WESTBOROUGH – On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Central House Tavern on South Street celebrated 50 years of good times and civic pride.
Part of Cottage Street and the parking lot of Central One Federal Credit Union were turned into a block party for young and old alike.
There were food trucks from Summer and Spice and Juniper Farms Ice Cream, and a table with the BORO Sugar Shack; Central House Tavern provided a taco tent, and it was open during the event for those wanting a meal inside.
Live music, featuring BC & Company, kept the crowd going well into the evening.
Even the weather cooperated, as early-morning rain made way for a perfect summer’s afternoon.
“It worked out pretty good for us,” said Central House Tavern owner Dan Flood.
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Flood worked alongside his crew of staff and volunteers throughout the event – checking people in, bringing supplies to the taco tent, overseeing operations inside and outside the restaurant.
The beer and wine tent just outside the tavern proved a very popular spot. For some, they had a great view of the dunk tank sponsored by the Westborough Athletic and Social Association.
“The Central House has been a longstanding partner of WASA,” said member James McClung. “They have supported our monthly meetings. We are very thankful for their support.”
Proceeds from the dunk tank – dollars and donations of nonperishable food items – went to the Westborough Food Pantry.
For those not imbibing beer and wine, the Armstrong Elementary School PTO sponsored a lemonade stand.
Activities for the kids included pony rides and creating tie-dyed T-shirts with the white Central House anniversary on them.
The Central House Tavern is open Mondays-Thursdays from 2 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. For information, call 508-366-2088, visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thecentralhousetavern/
