News Briefs

Pan-Mass Challenge seeking local volunteers

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is calling on volunteers across Massachusetts to help power one of the state’s most inspiring annual events during PMC weekend, August 1–2.

Volunteer opportunities are available in communities including Mendon, Franklin, Wrentham, Worcester, Wareham, Wellesley, Barnstable, Provincetown, and at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

The PMC, which raises funds for cancer research and…

Mendon’s Golden Age, Part 2

Rich Schofield again found a fascinated audience as he presented his second program in the history series at the senior center in conjunction with the Mendon Historical Society. Mendon’s Golden Age featured several interesting characters in the early part of the 19th century. The next program will be Mendon during the Revolutionary War. June 30…

Women of the American Revolution presentation at senior center

Mendon Cultural Council sponsored a well-attended program at the Senior Center May 13. Rita Paresi wrote and performed a show about five lesser-known women of the American Revolution. Both Patriots and Loyalists, from North Carolina to New Hampshire. Brave women all. Researched from diaries, letters, historical records as well as other secondary sources, archeology and…

Seniors hear presentation on region’s history

Mendon seniors were absolutely captivated recently by “Museum on the Road!” Docent Rachael from the Woonsocket Museum of Work & Culture delivered a wonderful presentation — sponsored by Landmark Medical Center and the RI Historical Society — filled with images, videos and real artifacts from our region’s mill history. What was planned as a one‑hour…

Singer P.E. James entertains on St. Patrick’s Day at Senior Center

Worcester troubadour P.E. James mixed some Irish tunes, rock and roll and original songs, along with some humor during a lunchtime performance at the Mendon Senior Center on Wednesday. For a schedule of programs and events at the Center, check out the Mendon Senior Scene newsletter.

Swan Dale Cemetery annual meeting and updates

The annual meeting of the Swan Dale Cemetery Association will be held Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the main floor conference room at Mendon Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to listen to reports, elect officers and discuss any business to come before the association. All plot owners are invited. Bid…

Group relaunches Flags of Honor Program

The Mendon Brothers of the Brush is taking orders for American flag banners honoring military members and veterans.

The banners will line the Memorial Day parade route, which runs from Eastern Security Safe to Maple Street and along Rte. 16 to town hall on Main Street.

Town officials want Mendon to read all about it

The town has launched a quarterly newsletter to keep residents in the loop about what’s happening in town hall and beyond.

The inaugural edition of the quarterly Town of Mendon Newsletter was released Thursday. It features local updates, staff and board profiles and department highlights.