'Tis the Season

Food for a Good Cause!
The Tyngsboro Library is once again a drop-off center for non-perishable food items for our residents in need. Items can be dropped off at the Library anytime during open hours throughout the holiday season. Thank you again in advance for sharing the spirit of the season with your donations for our friends and neighbors in need.

Santa is at the Pheasant Lane Mall on Daniel Webster Highway. Get your photo with him until December 24.

Christmas Trees
(if you don't have one yet support your local farmer!)
Lawndale Farm at 91 Frost Road in Tyngsboro. Variety of trees at great prices $15 and up - (978) 649-7629

The Nutcracker is on stage at The Opera House in Boston until December 29. Tickets available here

Dracut Food Pantry
Anyone interested in volunteering for the food pantry or organizing a food drive can contact the committee at dfpvolunteers@comcast.net

Christmas Cookies to be baked for parties and gifts? Not a problem. Cookie of the Day can help out.

Candlelight service on December 24th at the following parishes:
Evangelical Congregational Church of Tyngsboro - 7.00p
St. Kathryn Catholic Church in Hudson, NH - 4.00p and 6.00p (midnight Mass also)
St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church in Nashua - Eve of the Nativity (call for service times 603-889-4000)

Discount online shopping
If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, checkout online retailers discounts at retailmenot.com


(if you know of an event happening or a parish celebrating in the area to recommend please leave a comment)

Alarm Testing

Saturday, December 1 from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Starting with Building 6.

If you’re not going to be home, please leave your key with a neighbor and a note on your door telling the alarm company where the key is.

Unit owners will be charged for a return visit if the alarm company can’t get access to your unit. If your smoke detectors need replacing, you will be billed individually.

**Please have Carbon Monoxide detectors on each floor of your unit.**

Important Tax info

Tax bills get $52 hike in Tyngsboro

read the article here

Tips to Winterize your home

Every year around this time the temperature starts to drop and we start thinking about cozying up inside where it's warm.
Here are some great tips to winterize your home - worth the savings and the peace of mind.

10 ways to winterize the home

Do-It-Yourself Projects

Home Maintenance Checklist

Save money on heat

Don't forget your garden

November Updates

• The new aerator has been ordered. Centurion working with contractor on installation. We will keep you updated as this moves forward.
• All the septic tanks have been pumped on the property.
• Carport roof (in rear of property) repairs have been placed on hold.
• Please remember that condo fees are due to Centurion on the first of every month.

Any information you'd like to see on this site? gardening/home tips? activities in the community?
Let us know and leave a comment.

Did you know?

The Tyngsboro Library provides event passes for Tyngsboro residents to attractions and museums throughout New England.
And the best part is that the passes are free or for a minimal charge

Passes may be reserved in person or by phone (978) 649-7361.
All library passes are provided through the generosity and support of Tyngsboro Public Library's Friends of the Library (FOL) group.

Tyngsboro Public Library - Passes
The library is located at 25 Bryants Lane

October 14 - Baystate Marathon

Please note that this Sunday there will be a marathon cutting through Tyngsboro causing traffic delays at the Tyngsboro Bridge and Middlesex Road. The times for the road race are 8a - 1p.
Baystate Marathon

Halloween

Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves, their guests and their children.

Here are a few sites for a great Halloween:
Safety Tips
National Safety Council Tips
Decorating and Entertaining

Halloween is not the same without a trip to Salem, MA
If you dare, the Haunted Mansion in Salem, NH is 40 minutes from Tyngsboro.

Trick-or-Treaters do come to Benchmark so if you plan to hand out candy make sure your door is well lit.

Fall in Tyngsboro

What's going on in your community?
General information about the town: Tyngsboro, MA

It's Fall! And that means apple and pumpkin picking. Parlee Farm is a local farm on Farwell Road, just over the bridge to the right. You can pick your own, stop at the farm stand and the country kitchen or check out the little petting zoo.

4th Annual Apple and Pig Fest - Sunday, October 7 from 11a to 4p at 205 Westford Road at the Elementary school

Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 7p - 205 Westford Road in the Elementary School Cafeteria
**UPDATE: Tyngsboro Gears Up For Meeting
Local News:
Tyngsboro raises questions over whether to keep two bridges open
Town Administrator contract extended in Tyngsboro

September Updates

What's new at Benchmark?
• Yard Sale on September 29th – anyone who would like to participate contact Barbara Harvey or Mary Schreiber
• Private Property sign has been placed at entrance of Benchmark
• Marty’s Landscaping has been awarded the snowplowing contract for the 2007-2008 winter season.
• Centurion working with engineer regarding aeration system at Benchmark. (Click on this link to find more info on water aeration)
• Carport roofing on hold until outcome of aeration issue resolved.
• Benchmark passed the last copper and lead water tests.

The Quarterly newsletter was handed out on September 21, 2007.

New Board Members

President: Barbara Harvey
Treasurer: Frank Rondon
Secretary: Caitlin Ravin
Trustee: Dawn Nussdorf
Trustee: Fred Kingsley
Trustee: Mary Schreiber