Monday, May 20, 2013
Also today, find out when mosquito spraying will begin in Sharon this summer. (Hint: it's coming up soon.)
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Mostly cloudy, near 70 inland, low 60s coast. Few showers not out of the question. 2. Roadway paving in Sharon will begin on Cheryl Drive and on Hampton Road, between Mountain Street and Aspen Road, on or around May 21 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents are requested to seek alternate routes. 3. The Sharon Sacred Heart Reuse Committee will hold public meetings on Thursday May 23 and Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Sharon Community Center. The purpose of the meetings, according to the Sharon town website, is to obtain public input and comments on the reuse of the former Sacred Heart School grounds for various recreational opportunities. 4. Summer's not far away, and that …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Also today, find out what Schools Superintendent Timothy Farmer has to say about the FY14 $37,766,330 budget and its impact on the schools in Sharon.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Becoming mostly sunny. Milder! Mid to upper 70s. 2. The time has come to register for the Ninth Annual Father Bullock Run, Walk, Shuffle for Charity. Choose between a 5k run, or a two-mile walk/shuffle on Sunday, June 9 at 5:45 p.m. The event will also feature a free kids race at 5:30 p.m. All takes place at the Cottage Street School. Register online or download an application at FatherBullockCharityRace.com. 3. Sharon's Annual Town Meeting has come and gone, and the Fiscal Year 2014 budgets are nearly ready to take over next month. With that, Sharon Patch spoke with Schools Superintendent Timothy Farmer to talk about the upcoming $37,766,330 budget and its impact on the …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Also today, read about one team of elementary students from Sharon who won a "rising star" award in the Junior First Lego League.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Sun gives way to clouds. A few showers/sprinkles by afternoon. Low 60s. 2. The end of the 2012-2013 school year is coming to a close, and in that light, book stores and libraries will be stocking their shelves with the latest summer reading books. And for Sharon students in Grades 6-12, find out this year's summer reading list, and what Sharon English Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator David Heller thinks about the books on it. 3. Superman fans in the Sharon area will be given the chance see the highly-anticipated “Man of Steel” movie one day before the film’s official nationwide release thanks to Walmart. Tickets to this exclusive screening of “Man of Steel” will go on …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Find out what the Sharon Board of Selectmen will be talking about this Tuesday night in today's morning news roundup.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Chilly start with the burbs near freezing. Sunny start to a few afternoon clouds. Near 60 during the afternoon. 2. The Sharon Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. The Board will consider appointing Ryan McGrath as a Special Police Officer in town, as well as discuss the potential for wine sales at the Farmers Market. Find out what else is on the agenda this evening. 3. Fifth graders and their parents at East Elementary volunteered to help clean up the school's property last week, according to the Sharon Public Schools website. 4. The annual Friends of the Sharon Public Library book sale begins this week. The sale is open to members only on both Thursday and Friday…
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Also be sure to check our events calendar today to see what's happening in and around town.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Sunny start, partly cloudy afternoon. 55-60. 2. This Wednesday, May 15, is National Chocolate Chip Day. The cookie with which it is often paired is part of Massachusetts history. And, in that light, check out this week's Patch recipe for the famed cookie treat. 3. This week is also the week for the annual Friends of the Sharon Public Library book sale. The sale is open to members only on both Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, respectively. The public is welcome on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. On Thursday, from 2-5 p.m., only children's books are on sale. All books are on sale on Thursday from 5:15 to 8 p.m. Patrons can join the Friends of the Sharon Public Library …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Also today, temperatures in the Sharon area are expected to reach the mid-70s or even close to 80 degrees.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Warm & humid with a mix of sun & clouds through the day. Highs in the mid to upper 70s to near 80...perhaps our first beach day of the year!! Southwest wind 5-15mph. 2. All article motions passed at Sharon Town Meeting on Monday night, with the exception of Article 9, which would have imposed a local meals excise tax of .75 percent. The town, meanwhile, passed Article 21, which put in place a one-year moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in town and put on hold the ability to cultivate medical marijuana in Sharon. 3. Demolition of the old Sacred Heart Building in Deborah Sampson Park began Thursday morning. The demolition is being funded through the Community …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Also, get some info on this year's upcoming tour at the Sharon Historical Society from Sharon blogger David G. Nelson.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with a few showers. Some humidity in the air with temps in the upper 60s. 2. Did you know that residents in Sharon who would like to launch a boat on Lake Massapoag can do so from the town boat ramp at the corner of Beach and Pond Streets? It's true, according to the Sharon Recreation Department. All boats launched need to be 60 horsepower or less, and residents can obtain a boat launch parking pass from the Recreation Department. The boat launch passes are valid for the calendar year. Please visit sharonbeach.cityhallsystems.com to purchase passes. If you have any questions, contact the Assistant Recreation Director Christine Kasparian, at ckasparian@…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
In today's morning news roundup, get the weather forecast (rain is expected) and find out what's on tap for the Sharon School Committee this evening.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Mostly cloudy with some patchy drizzle & sprinkles by late morning. Steadier & widespread showers in the afternoon. Temps in the low to mid 60s. Southeast wind 7-17mph. 2. The Sharon School Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. For the full agenda, click here. 3. Demolition of the old Sacred Heart Building in Deborah Sampson Park is set to begin this week. The demolition is being funded through the Community Preservation Committee, which will use town and state money. The cost of the demolition will be about $68,000. 4. The Sharon Public Library's spring book sale is set to begin on Thursday, May 16, and the Friends of the Library are currently accepting …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Also this morning, get the latest on Sharon's water restrictions for Spring/Summer 2013.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Sun & clouds. Warm & a touch of humidity. Mid to upper 70s inland, mid to upper 60s coast, Near 60 Cape. 2. The Sharon Public Library's spring book sale is set to begin on Thursday, May 16, and the Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations in the form of gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. Find out what else is happening in the world of libraries from around the region. 3. The Sharon School Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. For the full agenda, click here. 4. Sharon officials have posted a reminder on the town website to residents about this year's water restrictions, which are in place between May 1 and Oct. 1. Lawn sprinklers, including …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Also, find out when residents younger than 21 will no longer be able to purchase tobacco products in town.
1. Here is your daily weather forecast, courtesy of WHDH Weather: Mostly sunny & warming up again. Highs in the low 70s . . . mid 60s along the coast. 2. Sharon's Annual Town Meeting kicks off at 7 p.m. tonight at Sharon High School. Sharon officials have posted the warrant articles online for readers to view before Monday night. 3. Sharon officials have posted a reminder on the town website to residents about this year's water restrictions, which are in place between May 1 and Oct. 1. Lawn sprinklers, including underground or hose-fed sprinklers, must adhere to the following schedule: Residents may use one hand held hose, fitted with a spray nozzle, without restriction. For the most efficient use of water, residents should avoid …
Kurt Buermann
9:18 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
You definitely need 30 to 60 horsepower to brave the high, turbulent seas of Lake Massapoag. As an added benefit, beachgoers can leave their sunscreens at home as they will be well-coated by the oily sheen left by the motor boats. more ›