Thursday, April 18, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the lab.
Here are 5 pieces of information to make Thursday get started in the fast lane and to help make you the smartest person who owns a lab, preferably a chocolate lab but we won't be picky. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: Having a bit of trouble with your I-Pad, Kindle or Nook? You may want to stop by the Tewksbury Public Library for Device Advice: 1-on-1 Help With Your E-Reader. Sessions will be held at 1pm; 1:45pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4pm. Participants should bring their own e-readers. Register HERE. Limited to 5 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Very informative article. Since learning more about noise levels and hearing loss / damage, I have become hyper-…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in line at the drive-thru.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person at your breakfast table. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The annual Aleppo Shriners' Circus begins today with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Shriners Auditorium on Foster Road, Wilmington. Tickets are $10. The circus will be in town through Sunday, April 21. Click here for details. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Thank you Kim for your hard work and dedication!! I've volunteered in Tent A before and I know that is definitely not what you expect to see on Marathon Monday. This year I was on the course as a runner instead of a volunteer and I cant begin to describe the sadness I feel …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person whose innocence was scarred just a little bit on Monday.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a strong stat and to help make you the smartest person in your carpool. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Thank you for describing the attributes of true winners and for the hope you express that your children and others will go forward with HOPE & courage after this horrific act of cowardice. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL those wounded, those who had a loved one die, and those who are otherwise affected." Reader Pat Maguire Parrie, commenting on the blog post, "Boston Will Be Back (I Hope)." 3. Quote of the Day: "It was like a war zone." Nurse Kim Giroux of Tewksbury, who was working in Medical Tent A at the finish line when the …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Bits of knowledge designed to help you be the smartest person on the bus.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make Monday feel a little bit less like Monday and to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "My friends visited last weekend. I told them my taxes were $6,300; my friend in Burlington pays $5,000; Billerica pays $4,000; Salem pays $3,900 and Saugus pays $3,000. They could not believe how high my taxes were. So yes, they are very high here. They asked me why they were so high and I honestly could not answer them; we all agreed Saugus has low taxes due to Route 1, but the Burlington friend was shocked." Reader WebMom, commenting on the story, "Have You Dreamed of a Home With a White Picket Fence?" 3. It's Happening…
Friday, April 12, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person at the table. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weekend Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "The EU's GDP is US$17,070,011 (2012), making it the largest economy in the world, with the USA in second position with US$15,653,366. The present EU deficit is 4.5% of its GDP, whereas the US's is 6.7% of its GDP! So, who's in a better shape? Ans., none of the above: they are BOTH equally in trouble. But you guys forecasting the demise of the EU should be worrying about home first." Reader Quasimodo, commenting on the story, "Friday the State House Celebrates Greece's Independence." 3. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.
Here are 5 pieces of information to get your Thursday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person on the team. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. In Case You Missed Out Last Week: Tonight, April 11, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: Lincoln (RR) - ENCORE Enjoy a free dinner and a movie on THURSDAY night at the Tewksbury Public Library! This week’s movie is “Lincoln,” a critically acclaimed historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis. Limited to 75 seats. This is a free program but you must pre-register. Register HERE. 3. It's Happening Today: There is a Direct Sales Job Fair scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread, 228 Main St., Wilmington. Join a number of …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person in line at the drive-thru.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Wow, the rest of the state must be in REALLY bad shape!!!" Reader Dirk Anderson, commenting on the story, "Middlesex County Second Healthiest in Mass., Says Robert Wood Johnson Foundation." 3. Quote of the Day: "I should have known this was coming." Wilmington Selectman candidate Kevin MacDonald, after being ejected from last night's Board of Selectmen's debate for repeatedly failing to follow the debate rules agreed to in advance. Yes, this took place in Wilmington but the video is something Tewksbury voters might find …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the donut shop.
Here are five pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person at the watercooler. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Dewing School and North Street School PACs are inviting folks to the Ninety-Nine Restaurant tonight for a Dine Out fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Click here for a PDF flyer, print it and present the flyer at the Ninety-Nine and 15 percent of your check will benefit the PACs. 3. It's Happening Today, Part 2: The Tewksbury High girls LAX team has a home game today against Melrose High. Game time is 3:45 p.m. at the Livingstone Street fields. 4. Reader Comment of the Day: "Another gift for criminals." reader Tony S, commenting on the …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person on the bus.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little less like a Monday and to help you be the smartest person in your office. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Quote of the Day: "To be honest, I kind of prefer the times when there isn't a challenger. I'm not a great campaigner." Shawsheen Tech School Committee member Patricia Meuse, after defeating Rick O'Neill Saturday to win her 7th term on the committee. It was only the second time in six re-election bods she has faced a challenger. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "If North Korea has some kind of local 'elections' I wouldn't bet this turnout any better." Reader Steevo, commenting on the story, "Election Notebook: The Results Are In And We Have The Winners." …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend started a little early and to help make you the smartest person in your class. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weekend Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: Patriotic Committee Casino Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Tewksbury VFW on Vernon St. Stop by for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. $40 admission buys you the chips you will need to play poker, blackjack and roulette. Great fun for a great cause. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Diesel is fuel efficient so it would appeal to both NRA and tree huggers alike. Some tree huggers are farmers also and need a good pickup to get around. They wouldn't want to alienate a market by painting on the campaign slogans on those." Reader Rob C, …
malcolm nichols
5:35 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Bill, you are quite correct. The age restricted housing (55 and over), plus the Independent Living and Assisted Living (Skilled Nursing not so much) can benefit Tewksbury. You increase the tax base without increasing the burden on services. more ›