Sandwich closes out America 250 week with July 4 Recreation Department festivities

Saturday, July 4, Sandwich wraps up its weeklong "Sandwich Celebrates America 250" community celebration today with the Recreation Department's annual Independence Day festivities, capping a series of family-friendly events that began June 27 to mark the nation's 250th anniversary. The town is asking residents and visitors to celebrate safely and heed the ongoing "Slow Down – In Our Town" campaign throughout the busy holiday.

Tuesday, July 7, The Planning Board meets, with a public hearing also noticed for that evening. The Commission on Disability Subcommittee and the Historic District Committee are also holding sessions, with the Historic District Committee conducting a site visit meeting.

Wednesday, July 8, The Sandwich Historical Commission holds its regular meeting. Road resurfacing work on Christopher Hollow Road and nearby roadways is also slated to begin July 8; work runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with periodic access delays possible but full access restored at the end of each workday.

Thursday, July 9, The Sandwich Town Band kicks off its summer concert series, with additional performances scheduled July 16, July 23, and July 30.

Friday, July 24, The Sandwich Chamber of Commerce hosts the inaugural Mill Creek Rubber Ducky Derby, the first edition of what the Chamber is billing as a new community event.