LEOMINSTER — The upcoming French-Canadian Festival on June 22 will celebrate the heritage of those who hail from the north. Longtime city resident Joseph Bolton said when he brought the idea for the event to Leominster Cultural Council Secretary LuAnn Longenecker and Mayor Dean Mazzarella, “they both thought it was a wonderful idea.” “Leominster is […]
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FEMA workers visit nearly 4K homes so far
LEOMINSTER — The deadline to apply for disaster recovery funds from FEMA for damage from the September floods is July 15. And, whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, in a mansion or a studio apartment, or have even already fixed the damage, funding assistance is still available. Dozens of FEMA workers – Disaster Survivor […]
Female entrepreneur celebrates ’15 years of Bliss’
LEOMINSTER — Fifteen years in business is quite an accomplishment, which is exactly what the owner of Bliss Massage & Wellness Center is celebrating. Longtime city resident Julia Capone launched her wellness endeavor a decade and a half ago following her own journey with health issues. After suffering from muscular pain since she was 13, […]
City celebrates 13th annual DPW Day
FITCHBURG — Hundreds took advantage of a warm summer afternoon on Wednesday for the city’s 13th annual DPW Day, the celebration of public works rigs that consistently draws a crowd. Many of the vehicles on display were “big rigs,” like dump trucks and plow trucks, and kids played in the immense sandpile created for the […]
‘Growing acceptance within our community’
LEOMINSTER — The third annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Doyle Conservation was a great success, raising $3,540 for the nonprofit organization it benefits. The walk is always the final Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) event of the school year. The June 8 family friendly affair included a laid-back walk around the scenic […]
Birds and bees welcome
The official opening of Pollinator Park on 5th Street in Leominster was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on June 5. The French Hill neighborhood park is designed to attract pollinators – such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats – and is packed with beautiful flowers and plants. City and state officials, joined by members of […]
