Sudbury Confirms July 4 Parade, Mosquito Spraying Slated for July 2
Town officials are keeping residents busy with pre-holiday logistics: a July 4 parade is confirmed for Saturday afternoon, truck-mounted mosquito spraying is set for next Thursday night, and the Sudbury Housing Trust held a roundtable this week that included an overview of local rental properties for low-income residents.
TOWN HALL
Sudbury's Independence Day parade rolls Saturday, July 4, at 1 p.m. under the theme "We the People" 01776. The Select Board's Office has posted the full parade route and attendee details at sudbury.ma.us.
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project has scheduled truck-mounted aerosol spraying for Thursday, July 2, between sunset and 11:30 p.m. The Health Department posted the notice Wednesday evening; residents who wish to take precautions — closing windows, bringing pets indoors — should plan accordingly for that evening.
The Sudbury Housing Trust posted a recap of this week's Housing Roundtable, noting that Sudbury Housing Authority Executive Director Sheila Cusolito gave an overview of the Authority's ownership and management of rental properties for low-income residents. The session is part of ongoing community engagement around Sudbury's housing landscape.
Also from the Assessors Office: the FY 2027 Means Tested Senior Exemption Program has been announced. Income limits are tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker state income tax refundable credit. Seniors who may qualify are encouraged to contact the Assessors Office for details.
The town's MWRTA Catch Connect curb-to-curb shuttle has posted a clarification: the service is expected to remain fare-free through June 2027, though the previously confirmed fare-free period runs through the end of June 2026. Residents are advised to watch for further updates on the extension.
The Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee has announced a public input session — residents interested in the future of those recreation areas should check sudbury.ma.us/sewataroll for date and time details.
SCHOOLS
HOPEsudbury's Annual Backpack Drive client registration closes tomorrow, Friday, June 26. Families in need are encouraged to register through the Sudbury Public Schools community notices page before the deadline.
The next Sudbury Public Schools School Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 40 Fairbank Road.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
Sudbury Patch reported "Sudbury, Wayland Hospital Shuttle Offers Free Rides To Boston Hospitals" — the shuttle connects residents of both towns to several Boston-area medical facilities, operating three days a week, and currently runs at no cost to riders, per Sudbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sudbury/sudbury-wayland-hospital-shuttle-offers-free-rides-boston-hospitals).
Patch also covered "Sudbury Catch Connect Shuttle To Stay Free For Another Year" — the town's on-demand ride service is expected to extend its fare-free status, a story the town's Transportation Committee News Flash also addressed this cycle, per Sudbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sudbury/sudbury-catch-connect-shuttle-stay-free-another-year).
No new coverage from The Boston Globe or MetroWest Daily News in this cycle.
COMING UP
- **Friday, June 26:** HOPEsudbury Backpack Drive client registration deadline. - **Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m.:** Independence Day Parade, theme "We the People" 01776 — full route posted at sudbury.ma.us. - **Thursday, July 2, sunset–11:30 p.m.:** East Middlesex Mosquito Control truck-mounted spraying. - **Monday, July 6, 7–10 p.m.:** Sudbury Public Schools School Committee Meeting, 40 Fairbank Road. - **Monday, July 6 (week of):** Summer I Fitness session at the Senior Center begins; resident registration opens June 29, non-residents June 30.