LEOMINSTER — A dream over seven years in the making came to fruition this past week. A ribbon cutting was held on June 12 for Journey Home, 15 units of affordable, supportive housing with the focus on keeping families together and housed. The brand-new two-story building on Marcello Avenue that features one-, two- and three-bedroom […]
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‘A new future awaits families and generations’
A unique opportunity for Zachery Hillman
For Zachery Hillman, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s eight years in the making. Ever since he was upright, the Lunenburg resident has been on skates. That’s not hyperbole; as a two-year-old he began hitting the ice at the Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg, taking “Learn to Play Hockey” classes with Fitchburg State head coach Dean […]
Public hearings for horse racing venue continue in June
LEOMINSTER — People on both sides of The Fairgrounds debate continue to be vocal about the proposed entertainment complex as they await public hearings about the project at both the City Council and Planning Board this month. Baystate Racing and local developer Whitney Companies unveiled their plan earlier this year to transform 42 acres of […]
Large limb blocks traffic on Main Street
Due to the heavy rain and winds last Friday morning, a very large section of a tree broke and fell onto Main Street at Tolman Avenue in Leominster. Main Street was reduced to one lane for a period of time, causing delays. Leominster Public Works were on scene removing the debris along with Leominster Police […]
‘The definition of love in action’
LEOMINSTER — The community showed up in a big way this past weekend to support the Boucher family, whose youngest daughter Haddie was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The area outside GazBar Sports Grill on Central Street was packed with people on Saturday morning for the Hustle for Haddie 5K fundraiser. Over 525 […]
