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You can visit some cool websites that have all kinds of Santa activities! (Please note that these sites take you away from the Town of Boston site!)

Santa Claus and Christmas at the Northpole

Santa Tracker

Boston Sharing Tree

“Another Successful Year”

Elizabeth A. Martin, Deputy Town Clerk, Cathy Maghran, BVS School Nurse, David J. Shenk, Town Clerk, and Jennifer Mulé, Deputy Town Clerk.

The residents of Boston have once again proven that the spirit of Christmas is still alive. Jennifer Mulé, Deputy Town Clerk stated, “It is very heartwarming to see such generosity from our residents.”

The sharing tree is usually put up the week of Thanksgiving, giving residents approximately 3 weeks to return the gifts to the Town Clerk’s office. This allows enough time for distribution to the families before Christmas.

Cathy Maghran, BVS nurse stated, “The need was huge this year and because of the generous and caring support from our community, we helped over 30 children from area families.”

A very special thank you to all who opened their hearts to assist those who needed a little extra help this Holiday Season.

For further information on the Sharing Tree, call Jennifer Mulé, Deputy Town Clerk at 941-6113 x0.

From Councilwoman

Cathy Maghran!

A grateful thank you to the Boston Parks Department, Kirst Construction, Ed Cary, Larry Steward, Herb Klein and ALL who volunteered their time and effort on the town’s Christmas Lighting Committee. It was truly appreciated!

To get ready for next year, three will be an update of all light box sensors and decorations. Any new businesses in town interested in purchasing holiday lights or silhouettes can do so. Also, donations from town residents would be greatly appreciated to insure beautiful holiday displays for years to come. Please contact Cathy Maghran, Holiday Lighting Liaison, at Boston Town Hall.

As Traffic and Safety Liaison, I would like to inform residents that the Town Council has approved the installation of s street light at the North Boston Park & Ride for the safety of commuters using bus transportation during the dark mornings and afternoons.

Also, anyone with concerns regarding a broken or flickering street light is encouraged to contact David Shenk at the Boston Town Hall.

Lastly, a very heartfelt thank you to all the residents of the Town who helped make this year’s Sharing Tree a wonderful success. Your generosity and thoughtfulness made special Christmas memories for so many children in our community.

Looking For A Last-Minute

Christmas Gift?

Sherrie L. Pluta, Town Historian, has had her book published!

The title, Images of America: Boston, New York, Arcadia Publishing is available at Borders, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.

Or, contact Sherrie at 941-5015. She has a limited quantity available for $20.00, this includes tax. Checks are payable to her. Sherrie will be available for book signings at Boston Library on Thursday, December 18 at 7 pm or at Borders, Quaker Crossing on Monday, December 22 from 6 – 8 pm.

Ideas?

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Next Issue Deadline

January 22, 2009 to be published on or about February 2, 2009.

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