General Rufus Putnam Celebrates 200 Years

The General Rufus Putnam building located at 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, will celebrate its 200th anniversary this year! To mark this special occasion, the Sutton Historical Society, which utilizes the building for the Society’s

Museum, will exhibit memorabilia from the building’s long history as a Masonic Hall, a town school, both high school and grammar school, the Daughters of the American Revolution hall, as well as the town library.

Did you attend the school, do you have photos of events at the building, special memories of events held there, or other memorabilia from ancestors who used the building you wish to share?

The General Rufus Putnam building (at left) as it stands today and (at right) back in the early days.

A reunion of alumni who attended the school is also being planned for early June. Please reach out to the society at email: sutton1704@gmail.com or through their website, suttonhistoricalsocietyinc.org with items to share or if you attended the school. More information will be available on the website in the upcoming weeks.

Membership Dive Underway

The Sutton Historical Society's 2023 Membership drive is now underway. Renew for 2023 or become a new member! Membership is open to everyone. They accept memberships throughout the year. Members do not have to reside in the town of Sutton.

Membership is $15.00 for an individual and $25.00 for a family. Membership forms were included in the SHS recently mailed newsletter and can be found online at: suttonhistoricalsocietyinc.org.

Michele Blackburn is training to run this year’s Boston Marathon to fundraise for the lymphedema therapy she received at Milford Regional Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine.

therapy consisting of exercises and compression and lymphatic massage that over time significantly reduced Blackburn’s lymphedema symptoms. Valis-Kerr’s prescribed plan allowed Blackburn to move forward with her marathon aspirations.

“The goal of my physical therapy was always to be able to do it on my own, and now it’s a life skill for me. It’s a tool I have in my tool box that empow-

Purgatory Chasm Under Construction

Beginning last month and continuing through Friday, June 30th, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement restricted access to parking and picnic areas and the chasm entrance at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in the City of Sutton to accommodate construction work.

ers me to live my life. That’s what Eileen gave to me,” noted Blackburn. Blackburn selected Milford Regional Medical Center as her charity because of the positive and supportive experience she had with Valis-Kerr. “I’m just so grateful and it’s my way of saying thank you,” she explained.

To make a donation in support of Blackburn, visit foundation.milfordregional.org.

The park will remain open to the public; DCR urges visitors to use caution around construction areas. Directional and detour signage will be posted.

Purgatory Chasem State Reservation is located at 198 Purgatory Road, Sutton. More information can be view online at: www.mass.gov.

Easter Bunny Breakfast April 2nd Nipmuc Lithic Trail Presentation

Brothers of the historic Solomon's Temple Lodge, founded in 1818, is gearing up to host a delightful breakfast event this spring. The lodge, located in the heart of Uxbridge, is inviting locals to enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Grille 122 in Whitinsville on Sunday April 2nd.

The event will offer a fixed menu featuring a variety of breakfast options. Adults can enjoy a hearty breakfast for just $15, while kids can join in for only $8. This event promises to be a great family experience, and a portion of the funds raised will go towards supporting local charities.

"We are excited to bring the Easter Bunny breakfast event back to Grille 122 this year," said Wor. Felipe Silva, the current head of Solomon's Temple Lodge. "We're looking forward to bringing the community together and

508-887-3507 continuing our tradition of giving back." native Americans in the nipmuc Territory surrounding northeast Connecticut, the Blackstone Valley and other areas, left tangible artifacts, called lithic structures, that can be found today in fields and woods in these areas. Mr. Iamartino will present evidence, photographic and from written history, of the purpose of these historic structures. Join us and learn what is hidden in plain sight in our own woods and fields. Find a full calendar of events at suttonhistoricalsocietyinc.org.

The Easter Bunny breakfast is part of a fantastic year of events for the lodge, and follows the well-attended "Breakfast with Santa" which took place in early December, a day after the Uxbridge First night event.

If you're looking to enjoy a fun and family-friendly Sunday morning, then make sure to mark April 2, 2023 on your calendar and head over to Grille 122 for breakfast. You won't want to miss out on the delicious food and the chance to meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny himself. For more information on Solomon's Temple Lodge and their upcoming events, visit their website at www. solomonstemplelodge.org and follow them on Twitter (@_SolomonsTemple) or Instagram (solomonstemplelodge).

The Sutton Historical Society will host a presentation on the nipmuc Lithic Trail with speaker, Joe Iamartino, from the Thompson, CT, historical Society on Tuesday, April 4th, at 7 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton. This event is free and open to all members and the public of all ages.

Italian Dinner at St. Peter Parish

St. Peter Parish in northbridge is having a Chicken Parm Dinner on Saturday, April 15th starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful meal and meet some new friends!

Tickets are $17 per dinner and include salad and dessert. To go meals will be available for pick up at 5:00 p.m. and

Letter to the Editor__ Let’s not forget the meaning of Easter

To the Editor: now that the Lenten season is upon us, I'd like to share with you and your readers...what I believe: all orders must be purchased in advance. “Pay It Forward” purchase an extra dinner and we will deliver it to someone in need in our local community.

There is one GOD... sole Creator of the world.

Please call the parish office at 508234-2156 or email parishoffice@ stpeterrockdale.org to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

Every individual is created equal...but ...no two beings are exactly alike. Human beings are developed from sperm and egg (man and woman).

Every baby is born innocent.

Each one of us has a purpose (unknown to us).

Each one of us has the same capabilities but for the Grace of God and our own doings.

We are given a guide (The Ten Commandments) and a free will.

The rest is up to us.

Each one of us is responsible to Our Creator and will have to face consequences when He determines that our earthly time is up.

Today is yesterday's tomorrow; today decides tomorrow; make it a good one.

Submitted by:

Merle G.Lalor Uxbridge