LEOMINSTER — The community showed up in a big way this past weekend to support the Boucher family, whose youngest daughter Haddie was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The area outside GazBar Sports Grill on Central Street was packed with people on Saturday morning for the Hustle for Haddie 5K fundraiser. Over 525 […]
Dean Mazzarella
‘A celebration of the community’
LEOMINSTER —The annual city organized Summer Stroll was held over the weekend, drawing thousands of people of all ages to the family friendly occasion that featured classic cars, food trucks, vendors, live music, and more. We had a blast, everything was perfect,” said Mayor Dean Mazzarella of the always well attended celebration. “It brings out […]
Local KOC awards annual scholarships
LEOMINSTER — The Knights of Columbus awarded scholarships to ten worthy high school seniors earlier this month, an annual tradition that has been taking place for five decades. Eight students from Leominster High School and two from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg each received $1,000 scholarships. The majority of those seniors were on hand […]
Leominster therapist celebrates 40 years of private practice
LEOMINSTER — Angela Grattaroti is celebrating quite the milestone — 40 years as a private practice therapist who has cared for thousands of people during her career. “I feel blessed to have been guided to my life purpose and continue to help people,” she said, adding that her role has enabled her to fulfill her […]
‘Your service will not be forgotten’
LEOMINSTER — The annual Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony held over the weekend at the Leominster Veterans Center was as usual a poignant and meaningful event. The program put on by Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 members that was held on March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day, drew a large number of veterans, representatives from […]
‘It’s their chance to shine’
LEOMINSTER — Opening night of the 16th annual citywide Youth Art Show drew large crowds of people who came out to take in the creative talent of hundreds of talented young artists. Students in grades one through 12 proudly showed off their work to their parents and loved ones at the March 13 event held […]