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Town cleared of most procurement allegations
According to a letter from Inspector General Gregory W. Sullivan, documentation from the town's procurement files provided by Sterling Town Administrator Terri Ackerman demonstrates that the state's procurement laws were followed for most of the 11 instances of complaints received by the inspector general’s office. In two of the 11 cases, Ackerman acknowledged deficiencies.
To read the letter from the inspector general, click here.
Click here for a list of candidates who have taken nomination papers for the spring election in Sterling.
Unedited statement from Gary Menin, candidate for re-election to the Board of Health
Government Study Report
Sterling's Government Study Committee has released its final report. Click here to read the report.
Minority opinion to Government Study Report
Sterling Community Theatre holds Audition Workshop
The Sterling Community Theatre has announced an Audition Workshop to be held on Saturday, May 19, at 1 pm.
Whether you are a seasoned performer or new to community theatre, this workshop is designed to help all ages audition better.
Three local theatre veterans will provide insight into best practices for preparing and presenting yourself or your child during a theatre audition. Christine Guertin has performed on stage at Theatre at the Mount, SCT, Stratton Players, Calliope Theatre, and New Players Theatre Guild. She has also directed for Shirley Arts! and SCT. Daisy Giunta, a professional dancer and instructor, is a popular choreographer, and worked with SCT for numerous years, as well as Calliope Theatre and Shirley Arts! James Haupt has directed, conducted, and performed in productions at WPI and Worcester County Light Opera, SCT and Calliope Theatre.
The workshop will have information that is helpful for any audition with any theatre group, and there will be an opportunity for attendees to learn about Sterling Theatre’s upcoming show, “HONK!” Character descriptions and musical selections for this musical version of the classic story of the “Ugly Duckling” will be introduced. Auditions for “HONK!” will be held in June.
This Audition Workshop is free of charge and open to adults, teens, and children entering at least 4th grade in the fall of 2012... and their parents. It will be held at The First Church in Sterling, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. For directions and more information visit www.SterlingTheatre.com.
Pick up trash, send a photo to the Sterling Meetinghouse News
The Sterling Meetinghouse News is holding a Roadside Trash Cleanup Event again this year to encourage residents to clean up a section of road in Sterling.
The DPW is busy sweeping the sand from the roads, preparing the athletic fields, and cleaning up the cemeteries and public areas. Residents can help Sterling get in shape for spring by sprucing up the roadsides.
Send a photo of yourself and/or your family or friends picking up roadside trash in Sterling between April 14 and May 31 to the Sterling Meetinghouse News. We will include some of the photos in our print editions, and will post all of them on our website, www.SterlingMeetinghouseNews.com. To participate, you should have covered at least a half-mile of roadway.
You could choose to work on a section of road in your neighborhood, or a spot that you walk or drive by that has a prodigious collection of discarded soda bottles or other types of trash. The trash you collect can be placed curbside on your regular trash pickup day.
Send digital photos to mail@sterlingmeetinghousenews.com, or printed photos to Sterling Meetinghouse News, 10 Loring Way, Sterling, MA 01564. Be sure to include any names you would like to have in the caption.
Of course, if you don’t want to submit a photo, you are welcome to participate simply because it will make you feel like you did a good thing! The 115 miles of roadway in town are a lot to cover, but if lots of people participate, it will make a difference.
Please keep an eye on the traffic, and walk along the left side of the road so you are facing the traffic. Wear bright clothing to increase visibility, and participate during daylight hours only. We don’t recommend including young children in this event. Avoid areas that have a lot of high-speed traffic, such as Route 140, Route 62, and Route 12. It’s best to use gloves, and watch out for poison ivy. Be cautious if you pick up broken glass, and be sure to wrap it so the trash collectors don’t get cut when they pick up the bag.
Hydrant flushing
The Department of Public Works has begun the process of flushing the hydrants in town. Hydrant flushing will continue through the months of March, April, May, and June.
Customers may temporarily experience brown water and/or low water pressure. If you have any questions, please contact the DPW at 978-422-6767. The DPW apologizes for any inconvenience.