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Missing school budget records raise concerns

October 2, 2026

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Missing Budget Records Raise Concerns at SPS Committee

At the Sept. 28 Sudbury Public Schools School Committee meeting, Acting Director of Business and Human Resources Buck Creel said he had virtually no access to prior-year budget records. The disclosure prompted committee members to raise concerns about transparency and succession planning.

Sudbury Weekly

Meadow Walk Screens Zootopia at Free Outdoor Movie Night

Today, Friday, Oct. 2, activities start at 5 p.m. at Meadow Walk, followed by Disney’s Zootopia at 7 p.m. Admission is free with a donation to the Sudbury Community Food Pantry; food, music, popcorn and giveaways are planned.

Sudbury Weekly

Beth El Hosts Musical Simchat Torah and Shabbat Celebration

Congregation Beth El hosts its family-friendly celebration today, Friday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 105 Hudson Road. The evening includes Tot Shabbat, dinner and a 6:30 p.m. performance by the Neshama klezmer band; registration is required.

JewishBoston

Historic Districts Commission Meeting Rescheduled for Oct. 8

The commission postponed its Oct. 1 meeting because it lacked a quorum. It is now scheduled to meet Thursday, Oct. 8.

Town of Sudbury

Sudbury 250 Committee Posts Final Report

The committee posted its final report Thursday, Oct. 1, covering the anniversary celebration’s major activities, community engagement and financial stewardship.

Town of Sudbury

Goodnow Library Offers Baby Ballroom Class

Goodnow Library hosts Baby Ballroom today, Friday, Oct. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The class offers beginner dance instruction and safe-babywearing discussion for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers.

Goodnow Library

Goodnow Library Trustees Meet Tuesday

The Goodnow Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s conference room to oversee library policy, management and trust-fund expenditures.

Goodnow Library

Goodnow Library Hosts DIY Monsters Workshop Saturday

Children and caregivers can drop in to make monsters at Goodnow Library on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Mini Makers workshop uses materials from the Sara Sherman NOW Lab.

Goodnow Library

Hispanic Lyric Music Celebration Set for Goodnow

Boston Opera and Zarzuela presents Hispanic Lyric Songs: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Goodnow Library on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. The program features Spanish and Latin American lyric repertoire.

Goodnow Library

Park and Rec Commission Opposes Broader CPA Sidewalk Funding

At its Sept. 30 meeting, the Sudbury Park and Recreation Commission voted 1-4 against supporting a change to Community Preservation Act rules that would allow broader use of CPA funds for municipal sidewalks.

Sudbury Weekly

LS Football Visits Westford Academy Friday

Lincoln-Sudbury varsity football is scheduled to play at Westford Academy today, Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.

MaxPreps

St. John Lutheran Pumpkin Patch Opens Sunday

St. John Lutheran Church’s pumpkin patch opens Sunday, Oct. 4, and runs through Oct. 31. Pumpkins will be available daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sudbury Weekly

St. Anselm Anti-Poverty Walk Saturday

The St. Anselm St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk takes place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 100 Landham Road. The fundraiser supports local services for people and families facing hardship.

St. Anselm St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor

Siena Farms Autumn Dinner Supports Food Security

Siena Farms hosts its sixth annual Autumn Farm Dinner Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. in Sudbury. The sold-out fundraiser supports local food-security farm shares; a waitlist is available.

Siena Farms

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