Sharon

SHARON —New ways of treating and caring for land, crops and animals were the subject of a panel discussion on Saturday, April 2, sponsored by the Sharon Historical Society.

It was the second in a series of four programs on the broader topic of reinventing farming.

SHARON — The selectmen discussed options for the renovation of the Town Hall parking lot at their regular meeting on March 22.

Plans are likely to include reconfigured drainage, better lighting and new electric vehicle charging stations.

SHARON — In an effort to resolve a tight seasonal parking situation along River Road, the Board of Selectmen visited the site for a special meeting held on March 16, joined by surveyors and neighboring property owners.

SHARON — Having declined to accept the proposed 2022-23 budgets submitted by  both the selectmen and the Board of Education in mid-March, the Board of Finance voted at their meeting on Thursday, March 24, to accept only the revised town budget submitted by the Board of Selectmen.

SHARON — Visitors to Sharon Audubon on Saturday, March 26, received a tour of the maple syrup production facility, got a look at how maple sap was processed in earlier times, and were tempted by treats, sugary and otherwise.

SHARON — For decades it was known as Nora’s, a popular place to get plants as well as decorative garden items and antique furniture.

SHARON — After multiple budget workshops that scrutinized each expense line, the Board of Selectmen approved the final draft of a proposed Sharon budget for the 2022-23 year at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8.