A Shooting At Spike’s Cafe
By Bruce Mastracchio You should NEVER judge a book by its cover. It is an old saying but even today people tend to judge others by their looks, or clothes or speech; or the car they drive or where they shop. The other night at a function honoring outstanding graduates...Mama Said (In Honor of Mother’s Day)
By Bruce Mastracchio This effort are sayings my mother used to use in raising and guiding us through life. She never struck us but always used words, stories, sayings and parables to make her point. She would always say it in Italian and then translate it to English....
A Killing in the Shanty!
By Bruce Mastracchio Who, besides The Shadow, knows what evil lurks within the minds of men? Some people are just born plain mean, and sometimes, plain mean can lead to evil. They feel evil gives them power, and that they can get away with anything. Pretty soon...
Guy, Crackers and the Paper Gun, Part Two
By Bruce Mastracchio (If you haven’t read Part One, find it here.) Now, Guy’s gun looked just like a real gun. It was silver, and made a distinctive “POP” when the trigger was pulled. It looked, and sounded, just like a real gun. In reality, inside, there...
Guy, Crackers and the Paper Gun, Part One
By Bruce Mastracchio The nurse just left. I have to stay close to home til tomorrow when I go back to the doctor and find out what the next chapter in this saga is going to be. I am still upbeat and hopeful that all will work out. I have been informed that a St....Upcoming Events
Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
The agenda includes a possible vote on a new director of finance, administration and operations as well as a vote on engaging finance consultant Mike D’Amico for help with a transition to a new administrator[...]
Jul
17
Wed
7:00 pm
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The existing house at 32 Exchange St., which is slated for demolition. The Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. On the agenda, the board will review the preliminary plan for a 12-unit[...]
Jul
18
Thu
6:30 pm
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
All summer concerts will be held at Academy Field on Thursdays. This year there will be a food truck at each concert starting at 6pm. Each night the truck will be different as well as[...]
Jul
19
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
20
Sat
7:30 pm
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Bring your blanket! The MSA is proud to present our annual free Outdoor Movie event, held on Academy Field (Behind Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street). All movies begin at dusk. Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase. Be[...]