The Sixth Annual Glass Town Gala, October 26, 2007, Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, 7 PM- 12 AM.   Whether it’s the delectable food, a fun casino, great silent auction items or lots of surprises, everyone has a wonderful evening as we ‘fun-raise’ for Sandwich’s non–profit organizations. Our beneficiaries this year are: Friends of the Council on Aging; Friends of the Sandwich Public Library and Sandwich Health Association. To make sure you don't miss this wonderful evening of 'fun-raising', buy your tickets online at www.glasstowngala.org or call 508-888-6808

Murray Announces Sandwich Cultural Organizations to
Receive Over $320,000 to Improve Facilities

Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) has announced that two Sandwich cultural organizations, The Thornton W. Burgess Society and Heritage Museums & Gardens will receive $327,000 in grant funding for capital improvements.  The funding is through the new Cultural Facilities Fund administered by MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Senate President Murray, has continuously advocated for our cultural facilities, worked to ensure that this fund was included in the 2006 economic stimulus bill. As a result of her efforts, The Thornton W. Burgess Society will receive $39,000; and, Heritage Museums & Gardens will receive $288,000.

The grants are awarded to non-profit cultural organizations with building projects that will help increase tourism and improve arts and cultural activities. The organization must match the grants dollar for dollar with private funds.

Members on the Move

Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (Mass Coastal), announced that it was awarded the state’s freight rail contract for southeastern Massachusetts rail lines by state Transportation Secretary, Bernard Cohen, at his office at the Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOTPW).

Mass Coastal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cape Rail, Inc., a railroad management and holding company that also owns Cape Cod Central Railroad, a successful passenger, excursion and dinner train company operating on Cape Cod since 1999.

The rail lines awarded comprise approximately sixty (60) miles of tracks throughout southeastern Massachusetts, including the line from Middleboro to Hyannis, with branch lines to Yarmouth and Falmouth.  Also included are lines in Taunton, North Dartmouth and Westport, MA.  Mass Coastal will commence freight rail service to the line’s customers on January 1, 2008.  The contract with EOTPW is for ten years, with options beyond 2018.

The Hyannis-based railroad is best known for its award-winning sister company, Cape Cod Central Railroad, and for being an organization that is deeply rooted in the communities that it serves.  The companies are owned and operated by:

John F. Kennedy - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Andrew J. Reardon - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; P. Christopher Podgurski – Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer Alfred E. Michon - Executive Vice President

MEMBER HAPPENINGS

Rockland Trust celebrates100 years of banking excellence.   The bank started in 1907 by a group of businessmen who wanted to provide a new bank for the citizens of Rockland, with the goal of “promoting the business activity and growth of Rockland and vicinity.”  The bank was chartered by the state banking commission on September 10, 1907 and opened its doors to customers on September 30, 1907.  From one small branch in Rockland, Rockland Trust has grown into the largest publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts. 

The bank has survived and prospered in the face of mega-mergers by adding the coveted personal touch to even the simplest transaction. Rockland Trust is the largest remaining publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts.

The bank has selectively expanded its footprint to over 50 branches by absorbing spin-off locations from other bank consolidations and by selectively opening new branches in key markets.   One hundred years later, they are celebrating a century of providing the best banking products and services to the people and businesses of southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Rhode Island.   Visit  www.RocklandTrust.com to find out more about the company and its products and services.

Buzzard’s Bay Area Habitat for Humanity will host a fun-filled Octoberfest on Friday, October 19th at Marion Music Hall; 6:30 – 9:30 PM.  Tickets are $50. Great music, delicious food, a silent auction, an excellent selection of beer and wine for tasting.  To volunteer, donate items or become a sponsor call Nancy 508-748-2894 or Rosemary 508-273-0225.

The Friends of Bourne Council on Aging and the Triad/Salt Council, in collaboration with Falmouth Hospital/Cape Cod Healthcare, will sponsor a Health and Safety Fair on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 10:00AM to 2:00PM, Bourne Community Center, 239 Main Street, Buzzards Bay.  The Fair will feature important information on Emergency Planning, K1 pills, alternative health and healing, nutrition, wellness & safety, elder law, health care facilities & assisted living, at home nursing care, Alzheimer’s Disease, sleep disorders and local transportation, Free health screening will be offered, as well as informational handouts, promotional gifts, raffles and drawings.

Representatives from local Fire and Police Departments, Public Works, Board of Health, Emergency Management, Triad and Bourne Council on Aging will be available to answer questions and provide information.  More information contact 508-759-0653.

Save the date – 2nd Annual Cape Cod Life Home & Garden Expo and Home Tour, Friday, October 26, 12-4, Saturday and Sunday, October 27th & October 28th, 10-4.   Four Points Sheraton, Hyannis.  The 3-day event will include more than 100 exhibitors from all sectors of the Cape’s home improvement industry including interior designers, building contractors, landscaping experts and many more.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.  Call 508-775-9800 X50 or visit www.expo.capecodlife.com.

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