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08/21/2026

Good morning, everyone,

Recently, many parents and residents in the community have expressed concerns about the Sharon School Committee’s (SC) process for selecting the next Superintendent. Some of the main questions being raised include:

1. The current Superintendent announced his/her departure one year in advance, giving the SC substantial time to conduct a public search, reach out to potential candidates, and compare different applicants. Why was the next Superintendent selected on the very same evening that the departure announcement was made?
2. The Superintendent is an important position that affects the entire Sharon public school system. During this selection process, did the community have sufficient opportunities to receive information and participate?
3. Without conducting a public search, how did the SC ensure that it had a full understanding of the available candidates and could adequately compare who would be the best fit for Sharon’s future?

A Sharon resident has initiated a petition requesting a Special Town Meeting, at which Sharon residents would vote on whether to express no confidence in the five current School Committee members. The petition primarily raises concerns regarding the process used to select the next Superintendent, as well as issues of transparency, community participation, and governance.

The deadline for signing the petition is this Sunday. According to the petition requirements, only physical signatures from registered voters will be valid. Residents who are registered voters and are interested in learning more about or signing the petition may contact Wen Xiao before Sunday to provide their signature.

The information above is being shared as a summary of recent community developments that may have a significant impact on our community. It does not represent any specific position by the Chinese Association regarding any individual candidate or the decisions of the School Committee.

The Chinese Association is not affiliated with any political or religious organization, and we are not the initiators, organizers, or promoters of this petition. As a local Chinese community organization, we hope to encourage members of the Chinese community to stay informed about important local matters, understand the issues and available information, and actively exercise their voting rights and participate lawfully in community affairs.

It was in 2016, the year I moved to the South, that I first discovered Sichuan Gourmet.From then on, Height Plaza became...
04/01/2026

It was in 2016, the year I moved to the South, that I first discovered Sichuan Gourmet.From then on, Height Plaza became “the plaza with Lao Sichuan.” Friends who came to visit would often say how lucky we were to have Sichuan Gourmet so close to home.Whenever we hosted guests or welcomed family traveling from afar, Lao Sichuan was our go-to. No matter how good Western food is, for Chinese, nothing warms the stomach quite like Chinese food.

For 16 years in Sharon, Sichuan Gourmet has warmed the hearts and stomachs of the community. The great-value lunch specials and the long-running “cafeteria-style” meals became part of daily life. During those hectic days of juggling work and kids, Sichuan Gourmet was our backup plan—no time to cook? Just call and order. When friends dropped by unexpectedly at lunchtime: “Let’s eat—let’s go to Sichuan Gourmet!” Every year during the Chinese Spring Festival Gala, the community association knew there would always be food from Sichuan Gourmet.

Before it closed, I took my kids there one last time to dine in. It reminded me of when I was pregnant with my second child—I constantly craved hot and sour soup and would go there again and again for lunch specials. I would always ask, “Could I have a little more soup?” Eventually, the staff recognized me and would automatically bring me a big bowl every time.

Whenever the topic of pregnancy comes up, I always tell this story. I tell it to my second child too—that even before she was born, while she was still in my belly, she already loved Sichuan Gourmet’s hot and sour soup. And as she grew up, she fell in love with their egg drop soup just the same.
All three of my kids would always beg to go to Sichuan Gourmet for shredded pork with bamboo shoots and egg drop soup. While waiting for the food, they would study the twelve zodiac signs printed on the placemats, and by the end of the meal, they would leave completely happy and satisfied.

My oldest once said she thought moments like these would last forever, and she felt deeply sad realizing they wouldn’t. We told them that’s exactly why we should cherish the people and everyday moments around us—don’t wait until they’re gone to feel the loss. Don’t dwell on the past, and don’t look too far ahead. Just hold close and embrace what’s right in front of you.
At this moment of farewell, let’s take one more look back.

February 2016: Sichuan Gourmet launched its “community cafeteria,” and many residents took turns serving as the “cafeteria manager.”

June 5, 2016: Sichuan Gourmet hosted a charity brunch fundraiser for burn-injured children. Volunteer chefs brought their own ingredients, used Lao Sichuan’s kitchen, and prepared breakfast.

Everyone showcased their specialties: soy milk, youtiao (fried dough sticks), spring rolls, rice cakes, mini mooncakes, tofu pudding, sweet pancakes, Beijing-style snacks, fermented rice balls, and many other hometown dishes

September 2019: An article introducing Sichuan Gourmet was published in the community association’s newsletter.

March 30, 2026: Sichuan Gourmet ‘s last day of business.

Now, as they leave Sharon, there is sadness—but even more gratitude and good wishes. Thank you for being part of our lives. May the woks stay hot and the kindness even warmer. Wishing the Framingham location continued success.
All feasts must come to an end—but the warmth lingers.Wherever life takes us, may we continue to encounter places—and people—like this.

What an incredible Year of the Horse Spring Gala! 🧧✨ Despite Mother Nature trying her hardest to turn our Spring Gala in...
02/08/2026

What an incredible Year of the Horse Spring Gala! 🧧✨ Despite Mother Nature trying her hardest to turn our Spring Gala into a winter expedition, we successfully ushered in the Chinese New Year of the Horse! 🐴❄️

Check out this grand finale photo featuring, albeit in part, our performers, volunteers, State Reps and public officials including State Representative Ted Philips, MA Governor Councilor Tamisha Civil, Sharon select board members Hanna Switlekowski, Sam Liao, Pasqualino Pannone, together with school officials and representatives from sister associations including Joel Jocelyn, Rana Usman, Caixiang Zhao.

We want to give a MASSIVE shout-out to the Town of Sharon, MA Department of Public Works (DPW). Thank you for performing a miracle by clearing that heavy snow from the roads and the high school parking lot so quickly. We literally couldn't have opened the doors without you!

We promise next year we’ll try to book better weather! 😉

And to everyone who attended: Thank you for battling the blizzard to celebrate with us. The Year of the Horse is supposed to be about energy, moving forward, and success. But we didn’t think we’d need actual horsepower just to get to the venue! 😂

We are so proud to belong to this special town that embraces different cultures with such enthusiasm. Bringing our heritage and traditions to the broader community is what makes Sharon's cultural fabric so rich and diverse!

Here’s to a prosperous (and hopefully warmer) year ahead! Happy New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy! 🧧 新年快乐!

Chinese new year is around the corner. Everyone welcome 🙂
01/17/2026

Chinese new year is around the corner. Everyone welcome 🙂

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