Community Notes

Outdoor water ban set

The Department of Public Works and the Public Works Commission have instituted a ban on outdoor watering while the Shady Avenue storage tank is improved.

Residents are being told they cannot use outdoor water, fill swimming pools, wash cars or use automatic sprinkler systems from Saturday, July 21, to Sunday, Aug. 5.

Director of Public Works William Wintturi said the ban is being put in place while the town's largest water storage tank is cleaned and a mixing system is added.

The DPW does have the power to enforce the water ban by issuing fines to those people that violate the ban.

If residents have any questions they can call the DPW at (978) 874-5572 or (978) 874-7420.

Historical Society offers basket weaving workshops

The Westminster Historical Society will be presenting its annual basket weaving workshops this summer. Terry Ouellette will hold two instructional classes at the American Legion, 127 Main St., Westminster. On Monday, July 23, participants will make a 10 1/2-by 13-inch basket with handle, cost is $32; on Monday, Aug. 20, participants will make a 10-round basket with handle, cost is $35. Both classes begin at 6 p.m. For information, or to register, contact Ceil Burgess at (978) 874-5463.

New members welcomed to join Circle of Artists

Circle of Artists, a group of aspiring artists from Westminster and surrounding communities, meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall/Westminster Senior Center, 127 Main St., Westminster.

Members of this group explore art in a diversity of media that include watercolor, pastel, oil, colored pencil, collage and photography. They share their knowledge and skills and learn from each other and are very fortunate to have Joanna Draugsvold, Master of Art, from The Studio in Winchendon, as an instructor.

Meetings are always open to the public. For more information, contact Virginia Krul at (978) 874-0375.