BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $1 million in grants to support tree planting and expand the urban forest canopy in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts. Seven projects are receiving awards through the GGCP’s Non-Profit Partnership Grant Program, which includes projects in Leominster, Fitchburg and Lowell. In addition, six municipalities, two non-profit organizations, and […]
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Get ready for kindergarten
LEOMINSTER — It’s the first day of kindergarten for the characters, Jenny and Rebecca. Come find out about their first day adventures, as the staff at Leominster Project Apples CFCE and Leominster Public Library’s Martin T. Feldman Children’s Room welcome children, their parents, and caregivers to a special performance of “First Day”, an original play, […]
Celebrating the best of Leominster
LEOMINSTER — It is the honor of the Leominster community to celebrate John Churcher and Kathy DiRusso – recipients of this year’s “Citizens of the Year” award – at Saturday’s annual Starburst celebration. Festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Doyle Field, located at 206 Priest St. A rain date is planned for Sunday, July […]
‘A collection of things that move together’
LEOMINSTER — A group of youngsters and their caregivers constructed a wide variety of mechanisms out of popsicle sticks, cardboard, paperclips, cups, scrap paper, and other common materials during a recent program at the library. Participants joined Jay Mankita and his associate Susan McGinn on July 16 for a STEM-themed maker-skills workshop called “Artful Mechanisms”. […]
‘Fill your sweet tooth anytime’
LEOMINSTER — Christine Konich, chef decorator and owner of Simply Sweet by Christine, is a self-taught baker and cake artist, who discovered her passion for baking at a young age. She is now thrilled to share that passion with others and team up with the Leominster Public Library for a cupcake decorating technique workshop. The […]
Monument Square reopens
LEOMINSTER – Monument Square is open to the public and looking better than ever now that the renovation project is nearly complete. New sidewalks, lighting added, a seating area with table and chairs, colorful flower beds and trees planted around the perimeter, ADA accessibility, built in electricity, Wi-Fi, and a state-of-the-art sound system are all […]
