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Transportation available to Mendon Annual Town Meeting and election for seniors, disabled
Seniors 60 and older and anyone with disabilities who would like to attend the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at Miscoe Middle School and need transportation, please contact Senior Center Director Amy Wilson Kent at:
or 508-478-6175 Ext. 1 (please leave a message)
Transportation to the Town Election on Tuesday, May 19, will also be available during daytime hours.
“If you need a ride, please let us know,” Wilson said. “We are happy to help ensure everyone can participate.”
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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 program happily stretched to a full 90 minutes as Rachael answered questions, shared stories, and swapped memories with our group. Her enthusiasm and knowledge made the afternoon truly brilliant.
Next up in our History Series: A special visit to the Ammidon Inn on April 28th. Contact the Mendon Senior Center to register and for full details.
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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.
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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 sought for mowing and cleaning
Bids are being accepted by the Swan Dale and Quaker Cemetery associations for cleaning and mowing the cemeteries. Duties include raking, cleaning debris and mowing every two to three weeks, starting Mothers Day weekend. Copies of the contract may be obtained by contacting Swan Dale at rog07@verizon.net. Bids must be submitted by April 1.
Notification to plot owners of Swan Dale and Quaker cemeteries
Please remove old plants and decorations from the graves before April 20. Anything left will be discarded and disposed of as cemetery cleaning will be taking place. We appreciate your efforts in helping to keep the cemetery well-maintained. Thank you.
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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 at 23 Providence Street to Maple Street and along Rte. 16 to Main Street, ending at town hall.
“The brothers wanted to do something to add to the solemnity of our Memorial Day parade ceremonies,” member Rich Schofield said of the local organization’s Flags of Honor Program.
At 30 x 60 inches, the double-sided banners are larger than in the past and include either a photo of the honoree or a silhouette of the Concord Minuteman statue within a circle of 13 stars.
The banners will remain in place for two years between Memorial and Veterans days before being returned to their purchasers. There are 52 available for $250 each with an ordering deadline of March 29.
Visit the Brothers of the Brush website for more information or download the order form. Order forms are also available at the Taft Library, Mendon Post Office, the senior center and town hall. Questions may be sent to mendonbrush@gmail.com with “Flag Committee” anywhere in the subject line.
The two banner options for the Flags of Honor program. (Images courtesy of the Mendon Brothers of the Brush.) — Sharron Luttrell
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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.
“For our first edition, I’m pretty proud of it,” Town Administrator Jeremy Stull said.
The publication emerged from the select board’s goal to improve communication to residents. The town debuted the Town of Mendon, MA Facebook page a little over a year ago as another way to get information out.
Stull said he’s hoping townspeople will reach out with suggestions for the newsletter and said he’d like to feature a Q&A in future editions.
The newsletter is available through the town administrator’s page.
— Sharron Luttrell
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Board of Health accepting scholarship applications
The Board of Health and E.L. Harvey and sons have partnered to offer a $1,000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Plan to further their education at an accredited institution of learning.
- Demonstrate acts of good citizenship and/or community service.
- Have U.S citizen status and be a Mendon resident.
Return completed applications to the Board of Health office by 3 p.m., Thursday, April 16. Find the application online.
