Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (11/09/22). Physical action scores this year. Create your perfect home with consistent routines. Fulfill inspiring purposes this autumn, before winter transitions impact partnership. Your health and labor flower next spring, leading to a summer personal growth phase. You can have what you’re willing to work for.
Above: HOLDEN - A visitor to the Red Barn stuffs pants in preparation for building a scarecrow. Right: HOLDEN - Aftertrick-or-treating through Halloween in Holden on Saturday, Oct. 29, many families headed to the Red Barn for its annual holiday events. Kristen B. Payson photos
HOLDEN — If onlookers at the CMADA (Central Mass Athletic Directors Association) field hockey semifinal matchup noticed an extra bounce in the step of the Wachusett Regional players this past Friday, don’t blame them for comporting in such a celebratory demeanor. After all, wins over visiting Nashoba High have been fleeting over the years. That’s why the Mountaineer girls were ecstatic carrying off a 2-0 shutout over the Wolves, making Class A Wachusett primed and ready to meet their next opponent, Shrewsbury, in the tournament finals Nov. 1.
PAXTON — Goals for the year are a work in progress as the Select Board discusses its list. Among goals, the board would like to appoint a charter review commission by March 2023, aiming for an interim report by December.
RUTLAND - “I was always a fan of good food,” A1 Maykel said. With a quarter century of experience in the food industry, he is showcasing that expertise in a mobile pizza business, Fired Up, which features a traditional Di Fiore oven from Italy.
PRINCETON – The three young owners of Rattle Root Farm had the opportunity to showcase their agricultural efforts during an open house held at the Mirick Road spot on Oct. 22.
PAXTON — The Paxton Garden Club is sponsoring the talk Wild About Wildflowers with Eric Howe, Paxton resident, author and naturalist, at Richards Memorial Library, 44 Richards Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3.
HOLDEN — Early voting for the state general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, is winding down. Remaining early voting hours will be held at Town Hall in Memorial Hall, 1196 Main St., on the following days: Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holden Sept. 11 12:06 a.m.: Officer checks/investigations, Chaffin’s Congregational Church, Shrewsbury Street.
Staff report WORCESTER — Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, sponsored by Berkshire Bank, will return to The Hanover Theatre Nov. 25 and 26 at 2 and 7 p.m., and at 1 p.m.