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Dear member of the Southbridge community, The Town of Southbridge is located just north of the Connecticut border. Our town has a long history of manufacturing optical products, earning it the unofficial title “Eye of the Commonwealth”. We are fortunate to have so many amenities; a new state of the art middle/high school, three elementary schools, a private catholic school, a beautifully proportioned downtown, full service fire and police, 3,000 acre watershed with a technologically advanced filtration plant, an expanded public library, well maintained wastewater treatment plant, a municipal airport, YMCA, attractive Town Common, full service hospital, four large parks, trails linking to US Army Corps of Engineers dam and recreation area, state conservation area with developed hiking trails, an arts center with galleries and amateur theater, WRTA bus service, a welcoming Community Center and more! Southbridge citizens celebrate diverse cultures who honor the historical nature of our town and yet are excited about the future and the opportunities that it will bring to our community. A future that has sustainable jobs, quality education for all children, and a pride in the community that shines throughout the state. We will strengthen this community further though partnership of all citizens and businesses to develop economic development opportunities, create a positive environment for all citizens, and continue to make Southbridge a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We welcome all to visit our community and enjoy all that we have to oﬀer. Sincerely, Ron San Angelo, Southbridge Town Manager

Southbridge Town Hall 41 Elm Street Southbridge, MA 01550 508-764 5408 www.ci.southbridge.ma.us Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed: 8am - 4pm Thursday: 8am - 8pm Friday: 8am - 12pm This Southbridge Town Guide is published and distributed by:

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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.

Kristen L. Auclair

Esteban Carrasco, Jr.

Denise Clemence

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508-987-4771

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Wallace MacKenzie

Monique Manna

Jorge L. Morales, Jr.

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Richard T. Nash

George P. Steeves

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Marc E. DiPietro 508-769-5988

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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

CITIZEN ALERT SYSTEM Keeping Citizens Informed The town of Southbridge uses an Emergency Alert Program

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Dear Southbridge Community, On behalf of the Town of Southbridge, it is our pleasure to introduce you to the Southbridge Town Guide. This publication contains relevant, timely information about programs, events, and services oﬀered by the Town of Southbridge during the coming year. Our goal is to broaden the town’s ability to inform the residents of our community about the programs and services oﬀered in the local area.

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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.

1 Mechanic Street 508-764-5420 Shane Woodson Jose Dingui Steven Bellerose Jenna Boucher Carlos Dingui Duane Ledoux

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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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dances. These dances are offered once a month on Friday nights. The participation ranges from 150-200 students attending, with officers acting as chaperones.

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Southbridge Fire Department

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

Chief Deputy Fire Chief Lt. Fire Inspector Administrative Assistant 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 SOUTHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 132 Torrey Road Southbridge, MA

SOUTHBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 132 Torrey Road Southbridge, MA

WEST STREET SCHOOL 156 West Street Southbridge, MA

CHARLTON STREET SCHOOL 220 Charlton Street Southbridge, MA

508-764-5450 508-764-5440 508-764-5470 508-764-5475 Principal

Andrae Townsel

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Rebecca Sweetman

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Kathleen Caderette

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Assistant Principal

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Arthur Murray

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SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2017-2018 CALENDAR Early Release Day No School First Day of School Administrative Day/No School Professional Day/No School Snow Make-up Day

K E Y S

T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 S

W 2 9 16 23 30 W

3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25

AUGUST 2017 (4 days) 14-16 - New Staff PD T F S 21-25 - All Staff PD 3 4 5 28 - Grades 1-12 Starts 10 11 12 31 - Kindergarten Starts 17 18 19 24 25 26 31 SEPTEMBER 2017 (19 days) 4 - No School/Labor Day T F S 1 2 6 - Pre-K Starts 29 - No School/PD Day 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 OCTOBER 2017 (20 days) 9 - No School/Columbus Day T F S 20 - No School/PD Day 5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28

NOVEMBER 2017 (19 days) 3 - Early Release/PD Day W T F S 1 2 3 4 3 - Quarter 1 Ends 10 - No School/Veteran's Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 22 - Early Release 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 - No School/Thanksgiving 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 - No School 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 2017 (16 days) 1 - Trimester 1 Ends S M T W T F S 8 - Early Release/PD Day 1 2 25 - No School/Christmas Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 26-29 - No School 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jewish Holidays Open House Dates Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 20, 2017 ERS, SHS, PreK: September 12, 2017 Yom Kippur: September 29, 2017 CSS WSS: September 13, 2017 Hannukah: December 12, 2017 SMS, SA: September 14, 2017 Passover: March 30, 2018

Early Release Time Elementary: 11:45am MS, HS, SA: 11:10am

Preschool Important Dates Home Visits: August 28-Sept. 1, 2017 Orientation: September 5, 2017 First day of School: September 6, 2017

JANUARY 2018 (21 days) S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1 - No School/New Year's Day 12 - Early Release/PD Day 15 - No School/MLK Day 19 - Quarter 2 Ends

FEBRUARY 2018 (15 days) S M T

T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH 2018 (20 days) 12 - No School/PD Day S M T W T F S 16 - Trimester 2 Ends 1 2 3 30 - No School/Good Friday 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2018 (16 days) 2 - Quarter 3 Ends S M T W T F S 16 - No School/Patriot's Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17-20 - No School 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2018 (22 days) 28 - No School/Memorial Day S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2018 (10 days) 1 - SHS Graduation S M T W T F S 13 - Quarter 4/Trimester 3 Ends 1 2 14 - Early Release/Last Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15,18 - No School/PD Days 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15-21 - Snow Make-up Days 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7 - Early Release/PD Day 19 - No School/President's Day 20-23 - No School

Parent/Teacher Conference Dates ERS, SHS: November 7, 2017 & February 6, 2018 CSS, WSS: November 8, 2017 & February 8, 2018 SMS, SA: November 9, 2017 & February 13, 2018

Kindergarten Important Dates Orientation: August 29-30, 2017 First Day of School: August 31, 2017

Snow Days June 15, 2018 June 18, 2018 June 19, 2018 June 20, 2018 June 21, 2018

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TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY | 2017-2018 CALENDAR 28 School Office Closed 30 1st Day of school Gr 1-8; PK & K Orientation 31 1st Day of school PK & K

1 10AM Opening Mass at Notre Dame; picnic to follow at Notre Dame; dismissal at 11:30AM 4 Labor Day – No School 12 Meet the Teacher Night 67PM;Cori class 6:30PM; PTO Meeting 7PM w/Bullying Presentation from DA’S Office 13 CORI Class at 9:30AM 14 CORI Class at 3:15PM

6 Religious Enrichment Day – No school 9 Columbus Day – No school 10 Class Pictures 11 Individual Pictures 13 Last day shorts may be worn 18 Progress Reports

9 ½ Day PK-8; dismissal at 11:30AM; parent conferences 1-8 10 Veterans Day; No school 15 Girls may begin to wear pants 22/24 Thanksgiving break; no school

1 Prof. Dev. Day – No School 8 Report Cards 10 Santa Breakfast 22 Christmas concert at St. Mary at 9:30AM; dismissal to follow

AUGUST ‘17 S

19/23 Winter Break

FEBRUARY ‘18

SEPTEMBER ‘17

MARCH ‘18

OCTOBER ‘17 T

JUNE ‘18

5 Testing Begins 11 Easter Breakfast 15 Last day girls may wear pants 16 Report Cards 17 Silent Auction 30 Good Friday; ½ day dismissal at 11:30AM

16/20 Spring Break

MAY ‘18

DECEMBER ‘17 M

APRIL ‘18 F

NOVEMBER ‘17

1Shorts may be worn until end of school 2 Progress Reports 19 Golf Tournament 28 Memorial Day – No school

Field Day, PK Graduation, 8th grade class day and graduation to be announced 21 Tentative last day of school with 5 snow days built in

2 Classes Resume 12 Faculty Retreat Day- No School 15 MLK Day – No school 24 Progress Reports 28 Catholic Schools Week Mass @10AM at Notre Dame;Open House at TCA 11:30-1PM

JANUARY ‘18 S

JULY ‘18 F

Independence Day

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SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BAY PATH REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2017 - 2018

A B A B A

2017 S 27 3 10 17 24

M 28 4 11 18 25

T 29 5 T 12 19 26

September W 30 6 P 13 20 27

T 31 P 7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 E 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

B A B A

August 28 - Professional Development Day August 29 - First Day for Freshman Students August 29 - Evening Orientation for Grade 9 Parents September 1, 4 - No School & Labor Day September 15 - Professional Development Early Release September 21 - College Fair Financial Aide 6-8PM September 26 - Advisory Committee

B A B A B

2017 S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 T 10 17 24 31

October W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

B A B A B

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

November W 1 8 15 22 E 29

S 7 14 21 28

A B A B A

B A B A

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 T 12 19 26

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 E 10 17 24

S 4 11 18 25

B A B A

B A B A B

7 14 21 28

M 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 T 9 16 23 30

December W

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

January W 3 10 17 24 31

F 1 E 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

A B A B A

5 12 19 26

6 T 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22

F 2 9 16 23

S 3 10 17 24

2018 S

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 T 13 20 27

March W 7 E 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 E 26

2018 S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 T 10 17 24

April W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

2018 S

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 T 8 15 22 29

May W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

F 4 E 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

May 4 - Prom -Early Release- Professional Development May 11 - Underclassmen Midterm Grades Issued May 17 -18 ---- Senior Finals May 23-24 MCAS Math May 28 - Memorial Day May 31 - Senior Awards Night 6PM

S 6 13 20 27

A B A B A

January 1 - New Years Day January 8 - 19 - Mid Year Exams January 10 - General Advisory Meeting January 15 - Martin Luther King Day January 19 - 2nd Quarter Ends January 19 - Early Release - Professional Development

2018 S

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June 3rd - Graduation - DCU Center 1PM CHANGED June 4 - 6 Tentative Finals - Will change after snow days June 6 - 7 MCAS Science/STE June 8 - Junior Prom June 28 - Last Day of School (Early Release for Students)

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December 1 - Early Release - Professional Development December 8 - Midterm Grades Issued December 23 - December 31 - Christmas Vacation

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November 3 - Early Release - Professional Development November 3 - 1st Quarter Ends November 15 - Parent's Night 5-8PM Academic's Only November 10 - Veterans Day Observed November 22 - Early Release November 23 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break 2017 S

February 1 - Parents Night Acad. and Voc. Areas 5 -8PM February 8 - Snow date for Parents Night Acad. and Voc. February 16 - Midterm Grades Issued February 19 - Presidents' Day February 19 - 23 - Winter Vacation

October 9 - Columbus Day October 12 - Midterm Grades Issued October 13 - Grade 8 Tours October 18 - Open House

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Jacob Edwards 236 Main Street Southbridge, MA 01550 508-764-5426

Museum Passes

Mon & Thurs.: 9am - 8pm • Tues, Wed & Fri: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm • Sunday: Closed

Massachusetts ParkPass

www.jacobedwardslibrary.org

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 first public library was established in the Town of Southbridge by public vote in 1870. In 1872, Holmes Ammidown, Esq. established and leased space on Main Street for the use of the town library. Through the generous bequest of Jacob Edwards, a new facility was erected on

the current location of the Library in 1914. Having long outgrown its original building, a major addition was added to the library in 1966; this wing included the current Reading Room, Director’s Office, and the Holmes Ammidown History Room. A major expansion and renovation was completed in 2000, thus increasing the library facility to its current size of 33,000 sq. ft. For a complete history of the library see our book - The First Century: Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, 19142014.

AJ Petro Pool Pass Ecotarium

Fruitlands Museum Mystic Aquarium Old Sturbridge Village Roger Williams Park Zoo Salem Witch Museum Tower Hill Botanic Gardens USS Constitution Museum Worcester Art Museum Passes are available on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis. However, residents of the Town of Southbridge may reserve a pass in advance in person at the Information Desk on the Main Level or by phone at

508-764-5426 (see pass information for any exceptions). These passes are made available through the generosity of the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.

Crafty Wednesdays

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!

Knitting with Sonya

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!

Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts

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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The Southbridge Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) was founded in 1986 to provide a youth soccer program that focuses on developing a love for soccer, while offering the tools necessary for each player to reach his/her full potential. We offer soccer programs for children ages 4.5-16. Our in-town program for U6 and U8 players provides instruction in the fundamentals of the game in a fun and encouraging Players age 8+ environment. move into our travel league teams

where they play other teams in the MAYS (Midland Area Youth Soccer) organization. For more information, please visit our website at www.sportsmanager. us/SouthbridgeSoccer.htm or our Facebook page, Southbridge Youth Soccer Assocation.

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Directions: Take MA 131 (Main St. Southbridge) to West St. Enter the West. St. School main parking lot to access lower field parking areas.

Morris Street Used for U6/U8 and U10 soccer. Directions: Take RT 131 Main St. Southbridge to either Chestnut St. (follow to end. Field is behind the community center) or Morris St., bearing right onto Armory Lane (field is at the end of the road). Saturday 9:AM - 5PM All Season Sunday 1PM to 7PM All Season

Fall soccers has 8 leagues and runs end of August through November. Registration is open beginning of June through end of September. (Please visit website for exact dates) Southbridge Youth Soccer PO Box 276 Southbridge, MA 01550 southbridgesoccer@yahoo.com www.sportsmanager.us/ SouthbridgeSoccer.htm

West Street Field 11 v 11 field 156 West Street Saturday 9:AM - 2PM All Season Seasons Southbridge Youth Soccer offers soccer in the spring and in the fall. Spring soccer has 12 leagues and runs April through mid-June with registration opening on October 14th through December 15th.

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Southbridge Municipal Airport Near by is the famous Brimfield Flea Market and for you history buffs Old Sturbridge Village.

remodeled to include guest rooms, a fitness center (with sauna, sports courts and indoor pool) and a fullservice lounge.

The area has many amenities including a hotel, Southbridge The airport will be hosting many Hotel & Conference Center. Which events throughout the year so watch has been beautifully restored and for up and coming schedules.

220 Airport Access Road Southbridge, MA 508-764-2155

The airport sustained damage on June 1st from the 2011 New England tornado outbreak. Aircraft were picked up and thrown into the nearby woods.

Welcome to the Southbridge Municipal Airport. We offer a range If you are planning to visit the of services at a facility that is simple airport, stop by the newly renovated diner right here on the property but highly functional. where you can get great food at The Southbridge Municipal Airport great prices with a great view of the covers 229 acres, has one working airport while watching the comings runway, averages 142 ﬂights per and goings. day, and has approximately 43 The airport is located between the aircraft based on its field. cities of Worcester and Springfield.

Public Meeting Room

RENTAL FEE $50 per day

State of the art HDMI-ready presentation capabilities.

For more info contact Ron Plouﬀe 508-764-2155.

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Southbridge Municipal Airport Tornado & Rebuild Time Line June 1, 2011 - Tornado

May 5, 2013 - Town competed new Water Line May 26, 2013 - Replacement T Hanger Complete October 1, 2013 - Hire Airport Manager May 1, 2014 - Town takes over Daily Operations June 30, 2014 - New plow truck and 14ft mower deck January 14, 2015 New Fuel Delivery System Operational November 4, 2015 Ground breaking New Admin. Building Admin Building Construction

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April 10, 2017 - Sewer line completed June 30, 2017 Security and Access system completed June 30, 2017 Administration building completed August 18, 2017 - RFP for lease space closes

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Casaubon Senior Center

153 Chestnut Street Southbridge, MA 01550 508-764-5436 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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Are you looking for information or interested in becoming a Knight of Columbus? We meet at the Sacred Heart Parish Building, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm. Please contact Drew Paradis at 413-313-3712 for more information.

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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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For hall rental info contact Cathy at 760-464-7473

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Car Audio Systems • Electronic Accessories Sales • Services • Installation

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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.

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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

The Tri-Community YMCA is dedicated to putting Christian principles into practice through programs and membership opportunities that develop a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

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 Chuch 515 Dennison Drive 508-764-6132

First Baptist Church 693 Main Street 508-987-5633

Bethlehem Luthuran Church 345 East Main Street 508-347-7297

Methodist Church Southbridge 449 East Main Street 508-764-6501

St. John Paul II 444 East Main Street 508-765-5126

Sacred Heart Rectory 40 Charlton Sreet 508-764-6964

Holy Trinity Church 446 Hamilton Street 508-765-9559

Central Baptist Church 256 Main Street 508-764-6365

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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.

Southbridge Rotary

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

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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

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.

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.

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 Weddings • Funerals Gift Baskets • Custom Silks Seasonal Décor

FREE DELIVERY (within a 5 mile radius)

52 Lebanon Hill Rd. • Southbridge, MA

508-764-6537

Our Gift Shop is run by dedicated volunteers. We specialize in offering unique gifts that are sure to brighten anyone’s day. Whether you are buying for a patient inside our hospital, thinking about an upcoming birthday or graduation gift, or decorating your house for the holidays — we can offer it all. We’re a one-stop destination store with a selection that expands beyond the get well cards!

18 Ballard Court • Southbridge, MA 508-764-8940

Concerts on the Common Summer Series Sundays at 6pm

Great live music, good quality family entertainment, community building.

JEWELRY • CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES HOME DECOR HANDBAGS & MORE MAGAZINES • CANDY • TOILETRIES UNIQUE BABY GIFTS NON-LATEX BALLOONS STAMPS & GREETING CARDS

Annual Holiday Lobby Sale

FRIDAY, NOV. 17TH • 7AM-7PM

Floral arrangements by Kaleidoscope To order flower and gift deliveries to patients please call the shop directly.

Unique holiday gifts and decorations sure to please everyone on your holiday gift list. All proceeds benefit the gift shop.

All proceeds benefit hospital and community programs and equipment.

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The Last Green Valley is two things – it’s the 35-town National Heritage Corridor in eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts, and it’s also your member-supported, nonprofit stewardship organization working for you in the National Heritage Corridor. We help you to care for it, enjoy it, and pass it on to the next generation.

forests confirm the surprisingly rural character of the 1,100 squaremile area defined by the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers systems and the rugged hills that surround them. For this reason, northeastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts have been called “The Last Green Valley” in the sprawling metropolitan Boston-toWashington Corridor.

At night, the region appears distinctively dark amid the urban and suburban glow when viewed from satellites or aircraft. In the daytime, the green fields and

Congress designated this region as The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, recognizing the region as a unique national resource. Congress included 35

towns, 26 in Connecticut and 9 in The Last Green Valley Together let us care for it, enjoy Massachusetts. it, and pass it on! Towns In The Last Green Valley 203 Main Street Ashford, Brimfield, Brooklyn, Danielson, CT Canterbury, Chaplin, Charlton, 860-774-3300 Coventry, Dudley, East Brookfield, mail@tlgv.org Eastford, Franklin, Griswold, www.thelastgreenvalley.org Hampton, Holland, Killingly, Lebanon, Lisbon, Mansfield, Town of Southbridge Norwich, Oxford, Plainfield, Hiking Trails & Recreation Pomfret, Preston, Putnam, Areas Scotland, Southbridge, Sprague, Brochure and individual Sterling, Sturbridge, Thompson, trail maps prepared by the Union, Voluntown, Webster, Southbridge Trail Committee are Windham and Woodstock. available for download. Please visit www.ci.southbridge.ma.us/ southbridge-trail-committee.

Steve’s Collision Center, Inc. Advantage 1 JoAnn Szymczak CRS,GRI,SRES 508-943-7669

Servicing Southbridge and surrounding towns “Names You Know, People You Trust”

Maureen O’Conner SRES 508-981-4902

CALL FOR A FREE BUYER OR SELLER CONSULTATION Vicki Bennett Team Client Coordinator 774-633-6762

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