has an Orange Leaf Fundrasier today from 4-8 p.m. Get your froyo on! 4. At 7 p.m. the Sharon Public Library and Sharon HUGS will present a Film and Discussion. Film: The Burning Bed. Topic: In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this 1984 film starring Farrah Fawcett shows how far we have come in 30 years and much …

1. It's Tot Time for the under 3-year-old's at the Sharon Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m.  Location Cynthia B. Fox Community Room. Contact: Danielle Margarida 781-784-1578 ext. 1432. Then for the 4-5-year-olds there's Pre-K Storytime with a craft from 1:30-2:15 p.m. at the Sharon Public Library. This weeks theme is: Scarecrows. Pre-registration required. Contact: Danielle Margarida: 781-784-1578 ext. 1432. 2. A three-day class offered by the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St. in Canton begins tonight from 7-9:30 p.m. on Photographing Birds and other Wildlife in …

1.The Sharon High School play "The Wedding Singer" opens tonight at 7 p.m. and runs through the weekend with a matinee performance Sunday at 2 p.m. 2. It's an early release day for all Sharon Elementary Schools for parent/teacher conferences. 3. It's Pre-K Story Time for the 4-5-year-olds from 1:30-2:15 p.m. at the Sharon Public Library. There will be storytime and a craft. This week's theme: Scarecrows. Pre-registration required. Contact: Danielle Margarida 781-784-1578 ext. 1432 Location: Cynthia B. Fox Community Room, Sharon Public Library 4. If you haven't already, pick up a copy of long …

The Sharon Schools are closed today. Power outages around town and fallen trees blocking some roadways. 1. At 11:30 a.m. the Sharon Council on Aging is taking a day trip to Walpole Mall.  2. From 3:45-5 p.m. come cheer on The Sharon High School Jr. Varsity Volleyball vs Norwood at Sharon High School. Then from 5-6:15 p.m. it's the Sharon Varsity Volleyball Team vs Norwood.  3. Do you ever have a question about the wildlife living in your backyard? The Mass Audubon can answer your questions. Feel free to Ask the Wildlife Expert! The Mass Audubon is one of the major open land stewards in New …