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The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will present plans for an expansion and renovation. Photo by Hunter O. Lyle
SHARON — New plans are being presented soon for an addition to the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon.
SHARON — Enthusiastic about the prospects of the benefits offered by a solar energy project in the town, representatives of the Sharon Energy and Environment Commission (SEEC) reported their findings at the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, Oct. 27, held remotely by Zoom.
SHARON — Those who tuned in to the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon’s Zoom book talk on Thursday, Oct. 29 came away with an informed understanding of the people who have led and guided the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) through its history.
The Eversource power company warns that work will be done on power lines in Salisbury between Nov. 4 and 7 that could make noises that sound like fireworks.
SHARON — Having dealt with problems of spotty communications among town offices during the August storm-related power outage, which continued for several days, the Sharon selectmen heard a presentation detailing the advantages of Rave Alert, a community-based messaging system, at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
SHARON — Seeking to ensure that on Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters have the best possible voting experience, the Sharon selectmen approved a policy proposal at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The meeting was conducted on Zoom.
The town’s future holiday tree was settled into its new home at the southern end of the Sharon Green in October by a crew from Whalen Nursery in Sheffield, Mass. Photo submitted
SHARON — Five newly planted deciduous trees will provide shade at the northern part of the Sharon Green while a new future town holiday tree, a white spruce, now stands at the southern point, thanks to the guidance and care of the Sharon Green Preservation Association (SGPA).
SHARON — Timed to coincide with the lighting of the town’s holiday tree on the Green this year will be the lighting of a projected total of 1,000 Lights of Love luminaria, to benefit the all-volunteer Sharon Ambulance. This year, the tree-lighting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5.
On Monday morning, Oct. 19, Sharon Center School sent out an announcement saying that a middle school teacher had tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the school was closed Tuesday, Oct. 20; and all students in grades five to eight will have to quarantine for two weeks and attend school remotely until Oct. 29.
SHARON — He was born and raised in a rural town, living there for all his life. From a student to a soldier, a coach to a principal, Ed Kirby is now an author and historian of his beloved hometown of Sharon, making him a prime candidate for the Sharon Historical Society’s “Voices of Sharon” forum.
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