Contribution of $4,000 to Milford Youth Center Summer Camp

1. Sen. Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) was among the senators who approved a tax holiday in Massachusetts for the weekend of Aug. 10 and 11. The sales tax is waived for most single items under $2,500. "A customer may purchase multiple items totaling over $2,500, as long as each individual item is less than the threshold. Vehicles, motorized boats, tobacco, meals and utilities are also excluded from the holiday," according to Moore.

2. Gas prices increased on Wednesday, due to a new state tax that took effect, with the proceeds going to state transportation improvements. According to GasBuddy.com, gasoline prices in Milford are now ranging from $3.76 a gallon (regular unleaded) at BP on Main at Pearl streets, to 3.86 a gallon, at the Mobil station at Medway Road and Beaver Street.

3. Back to school supplies are being collected at the Salvation Army in Milford, and at Citizens Bank, which is in the Stop & Shop supermarket. If you know of a non-profit or another business collecting supplies, please let Milford Patch readers know by posting a comment below.

4. Burger King on Beaver Street in Milford is collecting donations for the Jimmy Fund and the Chance for Kids and Families program, with proceeds going to cancer research.

5. The Milford Youth Center received a $4,000 contribution for its summer youth camp services, thanks to drug forfeiture proceeds contributed by the Worcester County District Attorney.