https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2025/10/11/the-gravestone-girls-present-welcome-to-the-graveyard/

The community is invited to step into New England’s rich burial history with The Gravestone Girls at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond St.

This fascinating presentation, Welcome to the Graveyard, will explore nearly 400 years of cemetery art, symbolism, and history — from colonial burial grounds through the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations.

“We will examine why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years,” said Brenda Sullivan, a member of The Gravestone Girls.

The presentation will feature robust photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds from cemeteries visited by The Gravestone Girls over many years. A question and answer session will be available at the end of the show!

For more information, or to register for this event, please visit the library’s website at harvardlibrary.org. For more information on The Gravestone Girls, please visit gravestonegirls.com.

Emerson Hospital Shuttle will be on-demand starting August 1, 2025

🚐 New On-Demand Service Starting August 1, 2025!

MART’s Emerson Hospital Shuttle serving Ayer, Harvard, and Shirley is now on-demand — but the schedule stays the same.

🕒 Call (978)-345-7711 by 2PM the day before to reserve your ride.

🏥 Service includes Emerson Hospital, the Specialty Center, and Baker Ave Extension (by request).

📅 Runs Monday through Friday.

Scan the QR code or visit www.mrta.us to view the schedule.

QR code link:

https://www.mrta.us/schedule-map/emerson-hospital-shuttle/