Page 125 - Middleborough 2024 Town Report

TOURISM
COMMITTEE
The Middleborough Tourism Committee continues to
support the Town of Middleborough by fulfilling its mission
of encouraging economic prosperity through sponsorship,
marketing and support of local events and attractions.
The Tourism Committee is made up of a group of dedicated
volunteers that work diligently throughout the year hosting
festivals and events. The Tourism Committee continues
to support the prosperity of Middleborough groups
and committees with collaboration, sponsorship and
marketing support.
The Tourism Committee proudly hosted three successful
events in 2024. Unfortunately, we were unable to bring the
Crantoberfest event back to the community this year. We are
confident this event returns for 2025.
11th Annual Herring Run Festival
The Herring Run Festival continues to be the Tourism
Committee’s most popular event. The Committee helps to
welcome the spring season with this annual festival. This
annual festival drew over 8,000 visitors to view the herring
as they make their yearly journey up the Nemasket River.
Visitors participated in historical and science based
activities, listened to live music and viewed a temporary art
installation. This event also draws vendor participation
from the surrounding area. The festival, held over 2 days,
was made possible with financial grant support from the
MA Cultural Council, the Middleborough Cultural Council
and the Taunton River Stewardship Council.
11th Annual Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting
The 10th Annual Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting
welcomed the holiday season in early December with a visit
with Santa Claus! This year Tourism donated a new tree for
town hall to display upon its balcony. Committee members
were on hand for this festive event to serve hot cocoa, as well
as provide letters for kids to ask Santa what they would like
for Christmas. Special thanks to Angelo “Speedy” Lapanna
and Billy Mulligan Jr for providing music, and their
equipment to help celebrate the holiday season. We are
proud to create events like this that exemplifies the
community spirit of working together for a common goal.
TOURISM COMMITEE
(Appointed by Town Moderator)
Nathan Demers, Chair
Ariel Hallgren
Ashley Ulett
Brittany Shelburne
Krisina Mejil
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3rd Holiday Lights at the Park
The 3rd annual Holiday Lights at the Park is a joint event
hosted by the Parks Department and Tourism Committee
and providing a festive, afordable holiday event for the
community. Santa was on hand to greet guests, as a snow
machine for everyone to enjoy. The Park Department also
had hot cocoa, popcorn, and other homemade goodies to
help raise funds for all the fantastic Parks programs
throughout the year.
Additionally, we highlighted the town and all it has to ofer
by promoting local businesses, organizations and
attractions on our website and Facebook media page.
Tourism donated all potential proceeds through online
ticketing to the Parks in support for their Parks programs.
Tourism also hosted numerous Pronight paranormal
investigation events at town hall this year, hosted by
longtime Tourism volunteer Christy Parrish. Ticketed events
like these help make the other events we host [possible.
Thank you to her for her generous donations to Tourism and
the Town of Middleborough.
It is our mission to continue to stay connected and expand
our outreach to the Town while promoting and assisting all
organizations, attractions and events with our 12 monthly
meetings, broadcasted live on MCCAM, on the second
Wednesday of the month, through the OECD.
INFORMATION
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Comments & Questions
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