Monday, December 24, 2012
By decking their homes in lights and decorations, the residents of Rockvale Road provide a Christmas gift each year to the residents of Tewksbury.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
(Editor's note: This video was first published on Dec. 23, 2011.) Sure, there is THAT house. But Christmas on Rockvale Road is an event that goes well beyond just one residence. Nearly all of the homeowners on Rockvale (located off Shawsheen Street) participate by trimmed their homes and yards in tens of thousands of lihts and dozens of decorations and props, turning Rockvale Road into a Christmas Village. Editor Bill Gilman stopped by this week and offers this video tour.
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A list store hours for some Tewksbury retail locations and restaurants for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Your neighbors across the Merrimack Valley have provided recipes they love.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Looking for a new recipe to spice up your Thanksgiving Day table? Patch readers across the Merrimack Valley have shared their tried and true holiday recipes. Here are some ideas for casseroles. --- Hamburger Corn Casserole Provided by Mary Khederian, Westford Patch blogger Ingredients 1 Package of Broad Egg Noodles, cooked, drained 1-2lbs Ground Beef 1 Onion Chopped 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 1 Can Corn (drained) 1 Cup Sour Cream 2 T Butter Melted ½ Cup of Seasoned Breadcrumbs Directions: In large saute pan sauté the onions and the ground beef till no longer pink. Add the soups, the corn and sour cream. Heat through. Add the cooked noodles and turn out into a casserole dish. Melt the …
Friday, December 30, 2011
You ask ... Patch Answers helps you to undeck the halls.
You ask ... Patch Answers Question Of The Week: How can I get rid of my Christmas Tree? No need to try to find a place to dump your tree into the woods. Tewksbury will stop by and pick up your tree. However, according to members of the Recycling Committee, the pickup will be a little later than usual this year. Residents are asked to have their tree on the curb Monday, Jan. 9. All trees will be picked up between Jan. 9-13. Make sure all tinsel, ornalments and plastic bags are removed. There is no charge.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
But don’t play Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer in their presence.
We’ve had some fun over the past four weeks asking you about your favorite Christmas songs, movies and specials –- and which song you didn’t want to hear again. Here’s a roundup of the results. Favorite Christmas Song Our most popular Christmas poll over the past month (309 votes) was – What’s Your Favorite Christmas Song? Nearly one-quarter of respondents (23%) went with “O Holy Night.” Eleven percent said “The Christmas Song” and 10 percent chose “Little Drummer Boy.” Other choices in the comment section given by readers were “Where Are You Christmas?,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “Silver Bells,” “Mary’s Boy-Child” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Tiresome Christmas Song "Which Christmas Song Are You Most Tired of" was …
Fun-filled festivities at Bayberry at Emerald Court.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
(The following information and photos were submitted by the staff at Bayberry at Emerald Court.) Bayberry at Emerald Court, an assisted living community located on Emerald Court in Tewksbury rang in the holiday season with a festive celebration of music earlier this month. The residents at Bayberry have been practicing for their holiday choral performance since early Fall, and under the direction of Esther Friedman, one of Bayberry’s activity coordinators, the residents sang songs of the holiday season for residents and family members of the community.
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Bayberry at Emerald Court
2000 Emerald Ct, Tewksbury, MA
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Where is Santa?
Santa Claus is on his way. Follow his journey from the North Pole to your home as NORAD provides the latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
And boy, can the jolly old elf put away the chow!
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
T’was the day before Christmas And all through the club People were eating steak schrod and chicken parm sub Most patrons were merry And filled with such glee They drank at the bar And watched golf on TV Last minute shoppers Were buying gift cards, The line was so long At least twenty yards Then all of a sudden Out back on the green We heard a loud whir From a flying machine We ran to the window To see such a sight Marc Ginsburg returned From a cold Arctic flight He had old Saint Nick Squished in his seat It was the big night He needed a treat He ordered the nachos The lobster and pie He ate quite a lot That isn’t a lie Thanks Judy and Brenda Thanks Kathy and Steve Then he wiped off his beard With the back of his sleeve …
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Tewksbury Country Club
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Giant figures taken from front lawn.
It seems like with every holiday season, there is a 'Grinch' lurking around to try and steal the joy that comes with it. Principal Rosamond Dorrance confirmed that a thief or thieves stole two giant decorations from the front lawn of the Heath Brook School some time over the weekend. One figure was a Ginger Bread Man and the other was a Nutckacker. They were located right next to the school sign, which is very near the road. "We have been very lucky in the past. We have decorations all over the school," said Dorrance. "It's disappointing that they would target an elementary school." Heath Brook serves children in Grades K-2. According to Dorrance, each of the figures was around five-feet tall. She believes someone stopped at the school …
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Heath Brook School
165 Shawsheen St, Tewksbury, MA
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Patch will be offering NORAD's reports about Santa Claus’ whereabouts on Christmas Eve.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. In only two days, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to let you know his location. Check back to Patch on Christmas Eve (Saturday) and we’ll provide NORAD’s latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
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8:20 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Thank you Rockvale Road residents for creating an annual family tradition for many. more ›