Sudbury opens cooling centers, schedules mosquito spraying June 15 and 16
SUDBURY — The town is bracing for a stretch of hot weather with cooling centers now open, while the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project plans truck-mounted aerosol spraying on select streets June 15 and 16. Town offices also shift to a summer schedule later this month, and Sudbury Pride Day arrives Sunday at Curtis Middle School.
TOWN HALL
Cooling centers are available in town as forecasters call for elevated temperatures, the Fire Department announced Monday evening. Residents looking to escape the heat can use designated indoor locations during operating hours; details are posted on the town's news page.
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will conduct street-level mosquito spraying on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, between sunset and 11:30 p.m., the Health Department said. Spraying uses a truck-mounted aerosol sprayer; affected streets are listed on the project's town page.
Town Manager Andy Sheehan will hold open office hours for residents to discuss issues of interest or concern, the Select Board's office announced. The town also reminded residents that offices in Town Hall and the Flynn Building will be closed Fridays from Monday, June 22, through Friday, Sept. 4, as part of the summer schedule.
The Select Board has recognized June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Sudbury, with Sudbury Pride Day set for Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Road.
SCHOOLS
The Anti-Hate Anti-Bias Taskforce was scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 10, according to a notice posted by Sudbury Public Schools. The district is also flagging the Sudbury Fixit Clinic on Saturday, June 13, at Goodnow Library and HOPEsudbury's Annual Backpack Drive, with client registration open through June 26.
Looking ahead on the K-8 calendar: the School Committee meets Monday, June 15, from 7 to 10 p.m.; the last day of school is Thursday, June 18, with early release; and Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, is a no-school day. Loring's last day is Monday, June 22.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Sudbury Fixit Clinic returns to Goodnow Library on Saturday, June 13 — bring a broken household item and volunteers will help troubleshoot a repair. HOPEsudbury continues client registration for its annual Backpack Drive through June 26.
At the Senior Center, summer hours are in effect through Sept. 30: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Registration for Summer I fitness classes opens June 29 for residents and June 30 for non-residents, with classes starting the week of July 6. Call (978) 443-3055 to register.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Sudbury Opens Cooling Centers Ahead Of Expected Heat Wave" — Patch reports that Sudbury is activating cooling centers as the state heads into a stretch of warm weather, a story the town's News Flash also covered today. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sudbury/amp/34265700/sudbury-opens-cooling-centers-ahead-of-expected-heat-wave)
"Sudbury Seeks Open Space, Housing And Preservation Project Ideas" — Per Sudbury Patch, the town's Community Preservation Committee is taking applications from residents and organizations for open space and recreation, historic preservation, and community housing proposals. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sudbury/sudbury-seeks-open-space-housing-preservation-project-ideas)
"Sudbury Recognizes Pride Month, Family Pride Day" — Patch notes the town's Pride Day on Sunday, an event the Select Board also publicized today. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sudbury)
"Sudbury Children's Store To Reopen After Closing Last Year" — According to Sudbury Patch, a children's retailer is preparing to return to Sudbury Crossing after shuttering last year. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sudbury)
COMING UP
- Saturday, June 13: Sudbury Fixit Clinic at Goodnow Library. - Sunday, June 14: Sudbury Pride Day, 2-5 p.m., Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Road. - Monday, June 15: School Committee meeting, 7-10 p.m.; mosquito street spraying begins, sunset to 11:30 p.m. - Tuesday, June 16: Mosquito street spraying continues, sunset to 11:30 p.m. - Thursday, June 18: Last day of school, early release. - Friday, June 19: Juneteenth — no school.