🌱 Why Spencer’s new sidewalks have selectmen demanding stricter construction oversight
Spencer, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Spencer! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Spencer’s new sidewalks have selectmen demanding stricter construction oversight
- How a Spencer senator is shaping Massachusetts’ Big Tech crackdown
Also on today's calendar: Summer Preview Days and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun; breezy, less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 64.
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sidewalk project deviations are source of frustration for selectmen (spencerjournal.com) — Spencer’s selectmen are pressing for better oversight after design deviations and ADA questions surfaced on the Ash and Main Street sidewalk project, completed last year with grant funding. Town Administrator Jeff Bridges now favors having an engineer on site during major roadwork, while the board also extended the fire chief’s contract, ratified a police lieutenant’s agreement, and began seeking an interim treasurer/collector. 
• Complicated decisions ahead as lawmakers crystallize Big Tech response (commonwealthbeacon.org) — Major Beacon Hill debates over kids’ social media rules and data privacy now include Spencer’s own Sen. Peter Durant, who opposed the Senate bill over parental rights concerns. Lawmakers are weighing school phone bans, limits on addictive app features, and tougher data rules that could reshape how Massachusetts residents of all ages use technology.
📸 Around Spencer
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Preview Days →
Bancroft School | 110 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA, 01605,
4:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
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Other local events
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Mrs. Jenks' Bread Baking Contest
Richard Sugden Library 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer, MA 01562 -
Jenks Tavern Celebration
Richard Sugden Library 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer, MA 01562
6:00 pm -
Succulent Turtle Workshop
Richard Sugden Library 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer, MA 01562
1:00 pm -
Hands on Nature Amazing Amphibians
Richard Sugden Library Spencer Fish and Game Club, 155 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA 01562\
6:00 pm -
Learn to Draw with Ralph Masiello
Richard Sugden Library , 8 Pleasant St, Spencer, MA 01562, USA
3:00 pm -
Shining Stars
Richard Sugden Library 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer, MA 01562
5:00 pm -
Bubble Party with Community Connections
Richard Sugden Library Powder Mill Park, 33 Smithville Rd, Spencer, MA 01562, USA
10:00 am -
Silk Scarves
Richard Sugden Library 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer, MA 01562
6:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
📣 Spencer Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Treasurer/Collector Temporary Public Office Hours →
Leicester, MA Calendar Leicester, MA 01524
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Driver's Education With CMSC
Gates Lane 1 Officer Manny Familia Wy, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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West Brookfield Farmers Market →
Town of West Brookfield, 2 E Main St, West Brookfield
3:00 pm -
Parks and Recreation Regular Meeting →
Leicester, MA Calendar Leicester, MA 01524
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
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- Bancroft School — (508) 462-9401
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tailored Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Auburn. Apply here.
- TD Bank posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Auburn in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spencer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leicester
- All-Star game shows how American Legion softball has grown in state (telegram.com)
- I've worked out the three secrets to baby-faced royal Samuel Chatto's incredibly youthful skin (hellomagazine.com)
Charlton
- UMass Memorial opens new primary care facility in Charlton (spectrumnews1.com)
- Southcoast Health adds five new medical providers (southcoasttoday.com)
Auburn
- Former Auburn police officer gets probation for sex crime (westernmassnews.com)
Ok Spencer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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