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 […]
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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 […]
Winter Stroll, tree lightings usher in the season
There are heaps of family friendly holiday festivities in the Twin Cities area to take advantage of this month including the Winter Stroll in Leominster and Santa arriving by helicopter at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport, both taking place this coming weekend. The 19th annual Winter Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. […]
