Current Issue of The Mill

The Douglas Farmer’s Market is back for 2026! They will hold the markets at 138 Main St in Douglas at the GBI display area! This area has a beautiful green space, plenty of parking, and tons of visibility! 

The first date will be Saturday, July 25th 2026. Set up for vendors will begin at 7:30am and the market will officially open at 8:30am, ending at 11am. The Market will take place every other Saturday through October, weather permitting. 

There are already a few wonderful vendors with plenty of room for more! Please contact the Farmers Market at douglasfarmersmarketinfo@gmail.com and they will get you the forms and vendor handbook!

Sat, August 1, 2026
~ Boat Owners – State Tax Form 2BE-1

Mon, August 3, 2026
~ 1st Quarter Personal Property Tax Bill Due
~ 1st Quarter Real Estate Tax Bill Due

Mon, Aug 3 @ 6:00 PM – Board of Health @ Municipal Center Community Meeting Room

Tue, Aug 4 @ 7:00 PM – Board of Selectmen @ Municipal Center Resource Room

Wed, Aug 5 @ 6:00 PM – Economic Development Commission @ Municipal Center Community Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 5 @ 6:30 PM – Historical Commission @ Municipal Center Kitchen

Wed, Aug 5 @ 7:00 PM – Zoning Board of Appeals @ Municipal Center Resource Room

Tue, Aug 11 @ 2:00 PM – Open Space Committee @ Municipal Center Community Meeting Room

Mon, Aug 17 @ 6:30 PM – Conservation Commission @ Municipal Center Resource Room

Tue, Aug 18 @ 7:00 PM – Board of Selectmen @ Municipal Center Resource Room

Wed, Aug 19 @ 10:00 AM – Building Facilities Construction Committee @ Municipal Center Resource Room

Wed, Aug 19 @ 5:00 PM – Master Plan Committee @ Municipal Center Resource Room

Wed, Aug 19 @ 6:30 PM – School Committee Meeting VIA Zoom

Tue, Aug 25 @ 6:30 PM – Library Board of Trustees VIA Zoom

Wed, Aug 26 @ 6:00 PM – Planning Board @ Municipal Center Resource Room

For regularly scheduled happenings at the Douglas Adult Social Center, please view the Daily Calendar. 

Douglas Adult Social Center July/August Newsletter

Please call the Douglas Adult Social Center at 508-476-2283 to sign up for Programs & Classes.

• Thu, Aug 6 @ 12:00 PM – Zentangle
  • Class if free, the tile is $7.00
• Aug 10 @ 10:00 AM – Wellness Clinic
• Aug 13 @ 10:00 AM – Hearing Aide Clinic with Darci
  • Call the Center to schedule
• Thu, Aug 20 @ 12:00 PM – Paranormal Encounters (free Pizza Lunch)
  • Sign-up by 08/14
• Aug 25 @ 10:00 AM – Wellness Clinic

Sunshine Club Events

• Tue, Aug 4 @ 2:00 – Sunshine Club Meeting
• Fri, Aug 7 @ 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Senior Picnic
  • Free event at Wallum Lake State Beach
    • Call the Center to sign-up by 08/01
• Fri, Aug 14 @ 1:00 PM – Stamp Painting with John (Refreshments will be provided)
  • Call the Center to sign-up by 08/07

Exploring the Blackstone River Valley Recreational Hike Series

Trail Ambassador Spring 2026 Hike Series

Sun, Aug 16 @ 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM  – Douglas State Forest, Tri-State Marker Loop

• This hike is ~3.5 miles over rugged forest and compacted gravel surfaces with steep inclines.
• Meet at the High Street Connector parking area (bit.ly/highstconnector). 
• Bathrooms are not available at this site.

3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest – October 10th thorugh November 1st

• Entry is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here to preregister.

School Supply Drive

• The Douglas Police and Fire Departments will be collecting new school supplies until August 14th.
  • Items can be dropped off in the lobby of the Police Station (29 Depot St) or Fire Station (64 Main St) or at the Adult Social Center (331 Main St).

Douglas Adult Social Center Food Pantry – Douglas Residents
331 Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516
508-476-2283

• Mondays-Thursdays — 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Fridays — 9:00am to 11:30am
• Donations accepted, but please contact the Adult Social Center to see what items are most in need.
  • * If you are homeward bound and need assistance, please contact the Adult Social Center *
  • * If you need transportation, please contact the Adult Social Center *

St. Denis Food Pantry
St. Denis Rectory
23 Manchaug St, Douglas, MA 01516
508-476-2002

• Saturdays — 8:00am to 10:00am 
• foodpantry@saintdenischurch.com
• Donate to the pantry directly during open hours or you may leave non-perishables in the bin at the Church at any time

Walking in the Light Ministries – Anyone In Need
Second Congregational Church
289 Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516

Contact: Jeannie Gagne (Phone: 508-476-9978, Cell: 508-847-9716, Email: jeannie@walkinglight.org); Dan Gagne (Email: dan@walkinglight.org)

• Donations accepted – there is a bin outside the door for drop-off donations on the handicapped side of the church
• Tuesdays — 1:00pm to 3:00pm (Most Tuesdays) or by appointment

The E.N. Jenckes Store Museum is located at 283 Main Street and is open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM through the fall.

• Douglas Patriots Exhibit
• Sat, Aug 15 – Bake Sale

• Wed, Aug 5 @ 3:30 PM – School Committee Meeting & Retreat
• Tue, Aug 11 @ 6:30 PM – Athletic Boosters Monthly Meeting @ Douglas High School Library
• Wed, Aug 19 @ 3:00 PM – Family Tech Night @ Douglas High School Cafeteria
• Wed, Aug 19 @ 6:30 PM – School Committee Meeting
• Thu, Aug 27 – First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
• Mon, Aug 31 – First Day of Preschool

Please contact rlavallee@cwmars.org with any registration dates for Youth Sports, as well as any event dates.

• High Hoops Youth Basketball Program
  • Fall 2026 Little Shots/Hot Shots (Click here to register)

Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• 4th Annual Picnic at the Park held at Soldiers’ Field, 2 Manchaug St, Douglas

For regularly scheduled happenings at the Simon Fairfield Public Library, please click here to view the calendar.

• Thu, Aug 13 @ 6:30 PM – Adult Summer Reading Ice Cream Social
• Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:30 AM – SFPL Gardeners
• Sat, Aug 29 @ 9:30 AM – Simon’s Sleuths

Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter

• 2026 “100 Hands of Hope” Challenge (Click here to learn more)
  • BVES is looking for 100 compassionate volunteers to support their WInter shelter season, providing a warm, safe space for individuals in crisis. 
• 2026 BVES Sleepout (Click here to learn more)
  • November 6, 7 or 8 – Help BVES raise awareness by donating funds and sleeping sleeping out for one night!