What To Know This First Week of June In Tewksbury

The Community Market returns this week for its 11th season

The Tewksbury Pride Picnic drew a crowd to the Common yesterday. Middlesex DA Marian Ryan, above, reminded attendees that Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage and said her office created an anti-hate, anti-bias task force and aggressively enforces civil rights laws.

“Members of our LBGTQ+ community are and always have been deserving of dignity, of respect and a full share in our life in this Commonwealth,” said Ryan. “Twenty-one years ago, when the Supreme Judicial Court recognized the right to same-sex marriage, Chief Justice Marshall wrote a line in that opinion that has always stayed with me, because it is at the root of what we do. She said the Massachusetts Constitution recognizes the dignity and equality of every person. It forbids the creation of any second-class citizens. And that’s something that we strive every day to make sure is true, that people feel valued and accepted. And that they never have to question, ‘Do I belong here?'”

Representatives Tram Nguyen and Vanna Howard and Senator Barry Finegold also attended.

Monday, June 3

Consignment Boutique Intake
When: 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Senior Center

All residents are invited to bring in like-new clothes, jewelry, home décor and decorations. Volunteers will help with pricing your items. Consignment sellers get 50% of the marked price when the item is sold, with the balance going to the Senior Center. If an item hasn’t sold in 60 days, the item becomes the property of the Senior Center, the price will be marked down and the Center receives all proceeds. After 30 additional days, marked-down items are donated to local charities. Learn more.

Job Search Help: Online Reputation Management
When: 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual, register here

Employers leverage technology to learn as much as possible about job candidates, hoping to avoid the expensive mistake of making a “bad hire.” However, most of us do not carefully manage our online visibility, so we can disqualify ourselves from a job because of our online activities. In this session, learn how to manage your online reputation to minimize mistakes that may cost you opportunities. Led by Susan Joyce, President of NETability, Inc. and the former Publisher/Editor of Job-Hunt.org.

Planning Board
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (6) or Verizon (33)

Washville will be back in front of the Planning Board, along with several family suites and the developer of the townhouses at 2131 Main St.  Agenda

Tuesday, June 4

Select Board
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (6) or Verizon (33)

The board will discuss use of the North St. and Trahan school properties and plans for a search for Tewksbury’s next town manager. Agenda

The Art Of The Taco with Third Space Kitchen
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Virtual, register here

Learn how to make two taco meals — Carne Asada and Spicy Black Bean & Corn — with a cooking demonstration from chefs and cooking instructors from Third Space Kitchen plus authentic Mexican salsa and classic guacamole with the earthy essence of cumin, garlic, jalapeno and the snap of fresh lime citrus to pull it all together and fresh tortilla chips.

Wednesday, June 5

Morning Movie: Bob Marley: One Love
When: 10:30 a.m
Where: Library, register here

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — Bob Marley: One Love. The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir. Biographical Drama. PG-13. 1 Hour, 47 Minutes. Doors will open at 10:15am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.

Wellness Advisory Committee
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: TMHS LG1

The committee will discuss vaping prevention and the Yonder phone pouches, as well as turnout for an LGBTQ support group. Agenda

Conservation Commission
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall or catch the meeting on Tewksbury TV or Comcast (6) or Verizon (33)

The ConCom will hear from Tree House Brewing Co., among other hearings. Agenda

Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library Meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Library

All are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the fabulous Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Come learn about upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities. This is the last meeting before summer. The Board will meet again in September. Email questions to friendstplibrary@gmail.com 

Thursday, June 6

Pride BBQ
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Senior Center, please RSVP to Chrisna Hess at 978-640-4480 X291 or chess@tewksburyma.gov

June is National Pride Month and the Senior Center is recognizing that with a summer BBQ. This event is being sponsored by AgeSpan. All are invited, whether you are part of the community or are an ally.

Community Market
When: 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Livingston

Tewksbury Community Market kicks off its 11th season with 30 vendors. Check out the seller and food truck lineup here.

Friday, June 7

Health Fair
When: 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Senior Center

The first annual Health Fair is being held from 1 to 5pm. Many vendors will share valuable information and resources, and there will be food trucks and lots of free giveaways!

Adult Trivia Night — 80’s Trivia
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom, register here

This month’s trivia theme is the 80’s. Test your knowledge by answering 60 questions (four rounds of 15) all about the 1980’s created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Organize a team or be your own team and play solo.

Weekend

Friends of the TPL Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Library

Kona Ice will be in the parking lot and donating a portion of their sales back to the Friends, you may see one of our Tewksbury Police Department K-9 officers and there will be a beverage and bake-sale table featuring delicious sweets donated by Friends members. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.

Lowell Busker Series
When: Weekend, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Derby Park

Enjoy live entertainment downtown with the Lowell Busker Series! The series unfolds on select Friday and Saturday nights between May 17th and June 29th. Musical performers Alligator Wine, Daemon Chili, Cousin Auntie’s Ghost, Jasper Crystal Wizard, Lense, McKinley’s Mood, Mill City Jazz Project and ODB Project will play at Derby Park and Mack Plaza. Find the schedule here.