Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Memorial Day in Tewksbury kicked off with a ceremony at the Tewksbury Cemetery to honor and veterans and continued with the annual Memorial Day parade.
With the sun peeking out from behind the clouds for the first time all weekend, Memorial Day festivities were taking place across Tewksbury on Monday, starting with a ceremony at the Tewksbury Cemetery. The ceremony was presented by the Town of Tewksbury Veterans Services, and was attended by local and state officials. After taking some time to remember those from Tewksbury who have served our country overseas, the crowds moved down the street to watch the annual Tewksbury Memorial Day parade embark from the Town Common. Check out our photo gallery and video from the event, and if you have any photos of your own from Memorial Day upload them to our gallery here.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Most stores open, banks closed.
Holiday observed: Monday, May 27 Senior Center: Closed Public Library: Closed Town Hall: Closed: Public Schools: Closed Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion. Liquor stores: Open. Supermarkets: Open. Convenience stores: Open. Taverns, bars: Open. Banks: Closed. Stock market: Closed. Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed. Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only.
Whether it's your family's BBQ or the town's Memorial Day parade, we want to see your photos.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Whether it's your family's BBQ or the town's Memorial Day parade, we want to see your photos.
Happy Memorial Day, Tewksbury! The town is celebrating in style with its parade on Monday, but we want to see what you and your family were up to this Memorial Day weekend. All you have to do is click where prompted on this gallery to upload, and you can share your family fun with Patch readers. We've included some photos from past Memorial Days in Tewksbury to get things started. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Interested residents are invited to apply for positions on the new committee.
Through the course of the campaign seasons, several candidates have mentioned the desire to see more community-based events and greater resident involvement. The Board of Selectmen may have killed two birds with one stone at their meeting this week, with the formation of the Town Public Events and Celebrations Committee. According to the description crafted by Town Manager Richard Montuori, the committee will be "charged with planning and carrying out the proper observation of patriotic and civic holidays and special town events as the board may designate from time to time." Among the events the group will oversee will be the Lighting of the Common in December, the Memorial Day Ceremonies and the July 4th Celebration. While the committee …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Event to benefit the Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Day Events.
The Friends of the Patriotic Activities Committee will be hosting a Casino Night on Friday, April 5, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Tewksbury VFW on Vernon Street. Tickets to the event are $40 apiece. That will buy you chips to use at the various games and will give you a chance to win some awesome prizes! Games include roulette, blackjack and poker. Hors d'ouevres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Day Ceremony.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Add your photos to our readers' gallery.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Sometimes the best photographers we have are the Tewksbury Patch readers themselves. Several of our readers sent in photos they took on Memorial Day during the local events and we wanted to share them. Do you have some photos from the Memorial Day Service, the parade or maybe just your backyard barbecue? Upload them to our gallery and share them with other Tewksbury Patch readers.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country are remembered in a somber ceremony.
Several hundred residents gathered at the Tewksbury Cemetery on Monday, as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country, in a somber Memorial Day service. Many of those who spoke at the service, including several local and state political leaders, spoke of the need to do more for veterans who return home from active duty, including health and psychological care, housing and jobs. But it was the speech by State Police Trooper and Army Sfc. Kenneth Lombardi that had those in attendance locked onto every word and had some wiping away tears. Lombardi shared personal stories of men he had served with and the remarkable sacrifices they made to serve their country. Some made it home safely, some with severe injuries, some …
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Plans unveiled for Tewksbury's Memorial Day activities
State Police Trooper and Army Sfc. Kenneth Lombardi will serve as the special guest speaker for Tewksbury's Memorial Day Service on May 28. In addition, U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has once again committed to marching in to the town's Memorial Day Parade. The service, which takes place in the Tewksbury Cemetery on East Street, begins at 12:45 p.m., with the parade set to begin from the center of town at 2 p.m. Lombardi, a 17-year Army veteran, is a graduate of Tewksbury Memorial High School and still lives in town with his wife. During his military career, Lombardi has been awarded 24 medals including the Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, four Army Commendation Medals and the Joint Service Achievement Medal. During his tours of duty…
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Proctor3
11:40 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The pictures are awesome! The parade was great.. Smaller than usual.. My church is usually in it. But, we couldn't do it this year unfortunaly. more ›