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 […]
Dean Mazzarella
‘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 […]
‘The ultimate gift you can give’
LEOMINSTER — The phone call Christina Aguirre received on Christmas Eve two years ago was life changing in the best way possible. “I was in shock, I was speechless,” the longtime city resident recalled of her reaction when she was told there was a liver available for her after being on the organ transplant list […]
‘Feeding my passion’ – Leominster landscaper’s labor of love
LEOMINSTER – If you’ve ever wondered who the magical elf with the green thumb is, who goes around beautifying the city not only during the holidays but year-round, wonder no more. Born and raised in the city, Sallie Poirier is behind many of the flowers, plantings, holiday themed displays, and more that people near and […]
‘It’s a proud moment for the department’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident Ryan Malatos was officially sworn in as the chief of police last month, an exciting new chapter in a distinguished law enforcement career that has spanned over two decades. Having his wife Alanna and their two young daughters, ages nine and seven, by his side on Nov. 14 for the […]
‘Fellowship between the schools and the community,’ 28th annual Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser nets $20K for high school bands
FITCHBURG — This year’s Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser netted over $20,000 that will be awarded to the Fitchburg and Leominster high school bands in the new year. The yearly tradition is co-chaired by the Rotary Club of Fitchburg and the Rotary Club of Leominster. It began in 1995 and while the location alternates […]
