Community Notes

MADD Red Ribbons Available in Townsend

"Tie One On For Safety" has been one of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers' most successful public awareness campaigns regarding drinking and driving. MADD invites you to participate in the yearly ribbon campaign.

MADD red ribbons will be available at the Townsend Post Office and at Curves for Women the in Townsend Harbor Mall.

Founded in 1980, MADD is a non-profit organization with approximately two million members and supporters nationwide. MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. MADD serves victims of drunk driving, helps save lives and works to reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

Since 1986, MADD has asked motorists to Tie One on For Safety during the holiday season. This is one of the most deadly times of the year on our roads and highways. A MADD ribbon tied to a car antenna, door handle or mirror is a symbol of the motorist's pledge to drive safe and sober throughout the year, particularly during the holiday season.

For further information please see the Web site, www.madd.org .

Townsend Historical Society releases new book for the holidays

Just in time for the holidays, Townsend Historical Society's new book, "Images of America - Townsend, Massachusetts" is hot off the press! Reserved copies of the book may be picked up at the Reed Homestead, 72 Main St. (Rt.119) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and additional copies will be for sale. Books can also be picked up at the Reed House, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The price is $21 and $10 from the sale of each book at the Reed House will go toward Society support. For more information, call (978) 597-2106.

The Boy and Girl Scouts held a record breaking food drive

The Annual Scouting for Food Drive was held on Nov. 11, this was the most successful food drive, raising approx. 6,000 pounds of food. All food collected was donated to the Townsend Ecumenical Outreach, which distributes the food to families in need in Townsend.

Those that run the T.E.O. are grateful to all the scouts of Townsend and all residents who were extremely generous.