Thursday, April 4, 2013
Money is being dispersed among all seven Tewksbury schools.
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Thursday, April 4
(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Education Foundation Board of Directors.) The Tewksbury Education Foundation (TEF) is pleased to announce that their donation of $24,750 was approved by the Tewksbury School Committee. These monies represent funds raised at the School-Wide Auction held on November 15, 2012 at the Tewksbury Country Club. Superintendent of Schools Dr. John O’Connor provided the TEF a Technology Funding Request based upon the Administration's needs throughout the Tewksbury School District. The following disbursements were allocated due to the TEF and the auction: The TEF and board members Erin Asselin, Laura Hulme, Jenn Malizia and Arthy Bennett would like to thank School Committee …
Monday, September 17, 2012
Community Food Pantry thanks Lions for generous contribution.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Dear Tewksbury Lions’ Club, On behalf of the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry Board of Directors, I would like to express our appreciation to the Tewksbury Lions Club for their most recent $5000.00 donation. This generous donation came at a critical time. It helped support many individuals & families that currently rely on our food pantry. Thanks to you, we were able to assist almost 250 households with non perishable goods through the summer months when canned donations are typically low. Over the past eleven years, the Lions have now quietly donated over $45,000 to our volunteer community effort, without fanfare. Without the reliable & consistent support from the Tewksbury Lions, the pantry would not be able to meet the monthly food …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
When it comes to philanthropy, Tewksbury residents give to charitable causes less than the state and country averages, and less then residents of other Middlesex County communities, according to a study conducted by "The Chronicle of Philanthropy."
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Bill Gilman
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
When it comes to philanthropy, Tewksbury residents give to charity less than the state and country averages, according to a study released this week. They also give less than most of the residents in other Middlesex County communities. "The Chronicle of Philanthropy" published their "How America Gives" study which reported that Tewksbury residents, with a median discretionary income of $55,267, gave a median contribution of $1,216 of their income to charity in 2008—the tax year when the data was gathered. Meanwhile, the state and country's median contribution was 2.8 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively, compared to Tewksbury's 2.2 percent. Tewksburians contributed a total of $9.3 million, according to the study. Here's a complete …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Spill absorbent and containment products will be deployed on community’s fire engines.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Fire Department.) The Tewksbury Fire Department recently received a donation of products designed to protect the environment from spills and leaks involving petroleum based fuels and chemicals. “We respond to a number of calls involving gasoline and diesel spills at all hours of the day and night," said Chief Mike Hazel. "The supplies donated to the Department by Ted Morang of A & A Industrial Supply will be used to mitigate the environmental impact of those spills as they happen.” A & A Industrial Supply is a Tewksbury based company that was initially awarded a state contract in Massachusetts to supply Environmental Compliance Products and Safety Supplies to the …
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Katelyn Wentworth takes the lead on program to help area homeless shelters.
(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Katelyn Wentworth of Tewksbury High.) Katelyn Wentworth, a freshman at Tewksbury Memorial High School, is running a Teens for Jeans drive in Tewksbury. Teens for Jeans, part of DoSomething.org, is a nationwide program that partners with Aeropostale clothing store. Gently used jeans are collected and then dropped off at an Aeropostale store, where they are then donated to local homeless shelters. Last year, 542,411 pairs of jeans were donated nationwide. Wentorth will be collecting the jeans from now through to Friday, February 10th. Donation bins are located at Tewksbury Memorial High School in the library and guidance office. Residents of our community and beyond are encouraged to…
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Columnist Bob Leo reflects on a year of challenges.
- HOLIDAY GUIDE
- Bob Leo
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
OK, so we've had a little Thanksgiving history and we've had a little turkey trivia (special thanks to the historian who corrected my mistake last week). Now it's time for a lesson in humility. I can see how in these difficult times lots of people can become overwhelmed. Not only is this the beginning of the Holiday Season, it is also the beginning of the depression season for many people. The housing market stinks, the stock market stinks, the job market stinks, the price of gas is nearly $4 a gallon. Throw in heating your home this long winter, and how about Holiday shopping and presents and and and ... Personally, 2011 has not been such a kind year for me. The bad economy is troublesome but pales in comparison to a sick child or the…
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Event at the Wynn Middle School sees more donors than previous two years.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- B Schill
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Tewksbury Congregational Church and the Tewksbury Recycling Committee teamed up for the third annual Zero Waste Day at the John Wynn Middle School. Residents were encouraged to donate or recycle items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. "Zero Waste Day is a great day for people to donate used, but usable items," said Loretta Ryan, a co-coordinator of the event. "Bottom line, don't put it in the waste stream. Every ton that we don't put in the waste stream saves the town of Tewksbury (...) It's a great way for people to clean up, clear out, feel good about giving." The parking lot was set up so that cars could stop at various stations depending on what they were donating. Local groups such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the ASPCA…
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Bin is located behind Town Hall.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
To The Editor: I would like to remind everyone about the Container Behind the Town Hall in Tewksbury. This big gray box with the big purple and yellow letters. that say "Got Books". This box is not only a drop off for books but also DVD's,CD's,Textbooks, etc,. but no magazines or Encyclopedias. This container helps a Non Profit Org. called RARA. We have Volunteers that go on trips with the clients. With the help of "Got Books" We have been able to purchase a thirteen passenger van. The partnership that RARA has with Got Books is very genuine. Got Books also has many other non-profit Org . that benefit in the same way as RARA does. Thanks to all who donated their unwanted Books into the Container. Bonnie Gallagher Tewksbury Secretary and …
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Event provides graduates with a fun, safe party.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Tewksbury High All Night Long Graduation Committee is preparing for the 15th annual All Night Long Graduation Party.All Night Long provides TMHS graduates with a safe, fun-filled environment where they can gather with their friends to celebrate their graduation after many years of hard work.This year's event is scheduled to take place June 3-4.The event costs over $10,000 to run and relies solely on donations from the community.The committee is looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor this terrific event.If you would like to donate to All Night Long, send your donation to the All Night Long Graduation Committee, 320 Pleasant St., Tewksbury, 01876.Checks should be made payable to "All Night Long."
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Marc
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