Selectmen Create Public Events And Celebrations Committee

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 …

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Lighting of the Common, Festival of Trees Kick Off Holiday Season Tonight!

Tewksbury to officially usher in Christmas 2012 with 25th Annual Lighting of the Common.

Tewksbury will officially kick off the 2012 Holiday Season on Friday, Nov. 30 with the 25th Annual Lighting of the Common. The event coincides with the annual Festival of Trees at the Tewksbury Public Library and the annual Pie Social at the Tewksbury Congregational Church. Lighting of the Common The Lighting of the Common begins at 7 p.m. and features music by "The Swinging Seniors," a greeting by Board of Selectmen Chairman David Gay and the reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Library Director Dianne Giarusso. And, of course, the highlight of the event for the younger Tewksbury residents will be the arrival of Santa Claus! Jolly Old Saint Nick will arrive by fire engine, courtesy of the Tewksbury Fire Department. Santa will …

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missem31

4:27 pm on Friday, November 30, 2012

Yes I noticed them too. I hope they checked them before the "lighting" tonite :)   more ›

In Tewksbury, Nothing Says Christmas Quite Like ...

Here are 5 things that say "Christmas in Tewksbury."

Here are 5 things that say Christmas in Tewksbury: 1. Holiday Fairs: Whether it's AppleFest, the St. William Christmas Fair or the Congregational Church Holiday Fair and Pie Social, you can count on fairs to lift your Christmas spirits. 2. Rockvale Road: If you haven't taken a swing down Rockvale Road then you haven't had the full Christmas experience in Tewksbury. Nearly every house is decked out in full holiday regalia. The houses are covered in lights and the lawns filled with various decorations. This is a must-see. _3. The Lighting of the Common:_ The first weekend in December is the official kickoff of the holiday season in Tewksbury and the highlight is the Lighting of the Common and the arrival of Santa on a Tewksbury fire engine. …

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5 Things to Do This Weekend

Nine Things To Do This Weekend

If you can't find something to do with your family this weekend then you are simply not paying attention.

Here are nine things to do with your family this weekend. Festival of Trees Opening Night When/Where: Begins Friday, Dec. 2, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St., Tewksbury Why Go: Check out dozens of trees that have been decorated by local businesses and organizations. PLUS, you get to vote on which ones you like the best. Cost: Free Tewksbury Congregational Church's Pie/ Brownie Social When/Where: Friday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., Tewksbury Congregational Church, 10 East St, Tewksbury, Why Go: Enjoy a slice of pie or a brownie a la mode the night of Tewksbury's Tree lighting.  The Pie Social is a community event hosted by the members of Tewksbury Congregational Church.  Doors are open before and after the Tree Lighting to …

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Tewksbury To Kick Off Holiday Season This Weekend

Lighting of the Common, festival of trees and a pie social on tap for Friday night.

The Town of Tewksbury will officially kick off the 2011 Christmas Season with a full schedule of community events this weekend. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Lighting of the Common, which will take place Friday, Dec. 2, starting at 7 p.m. This year's event will follow a slightly different schedule, as the lights on the common will be lit at the start of the festivities, right at 7 p.m. The event will feature the Swinging Seniors Chorus, who will perform "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Deck The Halls," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Library Director Diane Giarusso will also be on-hand to read "Twas The Night Before Christmas." But, of course, the guest of …

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