Library Friends group holding annual meeting

NEW SALEM — The Friends of New Salem Public Library’s annual meeting will be held at the library on Saturday, June 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

There will be a short business meeting where members can vote on next year’s budget. This will be followed by conversation and cupcake decorating and eating. The Friends plan to provide a variety of cupcakes, including gluten-free options, and toppings. Only members of the Friends can vote, but anyone can come to the meeting.

Send an email to nsfriendsoflibrary@gmail.com for more information.

COA game morning coming up

NEW SALEM — The Council on Aging’s next game morning is slated for Friday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Congregational Church. The event will be followed by lunch at noon.

Anyone who wants to attend lunch should call Sunday Lefebvre at 978-575-0116 by June 5 to make a reservation. If there is no answer, leave your name and how many people will be in your party.

New Salem needs volunteers

NEW SALEM — The town is in need of volunteers for various committees and boards who would be appointed for the next fiscal year — July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

New Salem wants to reactivate the Agricultural Committee and the Personnel Committee. Some of the other boards in need of volunteers are the Conservation Committee, Council on Aging, Cultural Council, Energy Committee, Historical Commission, Recreation Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals and Capital Planning Committee.

Anyone interested or looking for more information should call Town Coordinator Kathy Neal at 978-544-6437 or email her at newsalemwendell@gmail.com.

New Salem Public Library to host ‘Old Time Radio Hour’

NEW SALEM — The New Salem Public Library will hold an “Old Time Radio Hour,” hosted by Brian Casey, on Tuesday, June 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Radio shows will be played on a fully restored 1936 Crosley radio. A similar event was held at the library in April. The June presentation will be devoted to the radio work of husband and wife George Burns and Gracie Allen. Casey will discuss and play episodes involving Allen’s lost brother and her 1940 presidential campaign as the Surprise Party candidate, along with an episode with one of the most famous flubs in radio.

This is a free event, though donations to the programming fund are always welcome. Registration is not required. Call the library at 978-544-6334 with questions.

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