LEOMINSTER — A proposed entertainment hub that would include live horse racing and sports betting is drawing strong opinions from locals. Baystate Racing and local developer Whitney Companies recently unveiled their plan to transform 42 acres of land on Mechanic Street — occupied by a capped landfill and the Crossroads Office Park — into The […]
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Featherstone predicts early spring
LEOMINSTER — Featherstone the pink flamingo has spoken. After not seeing his shadow at the 10th annual Groundhog Day with Featherstone ceremony bright and early on Friday morning in Monument Square, it was declared by Mayor Dean Mazzarella that spring will come early. “Spring is around the corner,” the mayor said after the Jan. 31 […]
‘It’s really fun,’ people enjoy ice skating rink in downtown Leominster
LEOMINSTER — People of all ages have been enjoying the ice skating rink since it officially opened for the season on Jan. 9. It’s not uncommon to see the public rink set up downtown in Monument Square busy with activity, especially in the evenings and on the weekends, and parents like Shaun DiGeronimo are happy […]
‘He opened doors of opportunity for families’
LEOMINSTER — Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts recently paid tribute to late President Jimmy Carter by taking part in a worldwide Habitat memorial event. The public was invited to view and sign a door in honor of President Carter that was brought to Leominster City Hall on Jan. 8 and on the following day […]
Pickleball tournament draws dozens and raises thousands
LEOMINSTER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest kicked off the New Year with ‘The Big Dill Pickleball Tournament,’ which netted almost $10,000 in donations that will be used for local youth mentorship programs. According to a press release the fundraiser held on Jan. 4 also marked the grand opening celebration for […]
‘That’s what community is all about’
LEOMINSTER — The large public ice-skating rink recently set up by the Department of Public Works (DPW) in Monument Square needs to freeze solid before it will be safe to be on. Mayor Dean Mazzarella posted the news on social media on Jan. 6 and asked that people “please wait until we post that it […]
