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The Town of Douglas’s ADA Commission is requesting that the residents of Douglas complete their short survey (it’s only 3 questions) to help identify community needs. Click here to view the survey. Completed surveys can be returned to the Adult Social Center, the Simon Fairfield Public Library or emailed to jzifcak@douglas-ma.gov. 

The ADA Commission was established to:

• Promote the inclusion of people with disabilities (permanent or temporary) into the Douglas community by providing access to activities, employment opportunities, and services; 
• Act as an intermediary between the Town of Douglas and people in the community with disabilities;
• Advocate for equal access to community programs, events, opportunities, and employment for all people;
• Educate town citizens and officials about the Town’s needs including, but not limited to, physical accessibility, communications, and community programs;
• Provide a referral database of area resources and services for citizens in need;
• Assist with town-sponsored groups with meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities;
• Help the Town ensure compliance with federal and state accessibility laws, including and not limited to the ADA.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Commission was set up in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 8J.

Mon, November 2, 2026

• 2nd Quarter Personal Property Tax Bill Due
• 2nd Quarter Real Estate Tax Bill Due

Tue, November 3, 2026 @ 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• State Election @ Municipal Center Gym

Wed, November 11, 2026

• In observance of Veteran’s Day, the following will be closed: Douglas Municipal Center, Douglas Adult Social Center, Douglas Public Schools and the Simon Fairfield Public Library.

Mon, November 16, 2026 @ 7:00 PM

• Special Town Meeting @ Douglas High School Auditorium

Thu, November 26, 2026

• In observance of Thanksgiving, the following will be closed: Douglas Municipal Center, Douglas Adult Social Center, Douglas Public Schools and the Simon Fairfield Public Library.

Tue, December 1, 2026

• Douglas Senior Work Off Program (SWOP) Applications Due
• Chapter 61B Application DUE

• Mon, Nov. 2 @ 6:30 PM – Conservation Commission @ Municipal Center Resource Room
• Tue, Nov. 3 @ 6:00 PM – Board of Selectmen @ Municipal Center Resource Room
• Tue, Nov. 3 @ 6:00 PM – 2027 Tax Classification Public Hearing @ Municipal Center Resource Room
• Tue, Nov. 3 @ 6:00 PM – BVT School Council
• Wed, Nov. 4 @ 4:00 PM – ADA Commission
• Wed, Nov. 4 @ 6:00 PM – Economic Development Commission @ Municipal Center Community Meeting Room
• Wed, Nov. 4 @ 6:00 PM – Historical Commission @ Municipal Center  Kitchen
• Wed, Nov. 4 @ 7:00 PM – Zoning Board of Appeals @ Municipal Center Resource Room
• Thu, Nov. 5 @ 4:00 PM – ADA Commission – CANCELLED
• Thu, Nov. 5 @ 6:00 PM – Heritage and Honor Committee @  Municipal Center Community Meeting Room
• Tue, Nov. 10 @ 2:00 PM – Open Space Committee @ Resource Room 
• Wed, Nov. 11 – Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
• Thu, Nov. 12 @ 6:00 PM – Agricultural Committee @  Municipal Center Community Meeting Room
• Mon, Nov. 16 @ 6:30 PM – Board of Selectmen – Prior to Town Meeting @ Douglas High School
• Mon, Nov. 16 @ 6:30 PM – Finance Committee – Prior to Town Meeting @ Douglas High School
• Mon, Nov. 16 @ 7:00 PM – Special Town Meeting @ Douglas High School Auditorium
• Tue, Nov. 17 – Board of Assessors @ Municipal Center Assessor’s Office
• Tue, Nov. 17 @ 6:30 PM – Library Board of Trustees via ZOOM
• Wed, Nov. 18 @ 10:00 AM – Building Facilities Construction Committee @  Municipal Center Resource Room
• Wed, Nov. 18 @ 4:00 PM – ADA Commission
• Wed, Nov. 18 @ 6:00 PM –  Planning Board @ Resource Room
• Wed, Nov. 18 @ 6:30 – School Committee Meeting @ Douglas High School Room C208
• Thu, Nov. 19 @ 4:00 PM – ADA Commission-CANCELLED
• Mon, Nov. 23 @ 6:30 PM – Conservation Commission @ Municipal Center Resource Room
• Thu, Nov. 26 – Closed in observance of Thanksgiving

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

Douglas Adult Social Center November Newsletter

Please note that the center will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the center will be closing at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25th and will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. 

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

• Mon, Nov. 9 @ 10:00 AM – Wellness Clinic
• Wed, Nov. 11 – Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day
• Thu, Nov. 12 @ 11:30 AM – Lunch ($4.00) and a Movie (A Dog’s Purpose)
  • Sign-up by 11/19
• Tue, Nov. 24 @ 10:00 AM – Wellness Clinic
• Wed, Nov. 25 @ 12:00 PM – Closing at 12:00 PM
• Thu, Nov. 26 – Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
• Fri, Nov. 27 – Closed

Sunshine Club Events

• Tue, Nov. 3 @ 2:00 PM – Sunshine Club Meeting
• Wed, Nov. 11 @ 5:30 PM – Veterans Day Dinner (Beef Stew Dinner)
  • No charge for Veterans, family welcome for minimal price
    • Sign-Up by 11/06
• Fri. Dec. 4 @ 1:00 PM – Annual Gingerbread House Decorating 
  • Sign-Up by 11/25

Trail Ambassador 2026 Fall Hiking Series

• Sat, Nov. 21 @ 10:00 AM – Grand Trunkline
  • Carter Field near 95 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas
    • This hike is 4.5 miles, hard (longer distance, steep climbs, or significant obstacles, requires good fitness)
    • This is a 4+ mile hike on the Grand Trunk Railroad bed, the Mid-State Trail and a few single track trails. We’ll return along the Trunkline, also known as the Titanic Railroad. It’s deer hunting season – wear orange

Fall Donation Drive and Thank You Drawing

• Click Here for the DONATION FORM
  • From now until November 30 – with EACH $25 you donate, 15 entries in your name into the drawings of your choice. Drawing takes place December 1.
    • How to participate: Complete form below and mail with your check payable to Douglas Common Preservation Society, Inc., 76 NW Main St, Douglas, MA 01516 OR donate via Venmo @Kathleen-Sugrue-Richards

Fri, Nov. 13 & Sat, Nov. 14

• Pet First Aid & CPR Course held at the Second Congregational Church 
  • Cost is $95 and includes $30 worth of pet first aid items
  • Click here to Register

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

• Tue, Nov. 3 – Picture Retake Day
• Wed, Nov. 4 @ 7:00 PM – SEPAC Meeting VIA Zoom
• Tue, Nov. 10 @ 6:30 PM – Athletic Boosters Meeting @ High School Library
• Wed, Nov. 11 – No School In Observance of Veteran’s Day
• Wed, Nov. 18 @ 6:30 – School Committee Meeting
• Wed, Nov. 18 @ 6:30 PM – PTO Meeting @ Elementary School Library
• Thu, Nov. 19 – Half-Day
• Thu, Nov. 19 – Primary School, Elementary School, High School Parent-Teacher Conferences; Middle School Student Led Parent Conferences
• Fri, Nov. 20 – Half-Day
• Fri, Nov. 20 – Primary School, Elementary School, High School Parent-Teacher Conferences; Middle School Student Led Parent Conferences
• Wed, Nov. 25 – Half-Day
• Thu, Nov. 26 & Fri, Nov. 27 – No School, Thanksgiving Break

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

Douglas Daisy Troop 65626

• Girls in Kindergarten are invited to join Daisy Troop 65626. Click Here to Learn More.

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

Casual Flag Rugby

• Sun, Nov. 15, 22 & 29 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM
  • A few local families will be playing some casual flag rugby and we are looking for more kids to join us! GIRLS and BOYS ages 5–10 are more than welcome to join us at the track behind Douglas Elementary School.
  • Boys and girls are welcome to come try a new sport built around community, respect, integrity, discipline, and passion! You only need sneakers/cleats and a water bottle, no equipment required and no experience necessary!
  • These are not drop-off sessions, so parents must stay with their children. You might even learn something new yourself!

Douglas Youth Baseball and Softball Association

• DYBSL’s FREE 6-week Winter Baseball & Softball Clinics! Build skills, boost confidence, and get ready for spring.
  • Baseball on Tuesdays • Softball on Thursdays
  • Douglas Elementary School Gym
• Space is limited to 25 players per session! Register at douglasyouthsports.com.

Fri Nov. 27-Sun. Nov. 29 – 6th Annual Holiday Market

• Now Accepting Vendors
  • Contact Mary at DouglasHolidayMarket@gmail.com or 508-476-1655

Sat, Nov. 7 @ 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

• Community Game Night 
  • FREE night of games for all ages! Enjoy Harry’s Pizza, snacks & plenty of games. Team up with others when you arrive or come with a group of friends.

Tue, Nov. 17 @ 7:00 PM

• Community Seminar – Estate Planning 101 (Free Event)
  • Attorney Amy Azza will cover wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, durable powers of attorney, & probate process. RSVP by email (theriver@rivercrc.org) or text 508-476-6788.

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

Please note that the library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will be closing at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25th and will be closed on Thursday, November 26th. 

• Fiber Arts Friends will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of November from 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM

Sat, Nov. 7 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Annual Holiday Fair

Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter – Offers temporary overnight shelter for those in need of warm sleeping accommodations from 9pm-7am on the harshest winter nights at Saint Patrick’s Church, 7 East Street, Whitinsville.

• Guests should use the walkway that leads to the side entrance of the church on East Street. Proceed straight ahead to the basement door, which is the entrance to the parish center.
• Call or text 508-266-5122 to find out if the center is open on cold nights. Their Facebook Page is also always up-to-date.

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 out for one night!