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2018-2019

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To the Citizens of Southbridge, Southbridge is on the move! We have drastically improved the Town’s fiscal positon, have been cleaning blighted properties, and are working hard to improve economic development opportunities. Our Town has a long history of manufacturing optical products, earning it the unofficial title “Eye of the Commonwealth”, in reference to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under the Wells family, the American Optical Company (“AO”) became the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic products, and at its height employed more than 6,000 people around the world. The industrial revolution brought rapid growth to Southbridge, and with growth came varied neighborhoods and a historical downtown with Victorian architecture and large and shady streets. Today as a community we should be proud of the achievements over the last few years. Southbridge is now a “Green Community” and receives state grants, technical assistance, and other state support to reduce energy use and to implement clean energy alternatives. We are also excited to have purchased our first electric car and to have developed charging stations for those who come to Town Hall. The Southbridge Business Partnership is growing and working with the Town’s Economic Development Director to improve the business climate in Town. Our school system under state leadership and with strong support of the Town Manager and elected officials is working hard to provide a high quality education four our children. Our Town airport is seeing major infrastructure improvements such as a new administration building, new apron, and once again, the diner is open for business. We have invested in new Capital equipment, such as a rescue vehicle for our Fire Department, a snowplow for the DPW, and police cars that will serve the citizens of our Town for many years to come. Together we are building a better community for all to enjoy. We thank you for your commitment to our Town and look forward to working with all of you as we continue to build a better Southbridge!

Sincerely, Ron San Angelo, Southbridge Town Manager

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Town Council The Southbridge Town Council is comprised of nine (9) members, elected at-large. The Town Council has the powers and duties conferred on town meetings.

David Adams

Kristen L. Auclair

John Daniel

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John Jovan, Jr.

Monique Manna

Jorge L. Morales, Jr.

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George P. Steeves

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Town Manager Ron San Angelo 508-764-5405

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Important Numbers Town Hall Phone Numbers Accountant/Finance Director 508-764-5400 Airport Commission 508-764-2155 Assessor 508-764-5404 Cable Access 508-765-1525 Collector 508-764-5410 Council on Aging 508-764-5436 Department of Public Works 508-764-5403 Economic Development and Planning 508-764-5402 Economic Development Commission 508-764-5402 Fire Department 508-764-5430 508-764-4252 Health Department

Office of the Town Manager 508-764-5405 Inspection Services 508-764-5412 Liquor Licensing Board 508-764-5405 Police Department 508-764-5420 Southbridge Community Center508-764-6459 Retirement Board 508-765-4903 School Department 508-764-5450 Town Clerk 508-764-5408 Trash & Recycling Program 508-764-4252 Treasurer 508-764-5401 508-764-5436 Veteran’s Agent 508-764-4927 Wastewater Department Water Department 508-764-3207

Visit www.ci.southbridge.ma.us for more information! Our Representatives Governor Charlie Baker State House Office of the Governor Room 280 Boston, MA 02133 617-725-4005 Senator Anne Gobi State House, Room 410 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-1540 Representative Peter J. Durant State House, Room 33 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2060 Representative Paul Forest State House, Room 542 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2489

President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 Congressman Richard E. Neal Second Congressional District of Massachusetts 1550 Main Street, Suite 309 The Federal Building Springfield, MA 01103 413-785-0325 Senator Elizabeth Warren 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4543 Senator Edward J. Markey 218 Russell Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2742

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Southbridge Police Department Mission The Southbridge Police Department will dedicate itself to work in partnership with the community to ﬁght crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. By embracing a mutual relationship of support, we remain committed to solving the community’s problems and maintaining the public trust.

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Cops & Kids The Southbridge Police department is very involved with the youth of the community. One of the many examples of that commitment is the Cops & Kids program sponsored by the police department.

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We encourage all parents with teenage children to contact the police department if they are interested in their children becoming involved in any of the programs offered through Cops & Kids. Seniors/TRIAD S.A.L.T. The Southbridge Police Department has been involved with the TRIAD S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) since 1994.

The Cops & Kids program is designed to not only give the youth of the community some after school activities, but it is also designed to familiarize the students with the police.

The program is designed to reduce victimization of seniors within the community. It addresses the needs and concerns of seniors within the community by allowing the opportunity to express those concerns to law enforcement. It Two of the most active programs are also provides seniors with valuable the after school basketball league, information pertaining to their own which is held on every Wednesday safety, and providing them with and Thursday night. This program information relative to scams which has between 60-100 junior high are being conducted throughout the students participating, with police area. ofﬁcers acting as coaches and referee’s. Another activity with large participation is the Cops & Kids

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Southbridge Fire Department

24 Elm Street 508-764-5430 Paul Normandin Steve Lavoie Stacey Renaud

Acting Fire Chief Lt. Fire Inspector Administrative Assistant

The Southbridge Fire Department is a combination Career / Paid OnCall department consisting of a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, 3 Lieutenants and a Lieutenant Fire Inspector. As a team of highly trained and dedicated professionals, it is our mission to provide the highest standard of service to all those who may seek our help. We are a service provider and we stand ready to provide ﬁre suppression, ﬁre prevention and education, rescue services and advanced emergency medical care. We faithfully provide these important services, promptly and safely, to any person that resides in, works in or visits our community.

As a family of individuals committed to serving others, we always provide for the welfare of our members through a healthy and rewarding work environment. We are dedicated to respect, integrity, compassion and leadership amongst ourselves so that we may proudly serve others.

service covering 20.9 square miles for the excellent job they do. They and serving approximately 16,700 contribute many hours of training to enable them to respond to fire and residents. medical emergencies and to perform The Southbridge Fire Department in an extremely professional The families of our is one of 25 communities in Fire manner. District 7. Since the mid 1950’s members are to be commended for we have been designated as the the tremendous amount of support Fire District 7 Control Point with and compassion they give to our responsibilities to dispatch and firefighters. I am also very proud of coordinate mutual aid responses the community in which we serve. within the District and Statewide. The support and appreciation On May 14, 2016 after the shown to us by our citizens and Bicentennial Parade we were lucky visitors is deeply appreciated. enough to bring together 3 different generations of Engine 1 and Engine Sincere thanks to the elected 3. The 1941 Engine 3 and the 1954 officials and the residents for your Engine 1 are owned by C. St. Pierre continued support. Without your of Sturbridge. The 1973 Engine 3 continued support our delivery is owned by D. Amiot of N. Oxford. of emergency services would be The 1982 Engine 1 is owned by greatly diminished. We are very C. Wilson of Dudley. The 2008 proud of the lifesaving and property Engine 3 and the 2015 Engine 1 preservation services that we are currently in service. We would provide to the community. like to thank these gentlemen for bringing these great pieces of history together. I am most proud of all of our firefighters and I thank them all

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SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018-2019 CALENDAR Early Release Day No School First Day of School Administrative Day/No School Professional Day (PD)/No School Snow Make-up Day

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

AUGUST 2018 (5 days) F S 6-10 - Admin PD 3 4 13-15 - New Staff PD 10 11 21-24 - All Staff PD 17 18 27 - First Day of School (Grades 1-12) 24 25 30 - First Day of School (K) 31 SEPTEMBER 2018 (18 days) F S 3 - No School/Labor Day 1 4 - First Day of School (PreK only) 7 8 28 - No School/PD Day 14 15 21 22 28 29

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T 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

S M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

S M T W T 2 9 16 23 30

S M T W T 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 S M T W T 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

OCTOBER 2018 (21 days) S 8 - No School/Columbus Day 6 19 - No School/PD Day 13 20 27

NOVEMBER 2018 (18 days) F S 2 - Early Release/PD Day 2 3 2 - Quarter 1 Ends 9 10 12 - No School/Veteran's Day 16 17 21-23 No School / Thanksgiving 23 24 28 - Trimester 1 Ends 30 DECEMBER 2018 (15 days) S 7 - Early Release/PD Day 1 24 - No School/Christmas Eve 7 8 25 - No School/Christmas Day 14 15 26-31 - No School 21 22 28 29 F

JANUARY 2019 (21 days) S 1 - No School/New Year's Day 11 - Early Release/PD Day 6 21 - No School/MLK Day 13 18 - Quarter 2 Ends 20 27

FEBRUARY 2019 (15 days) 8 - Early Release/PD Day S M 18 - No School/President's Day 19-22 - No School 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 MARCH 2019 (20 days) 15 - No School/PD Day S M 13 - Trimester 2 Ends 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31 APRIL 2019 (17 days) 5 - Quarter 3 Ends S M 15 - No School/Patriot's Day 1 16-19 - No School 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 MAY 2019 (22 days) 27 - No School/Memorial Day S M 5 12 19 26 JUNE 2019 (9 days) 7 - SHS Graduation S 12 - Quarter 4/Trimester 3 Ends 13 - Early Release/Last Day 2 14-20 - Snow Make-up Days 9 16 23 30

Jewish Holidays

Open House Dates

Parent/Teacher Conference Dates

Rosh Hashanah: Sep 10, 2018

ERS, SHS, PreK: Sep 11, 2018

Yom Kippur: Sep 19, 1018 Hanukkah: Dec 3, 2018 Passover: Apr 20 2019

CSS, WSS: Sep 12, 2018 SMS, SA: Sep 13, 2018

ERS, SHS: Nov 13, 2018 & Feb 5, 2019 CSS, WSS: Nov 7, 2018 & Feb 6, 2019 SMS, SA: Nov 8, 2018 & Jan 31, 2019

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Preschool - Important Dates

Kindergarten - Important Dates

Elementary: 11:45 a.m. MS, HS, SA: 11:10 a.m.

Home Visits: Aug 27 - Aug 30, 2018 Orientation: Aug 31, 2018 First day of school: Sep 4, 2018

Orientation: Aug 28 & 29, 2018 First Day of School: Aug 30, 2018

School Hours for Students ERS, CSS, WSS: 8:15am - 3:00pm / SMS: 7:30am - 2:30pm / SHS: 7:30am - 2:15pm / SA: 8:00am - 1:45pm

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W 3 10 17 24

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S 2 9 16 23 30

S 4 11 18 25

S 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

Snow Days Jun 14, 2019 Jun 17, 2019 Jun 18, 2019 Jun 19, 2019 Jun 20, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SOUTHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 132 Torrey Road Southbridge, MA

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Jacob Edwards

LIBRARY 236 Main Street Southbridge, MA 01550 508-764-5426 www.jacobedwardslibrary.org

Mon & Thurs.: 9am - 8pm • Tues, Wed & Fri: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm • Sunday: Closed Closed Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day The Library is closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Also, the Library closes the Friday following Thanksgiving and closes early on Christmas Eve.

The Jacob Edwards Library has been the public library for the Town of Southbridge since 1914. JEL enjoys a rich legacy of excellent service and is committed to the promotion of reading, education, literacy, culture, and lifelong learning for persons of all ages in our community.

Use your library card to check out books, movies, audiobooks, CDs, videogames, and more! Download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines through our website, or use our free online resources to help with school projects and research; learn a new language; research your family history; and more.

and special events for all ages, including: story times, crafts, guest speakers, author visits, book club, concerts, art displays, and classes.

All passes generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please see the library website or contact us for details on each pass.

Visit us or check out our website to ﬁnd out all that your library has to offer!

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The library has free WiFi and public computers, as well as a print/copy/scan self-service station. Our Children’s Room has toys, games, dress-up, and is a comfortable place for family fun!

AJ Petro Pool Pass Ecotarium Eric Carle Museum Magic Wings Massachusetts ParkPass Mystic Aquarium Old Sturbridge Village Roger Williams Park Zoo Salem Witch Museum Springﬁeld Museums Tower Hill Botanic Gardens USS Constitution Museum Worcester Art Museum Worcester Historical Museum

We offer regular programs

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All day, every Wednesday ALL YEAR LONG! Drop in and do a craft in the children’s room! Future crafts are on display in the Children’s Room!

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Every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm join us for a dropin knitting and crafting group every Tuesday! The group is informal and friendly, and meets in the Reading Room.

Check the library schedule on the website for more fun events!

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Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts is committed to providing free literacy assistance and enrichment, primarily through volunteers, for adult residents of South Central Massachusetts with respect and sensitivity to their needs. OFFICE HOURS Monday & Thursday 3pm – 8pm • Tuesday & Wednesday 10am – 5pm HORAS DE OFICINA Lunes & Jueves 3pm – 8pm • Martes & Miercoles 10pm – 5pm Telephone: 508-765-3880 • E-mail: Holly Christo, Executive Director Address: 236 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 Our offices are located on the Lower Level of the Jacob Edwards Library and are handicapped accessible through the rear entrance of the library. Nuestras oficinas se localizan en el Nivel más Bajo de la Biblioteca de Jacob Eduardo y son perjudicadas accesible por la entrada trasera de la biblioteca.

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Southbridge SENIOR Center Southbridge Council on Aging

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153 Chestnut Street Southbridge, MA 01550 508-764-1469 Staﬀ: Director Michael Trombley Program & Outreach Coordinator Patricia Haddock Council on Aging Board of Directors: Chairman Susan Chaplin Vice-Chairman Theodore Bartlett Secretary - Vacant

Members Virginia Rapo Gay Roberts Renate Kendall The Southbridge Council on Aging (COA) is a municipal department in accordance with Mass General Laws Ch.4, Sec.8B for the purpose of coordinating and carrying out programs designed to meet the needs of the aging in coordination with programs of the department of elder aﬀairs. The Southbridge Council on Aging mission is to identify needs of elders, educate the community about those needs, design, promote and implement programs /servic-

es to fill those needs and /or Southbridge Senior Citizen coordinate existing services Association, Inc and local businesses, organizations and in the community. individuals. If you would like The Casaubon Senior Cen- to join the Southbridge Seter is open Monday – Fri- nior Citizen Association, Inc, day with activities scheduled please call the center. daily. Ongoing activities include Tri-Valley Nutrition (Meals Walking Club, Low Impact on Wheels) serves meals dai- Exercise, Coﬀee Hour, Brain ly at 11:30am for a suggested Games, Adult Coloring, donation. A 48 hour reserva- Scrabble, and Senior Bingo. tion is requested for the conWe also have a Latino group gregate dining call that meets two mornings per 508-764-1469. week. They do a variety of Funding for the Council on activities and spend some of Aging is provided by the their time learning English. Town of Southbridge, grants This group is run by volunfrom the Executive Office teers. If you are interested of Elder Aﬀairs, the South- call the center for more inbridge Cultural Council, the formation.

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FROM SOUTHBRIDGE RESIDENTS Q: WHERE DO I REGISTER TO VOTE? A: REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE IN THE TOWN HALL. Q: WHERE DO I VOTE IF I AM IN PRECINCT 2? A: ALL FIVE (5) PRECINCTS VOTE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Q: WHAT ARE THE PUBLIC-ACCESS CHANNELS? A: 192 AND 194.

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Southbridge SENIOR Center In addition to the daily / weekly activities the Senior Center oﬀers education speakers, entertainment and health programs. The Senior Citizen Association also sponsors trips throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about these call Jim Julian at 774-9224049. Help by the SHINE program (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) is oﬀered by appointment. An outreach coordinator is available to do home visits to provide support and referral services as needed. Call the center for more information.

The Tri-Community SALT Council (Seniors And Lawenforcement Together) meets monthly to help seniors become aware of the latest scams, identity theft, the File of Life, E911 cell phones, House Numbering program and to discuss issues in an effort to keep seniors safe and aware of their surroundings and what’s happening in their towns. The SALT Council consists of the Southbridge and Charlton Councils on Aging & Police Departments, Worcester County Sheriﬀ ’s Department, local banks, and businesses as well as residents. They hold an Annual Senior Health Expo in May.

You can pick up our monthly calendar at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Jacob Edward’s Library.

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Walking Club • Monday - Friday at 8:30am (Drop in) Low Impact Exercise Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am Latino Group • Tuesday & Thursday at 9am Coffee Hour/Activity • Monday & Wednesday at 10am (Drop in) Scrabble • Wednesday at 12:30pm Senior Bingo • Friday at 12:30pm If you have an activity you would like to see happen at the center call Pat at 508-764-5436 Lunch is available Monday - Friday at 11:30am provided by Tri-Valley Nutrition Services. A 48 hour advance reservation is required. A $3.00 donation is suggested. Call 508-764-1469.

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OPENS IN LATE JUNE

Joe Capillo Park: Paige Hill Rd. 1 Basketball Court 1 BMX/Skate Park 1/4 Mile Walking Path

Andrew J. Petro Pool: 15 Randolph St.

Owned by MA DCR, managed by the Tri-Community YMCA.

Zero Entry to 4ft Youth Pool with 2 Spray Features 1 Lap Lane Line 5ft Deep End Open grassy area for lounging and playing games

Ed McCann Fields at Henry St.:

Morris Street: 168 Morris St.

Worcester St. 2 Baseball 1 Softball 2 Basketball Courts Playground

2 Baseball/Softball 1 Basketball Court Playground Cole Forest Hiking Trail

High Street (A.K.A. The Rez) Ice Skating Rink 262 High St. The Rez is a free, community-oriented skating rink open to the public in Southbridge, Massachusetts. BYO SKATES OR BORROW SKATES FOR FREE Proceeds from concessions sales support a scholarship awarded to at least one deserving high school student each year.

Charlton St. Recreation Area/Evergreen St. Playground Open Space Field Football field with lights Large asphalt pad (great for biking with children) Gazebo Reservations made through Southbridge School Dept 508-764-5415

Main St. Playground: 622 Main St. Walcott St. Playground: Walcott St. Town Common: 1 Mechanic St.

Contact Town Manger’s office for Reservations Gazebo/Bandstand (Concerts, Festivals or Weddings) Southbridge Massachusetts • Town Guide • ANNUAL

West Street:

156 West St. 2 Baseball 2 Soccer/Field Hockey 4 Tennis Courts Playground Area (West St. School)

Heritage Trail River Walk & Nature Trail connects to Westville Lake Recreation Area

Westville Lake Recreation Area

125 Wallace Road

Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Westville oﬀers a variety of hiking opportunities, group picnic shelters, a picnic cove, a large recreation field, canoe/kayak launches, and much more. Natural Features The recreation area features a large open field, a picnic cove with trees for shade on those hot summer days, and beautiful waterside views for wildlife viewing. Recreation Westville Lake oﬀers two large picnic shelters for hosting any number of events, a canoe/kayak launch into a slow current river, fishing opportunities, plenty of charcoal grills and picnic tables for everyone to enjoy, and a trail network perfect for hiking for all ages. In the winter, there is an ice skating pond in the park and perfect sledding hills! Facilities There are two large picnic shelters with electricity hookups, picnic tables, and grills available for use in the recreation area. There is a large picnic cove with many picnic tables and grills. There are also flush toilets, drinking water, and hiking trails available throughout the park.

RENTAL RATES

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC | $45.00-$60.00 BALL FIELD | $30.00

Activities and Amenities Within Facility • Accessible Flush Toilets • Accessible Picnic Shelters • Birding • Boat Ramp • Canoeing • Cross Country Skiing • Day Use Area • Drinking Water • Electricity • Hiking • Ice Fishing • Ice Skating • Kayaking • Mountain Biking • Pets Allowed • Picnic Area • Water Access

• No kiddie pools. • Alcohol is allowed but kegs are not. • Inflatable structures are not permitted. Bounce houses, climbing walls, swimming pools and other outside amusements of this type or similar are prohibited. • No portable generators are allowed. • Any special requests will be granted at the discretion of the project manager. • Check-In time is 8:00AM. • Check-Out Time is a 1/2 hour before the park closes: - Third Saturday in May - July 15, 2016: Park closes at 8:00PM; Shelter/Pavilion user reservation ends at 7:30PM - July 16-August 13, 2016: Park closes at 7:30PM; Shelter/Pavilion user reservation ends at 7:00PM. - August 14-Labor Day: Park closes at 7:00PM; Shelter/Pavilion user reservation ends at 6:30PM. • Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash. • Trash is "carry-in, carry-out." • No staples or nails allowed in tables, pavilion supports, or trees; balloons are only allowed to be tied to the picnic shelter, not to trees or any other items in park. • DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE MAIN OFFICE AT 978-318-8848

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Local Organizations and Clubs Tri-Community YMCA

43 Everett Street • Southbridge, MA 508-765-5466 www.tricommunityYMCA.org

Find a balance at the YMCA by integrating spirit, mind and body to achieve your personal goals. Increase your energy & discover a healthier you!

Southbridge Historical Society 508-764-8042

The Southbridge Historical Society, through it’s programs, encourages the awareness of local history and the preservation of artifacts and historic properties. The programs are always free and open to the public. Find us on Facebook!

Southbridge Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 774-200-9043 • southbridgepta@gmail.com www.southbridgepta.com

Our goal is to work together to make things “better”. The possibilities are endless when we all work together as one team towards our goal to create opportunities for stronger family engagement, stronger community involvement, and stronger student achievement.

Cub Scout Pack 140

Pack 140 serves the town of Southbridge, Massachusetts. Pack 140 is committed to providing a quality year-round program of activities with an emphasis placed on character development, physical ﬁtness, citizenship, and family. The pack consists of Dens and their families. Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday evenings of every month during the school year and once a month during summer vacation. Den meetings are where special activities scheduled and previous activities are discussed. At the Pack meetings, awards are handed out the boys earned and conduct activities.

Boy Scout Troop 160

Scouting serves young men and women in every part of the country through more than 300 local council service center. Each council helps chartered organizations in its geographic area effectively use the Scouting program and to expand the use of the program to other community groups The Pack and Troop are sponsored by St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge, MA.

Contact 508-765-3701 for Boy or Cub Scouts.

Places of Worship

Elm Street Congregational Church 61 Elm Street 508-764-8058

Faith Baptist Church 515 Dennison Drive 508-764-6132

Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church 126 Morris Street frjohndaly3@msn.com

Saint Mary’s Church 263 Hamilton Street 508-765-3701

First United Methodist Church of Southbridge 449 East Main Street 508-764-6501

Saint Hedwig’s Church 29 Summer Street 508-765-3701

Notre Dame Catholic Church 446 E. Main Sreet 508-765-3701 20

Sacred Heart Parish 40 Charlton Sreet 508-764-6964

Holy Trinity Church 446 Hamilton St. 508-765-9559

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Central Baptist Church 256 Main Street 508-764-6365

Local Organizations and Clubs The Italian Club

connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. We meet Wednesdays at 12:05PM at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center.

www.southbridgeitalianclub.com

Southbridge Business Partnership

20 North Street • Southbridge, MA 508-764-8942

Girl Scouts of Central & Western, MA Bonnie Scanlan, Membership Recruiter 508-749-3612 • www.gscwm.org

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, conﬁdence, and character, who make the world a better place. We’re 2.6 million strong—1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.

Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities 111 Main Street, • Southbridge, MA 508-764-3341 • www.qvcah.org

The Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts and Humanities (QVCAH), familiarly known as the Arts Center, is a membership association dedicated to perpetuating the arts and humanities in the area. The association was formed in 1977 by a group of people concerned with the role of the arts and humanities in the lives of local citizens – before the days of mandated local cultural commissions. As government funding for local cultural endeavors rapidly disappears, the role of the Quinebaug Valley Arts Center again becomes more important than ever in our lives and the lives of our children. QVCAH serves the following 25 communities in South Central Massachusetts and Northeast Connecticut: Massachusetts: Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Dudley, East Brookfield, East Douglas, Holland, Leicester, Monson, North Brookfield, Oxford, Palmer, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Wales, Warren, Webster, and West Brookfield. Connecticut: N. Grosvenordale, Pomfret, Putnam, Quinebaug, Thompson, and Woodstock.

P.O. Box 587 • Southbridge, MA info@sbpartnership.org

The Southbridge Business Partnership is organized by a volunteer group of business owners, principals and interested parties committed to enhancing the economic opportunities for old, new and potential businesses in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

District 33-A Southbridge Lions Club P.O. Box 622 • Southbridge, MA 508-764-2040 www.southbridge.lionwap.org

The Southbridge Lions Club meets every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Fin’s & Tales Restaurant; 858 Main Street, Southbridge MA. While service is at the core of what every Lion does, being a Lion is also about leading your club, growing your club, and developing valuable skills that can help strengthen your club. The stronger your club is, the bigger of an impact you can make in your local and global communities.

Town of Southbridge Hiking Trails & Recreation Areas Brochure and individual trail maps prepared by the Southbridge Trail Committee are available for download. Please visit www. ci.southbridge.ma.us/southbridge-trail-committee.

Improved Order of Red Men 320 Main Street • Southbridge, MA 508-765-1199

Improved Order of Red Men of Massachusetts is a fraternal beneﬁciary association in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Southbridge Food Share 79 Elm Street • Southbridge, MA 508-764-6583

The food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am - 11:15am. Please call ahead before arrival to verify hours.

Solving all your Human Resources needs

Southbridge Rotary

HR Consultation Outsourcing Compliance • Coaching

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian

melody.beach@charter.net

Club President - Glenn R. Juchno gjuchno@tricommunityymca.org

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508-330-0343

Local Organizations and Clubs Chamber of Commerce Central Mass South 46 Hall Road • Sturbridge, MA 508-347-2761 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm info@cmschamber.org

The Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate for local business, promotes the success of its members and enhances regional prosperity through networking, education, and promotion.

Tri-Community Exchange Club P.O. Box 413 • Southbridge, MA 508-764-6645 info@cmschamber.org

Our motto is “Unity for Service”; our mission is to make American a better place to live by improving our Community.

YOU, Inc. Family Services 328 Main Street • Southbridge, MA 508-765-9101 • www.youinc.org

Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc., is a private, non-proﬁt children welfare and behavioral health organization serving at-risk children, adolesents and families in the Worcester County area.

Pilsudski Polish American Club 18 Ballard Court • Southbridge, MA 508-764-8940

Southbridge Women’s Club Carol Sidebottom - President 508-764-2816

Organized in February 1914, meets monthly at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center. Socialization and support for women in the tri-community area.

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