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Plenty of fun aboard at cardboard boat race

From feats of marine engineering that sliced cleanly through the waters of Lake Nipmuc to cursed vessels that sunk at the start line, Monday’s 26th Annual Taft Public Library Cardboard Boat Race saw victories, defeats and, well, boatloads of soggy cardboard.

Here are some highlights of the events and the full list of award winners:

Council on Aging expands tech training with AARP support

The Council on Aging is using a $15,000 grant from AARP to fund a program aimed at increasing digital literacy and enhanced computer skills for the town’s senior citizens. Pilot classes for the Digital Connections program are expected to begin next month, with a full slate of classes to begin in September, running through the…

Step out of the heat and into the Christmas spirit

If you spot a Christmas tree while doing your banking in town, it’s not a heat wave-induced mirage. The Mendon Lions Club has launched its Christmas in July food drive to resupply the Mendon food pantry.

Donors can stop by the Charles River Bank, Dean Bank or Rockland Trust – all on Rte. 16 –…

More Mendon farms — compost, riding lessons and more

Our last article on farms focused on those that produce and sell food and flowers. This article includes the other farms in town that sell other products and services to the public. They offer compost, horseback riding lessons, horse boarding and more.

We missed one flower/food farm in the first article, Stone Meadow Hand Grown…

An educational adventure right in our backyard

I met the EARTH Limited Executive Director Betsey Brewer at the new EARTH Nature Center located next to Southwick’s Zoo. I was dazzled by the beautiful hand-painted murals of oceans and an African savannah, a giant hanging globe of the earth, and an observation deck with an aerial view of the zoo and open to…

The Power of a Volunteer to Make a Difference

You might be surprised by the power of volunteers in Mendon. Major decisions, millions of dollars spent, proposals that affect the vision, character, quality of life and property values in Mendon are often volunteer driven. You could be a critical part of this process, since there are several committee, commission and board openings currently available.…

Meet the Mendon farmers — food, flowers and more

During the industrial revolution of the 1800s, Mendon was the “bread basket” for the surrounding towns that used the rivers to power their manufacturing. Today, that tradition continues and with summer almost here, Mendon farms are growing and selling local produce, dairy products, eggs, flowers, garden plants and more.

There are many advantages to…

A tour through the Muddy Brook North Conservation Area

Town officials got their first up-close look at the Muddy Brook North Conservation Area over the weekend and shared some thoughts on how the 24.2-acre parcel can be used for hiking, wildlife viewing and other passive recreation. Conservation Agent Isabella Genova led members of the Conservation Commission, Select Board and Metacomet Land Trust, along with…

Town programs provide financial relief for older residents and others

Surging health care expenses, inadequate Social Security increases and high costs for housing, food and fuel are leaving many older and low-income residents financially insecure. As the oldest Baby Boomers turn 80, this “longevity crisis” is creating intense pressure on retirement savings and income. Here are some programs offered through the town that can help…

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