Sharon Schools Warn Families of Phishing Scam

Sharon Public Schools alerted staff and families to a phishing scam targeting the district, while the town confirmed the annual Summer Safety Fest will draw the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sharon Police to Crescent Ridge this weekend.

TOWN HALL

The Sharon Public Schools this week issued an alert to staff and families warning of a phishing scam circulating and targeting the district community, according to a notice posted to the town website. The notice did not detail the specific nature of the scam attempts, but urged recipients to be cautious with suspicious emails referencing the district.

Separately, the town's website continues to note that outdoor water use remains restricted to handheld hoses only under the state's level 2 significant drought declaration covering Sharon and most of Massachusetts, a restriction previously reported that remains in effect.

SCHOOLS

Beyond the phishing alert to families and staff, the School Committee has a regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening, along with a School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee executive session meeting Thursday, according to the town's public calendar.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The Sharon Public Library continues its Summer 2026 Book Buff Bingo program for tweens and teens and its broader Summer Reading initiative for children, both running through the summer, per the library's website. The library also maintains current art exhibits on view during regular hours, Monday through Saturday.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Where To Eat In MA This Summer: Dining Roundup", Patch has compiled a statewide list of new patios, waterfront venues, rooftop bars and restaurant openings for summer, according to Sharon Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sharon/s/kisb6/where-to-eat-in-ma-this-summer-dining-roundup).

"Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely In MA", Patch reports that a five-state outbreak of the parasitic illness has been linked to shredded lettuce, with tips on ordering safely, according to Sharon Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sharon).

"Massachusetts Lottery Goes Online, Debuts New Games. Here's How It Works.", CBS Boston, via a Patch News Partner post, reports players can now buy scratch tickets and draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions online, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sharon).

COMING UP

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sharon Police Department will host the annual Summer Safety Fest on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crescent Ridge, according to the town's News & Announcements page.

The School Committee meets Wednesday, July 29, with a Negotiations Subcommittee executive session set for Thursday, July 30, per the town calendar.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.