Breast Cancer Awareness Stamps Available Now
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Post Office is selling Breast Cancer Awareness stamps for $0.75 each/$15.00 per sheet. Of that, $0.17 per stamp/$3.40 per sheet goes directly to breast cancer research (no administrative fees deducted).
Last year in the month of October, the Postal Service raised $422,662.24 from stamp sales. Sterling alone raised $1,919.00! Help fund the cure and top last year’s donation. Stamps are available at the Post Office now.
“Puttin’ with the Knights” Fundraiser This Weekend
The ninth annual “Puttin’ with the Knights” will be held at Mulligans Miniature Golf (Route 12, Sterling) on Sunday, October 17 at noon.
$10 per child/youth golfer.
$20 per adult golfer. Adult fee includes one free child golfer.
$50 max per family
Price includes 18 holes, t-shirt, and lunch of hotdog, chips, and soda.
Raffle tickets are available for great prizes.
All proceeds will go to the St. Richards Food Pantry, serving the greater Sterling area. Over $25,000 has been raised over the years!
Please invite your family, friends, and neighbors! For questions or to sign up, call Dennis at 978-422-6323 or email dmajikas@comcast.net.
SMLD Launches Fiber Internet for Sterling Businesses
Sterling Municipal Light Department (SMLD), in keeping with its mission as a municipally-owned utility company of supplying innovative utility services to its customers, will launch a fiber-optic internet service to Sterling businesses at an informational event on Wednesday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the 1835 Town Hall.
The new fiber internet service is powered by Sterling LAMB (Local Area Municipal Broadband), built and operated by SMLD. Their goal is to provide high-quality internet service at a competitive price, with straightforward rates, with everything – modem, router, and apps – included. Fiber internet is the most reliable and consistent internet available, with upload and download speeds from 250 Mbs to 2 Gig. There are no data caps and no hidden fees. Twenty-four hour technical support is included.
“Fiber internet is unmatched for helping businesses to succeed, and we’re proud to provide this as a municipal broadband service for our customers,” says SMLD General Manager Darren Borge.
At this time, Sterling LAMB is able to serve 80 percent of local businesses. Businesses that are in the fiber-ready area will have the opportunity to sign up for service on November 3.
A separate launch for residential service will be announced shortly.
For more information, call 978-422-8267 or visit energysterling.com.
Sterling Dems to Hold Meeting
The Sterling Democratic Town Committee will meet on Monday, October 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Butterick Building in room 205. All registered Democrats and unenrolled are welcome to attend.
Fall Rabies Clinic
The Town of Sterling will hold their annual Fall Rabies Clinic on Saturday, October 16 at the VCA Sterling Animal Hospital. 4 Clinton Road, Route 62. The event will be outside, rain or shine. All towns are welcome. Cost is $13 per animal, cash only.
Bring cats (must be in carrier) from 12:30 to 1:30
Bring dogs (must be on leash) from 1:30 to 3:00
Additional Parking will be available at the Post Office.
Rabies vaccines are valid for one year. To qualify for a three-year certificate, a prior certificate must be provided. Covid protocol will be followed. Please remain in your vehicle. Masks must be worn by all.
Please contact the Sterling Animal Control Office if you plan to attend
at 978-422-7331 or animalcontrol@sterling-ma.gov.
Sterling PD Selling Pink Patches for Breast Cancer
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Sterling Police Association is once again participating in the Pink Patch Project by selling special pink police patches. All proceeds will again be donated to Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers.
Beginning Friday October 1 and running through October 31, 2021, the limited number of patches are being offered on a first-come basis for a donation of $10. Payment is requested in either cash or check made out to “Sterling Police Association.”
No calls to reserve patches please! The patches can be purchased at the Sterling Police Department while supplies last. Dispatchers /on-duty personnel will assist. Patience may be needed if personnel are on high priority matters.
Spooky Walk Next Week
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join us for Village Green Preschool’s annual Spooky Walk! We will meet at Memorial Park on Monday, October 25 at 5 p.m., then parade down Main Street to collect treats from local businesses. Wear your spookiest costume and don’t forget your trick-or-treat bag! We will not be holding an afterparty this year.
More Master Plan Survey Responses Needed
The Sterling Master Plan Committee posted its final survey – Parts I and II (https://www.sterling-ma.gov/home/news/master-plan-community-survey-3) on September 16 about the Master Plan’s draft goals and recommended actions. To date, only 41 Sterling residents have completed the survey. Ensure your voice is heard on Sterling’s future – act now and submit your responses.
Many of the recommended actions have costs associated with them. It is critical that the town set priorities and determine which among them are critical to the town’s future.
Act now and take the survey.
https://www.sterling-ma.gov/home/news/master-plan-community-survey-3