LEOMINSTER — Nearly three decades ago the Leominster Water Department set out to safeguard its drinking water by purchasing as many acres of land as possible in its watershed. In the years following the department added 700 acres to its portfolio of protected land across the city and today, more than 2,300 total acres of […]
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GreenDrop opens donation center in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — GreenDrop officially opened its first donation center in the state on Sept. 30. According to a press release, GreenDrop accepts gently used clothing, shoes, and household items at this location on behalf of its nonprofit partner, the Epilepsy Foundation New England, helping to raise funds for the foundation. The Leominster donation site located […]
Scholarship fund honors late namesake following fundraising ride
BOYLSTON — Celebrating his late daughter with a scholarship fund and motorcycle rides has been healing in many ways for George Larassa and his family. “When Shawna passed away at just 19, it left a hole in our lives that can never be filled. She had worked so hard to earn scholarships for college and […]
City prepares for Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treating
LEOMINSTER — Ghosts, goblins, princesses and more will fill downtown when the City of Leominster hosts its annual Halloween Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Following the parade, trick-or-treating will take place along Main Street from Mechanic Street to Merriam Avenue. To keep the tradition lively, the city is inviting businesses and organizations to […]
Fitness Studio Court comes to Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — The day dawned bright and sunny on Monday for the morning ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Coolidge Park Fitness Court Studio. “This has been taken advantage of since this was built, people from all over have come to use it,” said Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Director James Bunnell at the July […]
Leominster resident installed as Rotary District Governor
LEOMINSTER — Johnny Ahern was thrilled to be installed as the Rotary District 7910 district governor last month, a title years in the making. “To me, it is a huge honor,” said the longtime city resident. “Of the 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide, there are only 530 district governors appointed each year, and I get to […]
