LEOMINSTER — The spirit of giving back was in the air at The Gardener’s Spot for the recent Veteran Family Connections (VFC) distribution shed dedication. A large crowd gathered on Dec. 7 at the 66 Granite St. business owned by Neil Zanni, the founder of VFC, to mark the special occasion. “Santa is very excited […]
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‘The magnitude of that win is tremendous,’ local wildlife advocate making a difference
LEOMINSTER — One woman’s tireless crusade to advocate for wild critters has led to two business entities changing the way they manage rodents. Longtime nature photographer Jodi Sylvester has been a staunch wildlife advocate for many years. Her most recent efforts have brought awareness to the dangers of bait boxes and led to Georgia headquartered […]
Sholan Farms offers lights show for tree shoppers
LEOMINSTER — Throughout North Central Massachusetts, Christmas tree farms are bustling with activity and many choices are available for those still looking for the perfect Christmas tree. The hard-working crew at Sholan Farms is ready to help, with plenty of precut trees of all sizes available; prices range from $30 for smaller ones to $66 […]
Officials, students break ground on new Habitat home
The Leominster Housing Authority partnered with Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts to develop a vacant lot, located at 75 10th St. in Leominster, into a single-family home that will be sold as affordable housing to a qualified low-income buyer. Those involved celebrated a groundbreaking last Wednesday, Dec. 4. Applications for this home will open […]
‘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 […]
‘It means the world to us to help’
LEOMINSTER — Packing up holiday care packages for active-duty military personnel is a meaningful annual tradition for a local chapter of Blue Star Mothers. The heartfelt collaborative effort is an opportunity for the city-based Blue Star Mothers Massachusetts Chapter 1 members, who all have children currently serving in the armed forces, to come together and […]
