Millbury Plans Town Takeover Night at Polar Park
Millbury is heading to Polar Park for a town takeover night with the WooSox, while the town clerk's office has released the in-person early voting schedule ahead of the September state primary.
TOWN HALL
The town's News Flash feed announced a "Millbury Takeover at Polar Park," inviting residents to celebrate the town with the WooSox at an upcoming game, though specific date and ticket details were not included in the release. Residents interested in attending are directed to the town website for further information.
The town clerk's office also released the in-person early voting schedule for the September state primary, giving Millbury voters a window to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. Details on specific dates and hours were posted to the town's News Flash page.
Separately, the town continues to promote its new GetSetUp digital literacy program for seniors, allowing older residents to learn technology skills live and on-demand alongside other older adults, a program the News Flash has highlighted in recent days.
The town also continues to advertise open Board and Committee vacancies and an ongoing search for a new town manager, both listed among the site's standing quick links.
SCHOOLS
Millbury Public Schools continues to prepare families for the 2026-27 school year through its "Woolie Way" monthly newsletter, with the most recent July update touching on summer preparations ahead of the fall term. The district also promoted Girls on the Run registration for Fall 2026 at Shaw Elementary School, with families encouraged to sign up and the program still seeking volunteer coaches, according to a message from Mr. Tuccio posted to the district site.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Millbury Public Library is running a new August slate of Saturday drop-in tech help sessions along with workshops covering artificial intelligence and Microsoft Office, aimed at residents wanting hands-on assistance with smartphones, printing, and downloading e-books. The library has also scheduled AI-focused sessions on Tuesdays throughout August, building on its ongoing push to help patrons spot misinformation, including a new "How to Spot a Fake: AI Generated Photos" guide featured on its homepage this week.
The library continues to remind residents that any existing CW MARS library card works in Millbury, and that new residents can pre-fill an online form before visiting in person with photo ID to get a card or digital-only eCard.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Ryan T. Boutilier Obituary (2026) - MILLBURY, MA - Mulhane Home For Funerals - Legacy" — Legacy.com published an obituary and service notice for Ryan T. Boutilier, with services listed at St. Brigid Church on N Main Street, according to Legacy.com (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ryan-boutilier-obituary?id=62109233).
"Paul L. Waterhouse Obituary (2026) - MILLBURY, MA - Mulhane Home For Funerals" — Legacy.com also posted a service notice for Paul L. Waterhouse through Mulhane Home For Funerals in Millbury, according to Legacy.com (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/paul-waterhouse-obituary?id=62118653).
COMING UP
The Planning Board meets Monday, Aug. 10, followed by the Sewer Commission and Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and the Board of Health on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to the town calendar. The library's AI workshop series continues on Tuesdays throughout August, alongside its new Saturday drop-in tech help sessions.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.