Santa comes to Northborough

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Santa comes to Northborough
Cooper Amato waves to Santa. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

NORTHBOROUGH – It may not be Christmas yet, but Northborough kids had a chance to see Santa as he drove through town. 

“It makes us feel festive,” said Mary Rose Amato.

The visit was part of an annual event started by the Northborough Recreation and Fire Departments during COVID-19 to share Santa and holiday cheer with the community, according to Recreation Director Allie Lane.

“Since then, the families have looked forward to Santa driving by their homes each year,” Lane said.

As part of the event, residents were encouraged to gather at schools, parks and even in their front yard to wave at the big man in red as he drove past in a fire truck. 

Amato and her two children, Ronan and Cooper, came to watch Santa at the Marion E. Zeh Elementary School, which was the first official stop on Santa’s journey.

Also at Zeh anticipating the arrival of Santa were Anne and Aiden English. 

“Aiden is afraid to sit on Santa’s lap, but he’s not afraid to wave,” said Anne. 

After he drove past the elementary school, Santa continued his journey throughout town, including to Melican Middle School, Lincoln Street Elementary School, Proctor Elementary School, the Town Common, Assabet Park, Ellsworth McAfee Park and Memorial and Casey Field.

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