The Sun (Lowell)

PACE participan­t showcases cakemaking skills

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LITTLETON >> Kyle Musomba is a student participat­ing in the Personaliz­ed Academic and Comprehens­ive Education transition program within the Littleton Public Schools district that assists students with disabiliti­es aged 18-22 in preparing for post-school life. Participan­ts focus on a variety of transition skills including functional reading and math, independen­t living skills, activities of daily living and vocational skills.

Using his baking and cake-decorating skills, Musomba baked a specialty cake for members of Littleton Middle School’s Playbook Initiative. He also volunteers his time at the Portuguese Club in Hudson, Littleton Meals on Wheels, The Wish Project in Chelmsford and more.

“Our program is small right now with three students, but that makes it even better for individual­izing services and worksites/internship­s to student’s areas of strength and interests,” Transition Coordinato­r Catherine Johnson said. “The participan­ts in our transition program are very capable and our community partnershi­ps give them the opportunit­y to showcase their talents and hard work.”

‘Inhabitant­s’ movie

LOWELL >> Follow the story of Native American tribes as they restore their traditiona­l land management practices during a free showing of “Inhabitant­s: An Indigenous Perspectiv­e,” at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 246 Market St.

The 76-minute film is presented by the Lowell Parks & Conservati­on Trust in partnershi­p with the Lowell Film Collaborat­ive as part of their 2024 Eco-film Series.

Free parking is available at the 350 Dutton St. garage. Pick up a parking voucher at the visitor center’s front desk to use when exiting the garage. For informatio­n, call 978970-5000.

Town planner meetings

TEWKSBURY >> Residents are invited to join Community/economic Developmen­t Planner Alexandra Lowder during “Ask Alex” office hours. The goal of these office hours is to help educate residents on the planning process, how zoning works and timely subjects such as MBTA communitie­s in an informal, conversati­onal setting in the months leading up to April’s Town Meeting.

Office hours take place at two locations:

• Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler St., from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Tuesdays of March 26 and April 30.

• Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Thursdays of March 28 and April 25.

For more informatio­n, email Lowder at alowder@

tewksbury-ma.gov.

Free dam removal seminar

GROTON >> Aging and unsafe dam infrastruc­ture has led to an increase in dam removals. The Nashua River Watershed Associatio­n is offering a free presentati­on on “Dam Removals in Massachuse­tts,” Wednesday, March 27, at noon, at the Groton Center, 163 West Main St.

Dam removals can provide significan­t public safety and ecological benefits. Supported by the Massachuse­tts Division of Ecological Restoratio­n, the NRWA is offering a free educationa­l talk about dam removals in Massachuse­tts, covering a general overview of why and how unsafe dams are removed, and what changes to expect in a community as a result.

For questions of informatio­n, email NRWA Watershed Scientist Jessica Veysey Powell at jessicavp@nashuarive­rwatershed.org or call the NRWA at 978-448-0299.

 ?? COURTESY LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ?? Kyle Musomba, a participan­t in Littleton’s PACE program, uses his passion for baking and cake decorating to make a specialty cake for members of Littleton Middle School’s Playbook Initiative.
COURTESY LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Kyle Musomba, a participan­t in Littleton’s PACE program, uses his passion for baking and cake decorating to make a specialty cake for members of Littleton Middle School’s Playbook Initiative.
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