ASHBY — The town is witnessing a revival of one of its most cherished landmarks – the Ashby Grange Hall. Nestled on the historic Town Common, this iconic building has witnessed centuries of life in the area, serving as a Town Hall, church, school, and social hall. Recently, a group of enthusiastic locals has banded […]
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Surround yourself with art, fun, and community spirit
ASHBY — Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and community at the 2nd Annual Ashby Art Fair, to be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to […]
‘Could not do it without her’
ASHBY — Hannelore Colasanto started volunteering at the Ashby Free Public Library in 2009. She did not have a background in libraries but her attention to detail and precision made her perfect for processing books – or adding material to the library’s system. What makes Colasanto special – besides her smile, her fantastic sense of […]
Pepperell special Town Meeting approves override
PEPPERELL — Special Town Meeting voters took the first step to passing a nearly $3 million override of tax limits imposed by Proposition 2½ on April 8.
A momentous occasion
ASHBURNHAM/ASHBY – Cambridge based photographer Grace Gershenfeld traveled to the summit of Mount Watatic, which lies in Ashburnham and Ashby, to capture these images of the April 8 solar eclipse and the people who had the same idea as her. “I think it’s a unique angle to see a group of strangers all coming together […]
Official: Footage of bus driver shoving student ‘horrifying’
TOWNSEND — A school bus driver accused of shoving an eighth grade student to the floor of the bus during the ride home on Tuesday now faces a charge of assault and battery.
