NORTHBOROUGH – On the eighth night time of Hanukkah, residents of Northborough gathered on Blake Road to mild a menorah.
That is the second yr {that a} menorah has been illuminated on the town, organized by the Neighborhood Affairs Committee.
Final yr, the city held its first menorah lighting. President Mitch Cohen mentioned at an Electoral School assembly in November that Northborough’s celebration impressed Grafton to rearrange a lighting association this yr.
At this yr’s occasion, attendees loved conventional Hanukkah treats resembling donuts and gelt, that are chocolate cash.
Shehla Eledroos, a member of the Neighborhood Affairs Committee, who welcomed about 25 to 30 folks collaborating within the lighting, took half within the lighting. Subsequent, Cohen talked in regards to the many religions and cultures of Northborough residents. He talked about that extra occasions must be celebrated within the city within the coming years.
Subsequent, Northborough residents Jeff and Judy Narod led the viewers with a prayer and track. State Consultant-Elect Kate Donaghue (D-Westborough), elected this fall and who will signify Northborough, lit the primary candle within the menorah.
Different Northborough residents and folks from the encompassing communities lit the remaining candles.
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