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Monday Minute: Comedy For Worcester Officer, Chicken Decisions
Look ahead to 7 things happening this week, including a Red Sox historian, a brewery's anniversary bash and possible water rate hikes.
WORCESTER, MA — Welcome to the July 19 edition of Monday Minute, where we highlight important events coming up during the week (plus a fun local fact) in seven Patch communities between Framingham and Worcester.
This week we're starting in Worcester, which is now apparently home to the world's largest inflatable crab — at least according to the Sole Proprietor restaurant along Highland Street. His name is Buster, and his big claws will be draped over the front of the eatery all summer.
1) Worcester
On Tuesday night, Polar Park will be turned into perhaps the state's largest comedy club. Comedian Lenny Clarke will headline the show, which is a benefit for Officer Manny Familia, who drowned in June trying to save a boy from a pond at Green Hill Park.
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2) Milford
The town of Milford is in the process of acquiring the private Milford Water Company utility. On Monday night, the Select Board will discuss the purchase. Ultimately, Town Meeting on Aug. 2 will vote on the $79 million acquisition.
3) Framingham
Friday will mark the beginning of Jack's Abby's weekend-long 10-year anniversary celebration. The brewery has become one of the state's largest over the decade after starting off as a small operation that wasn't even allowed to serve pints.
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4) Marlborough
Lots to cluck about this week in Marlborough. On Monday, the City Council will continue a public hearing over a proposed new Raising Cane's chicken restaurant, which would only be the second in the Northeast. Also, Chick-fil-A will be at City Council asking for permission to build a heated canopy for outdoor dining.
5) Sudbury
Applications are now open for Sudbury seniors to apply for the town's means-tested property tax program. The 2021 filing deadline is Sept 24.
6) Natick
Boston Red Sox Historian Herb Crehan will be in Natick on Wednesday. During a talk, he'll cover everything from the careers of famous players to the history of Fenway Park.
7) Wayland
Could water rates rise in the future? The Wayland Board of Public Works on Tuesday evening will discuss the possibilities of rates rising anywhere from zero to 6 percent in the future due to rising costs, including the cost of reducing PFAS contamination in town water.
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