Monday 7: Flu Shots, Police Body Cameras, Litter Week

SUDBURY, MA — Welcome to the Oct. 18 edition of Monday Manual, where we highlight important events coming up during the week (plus a local fact) in seven Patch communities between Framingham and Worcester.

This week we're starting in Sudbury, which is where Samuel Parris died in 1720. You may not recognize his name, but he was a key player in the Salem Witch Trials. Parris' daughter accused the family's slave, Tituba, of witchcraft, and Parris forced Tituba to confess to (untrue) supernatural crimes. That kicked off the witch trials, and Tituba's ordeal was detailed in the semi-fictional novel "I, Tituba: Black Witch of Salem."

1) Sudbury

Almost as scary as the with trials: the threat of seasonal influenza. A town-wide flu shot clinic is coming up on Saturday. The free clinic is open to anyone 6 months or older and will take place at Curtis Middle School. Register online in advance.

2) Framingham

Two more big Keep Framingham Beautiful cleanups are coming up this weekend, although you can mount a smaller cleanup anytime during this event. Find out more here.

4) Worcester

The Worcester Human Rights Commission will hold its last public forum on a proposal to buy body cameras for all city police officers. After the forum, the public has until Friday to submit comments on the program to city officials.

5) Wayland

The Wayland Public Library is holding its third annual pumpkin decorating contest in October. There are three age categories for kids, teens and adults, and submissions are due by Oct. 25.

6) Marlborough

On Monday, the City Council will discuss proposed new ward and precinct lines in Marlborough. City Clerk Steve Kerrigan has redrawn the lines in response to new population estimates from the 2020 Census. You can read a description of the new political borders here (page 52).

7) Natick

Natick will also hold a flu shot clinic on Saturday. The drive-thru event is also open to any town resident over 6 months. Find out details and how to register here.

If you have an event or activity you want included in Monday Manual, email neal.mcnamara@patch.com.