“What’s in a name?”  ADA parking signs

“What’s in a name?” ADA parking signs

“What’s in a name?” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2 After my last post, which ended up getting over 13,000 views, it was pretty clear this topic struck a chord. That tells me one thing. If I did not fully understand it, there is a good chance...
Cracks in the new raised garden

Cracks in the new raised garden

Swung by Sunny Meadow this morning, and the memorial area looks very different. I fully understand this is a starting point and there is still cleanup and new work ahead. That is part of any project like this. The good news is there is no noticeable damage to the pad...
Shed is moving!

Shed is moving!

The town has actually been great about allowing us some time to remove the community tool shed, and that has mattered. COSS has plenty of tools that are loaned out to local community groups and used on-site for volunteer workdays. Tools from that shed have supported a...
Vets are All Ages

Vets are All Ages

One of the hidden gems in town is the Veterans Breakfast at the Senior Center, and I think some people either do not know about it or may have the wrong idea about who it is for. Do you need to be a senior? Absolutely not. Veterans of all ages are welcome and...
Raised Gardens must be different heights

Raised Gardens must be different heights

I’ve seen a few questions come up about the raised gardens at the Senior Center, and I was there today, so here is the straight answer on how it works. If you are interested in getting a plot, it is done through a lottery. You do need to be over 60 or a senior center...
Egg Hunts are Broken

Egg Hunts are Broken

As with a lot of what we do for summer programs, this one started the same way most of our ideas do. A conversation. A “what if.” Nothing formal yet, just kicking things around and seeing what might work for the community. One of the things COSS has always tried to do...