Federal emergency response coordinators said they handed out more than $3.5 million in disaster aid to residents after storms left roads and homes damaged last fall in Bristol and Worcester counties, according to newly released data.
Leominster
Local biz Nutrishop under new ownership
FITCHBURG — The ribbon cutting celebration held on June 1 to mark the re-opening of Nutrishop under new ownership showcased all the health-centric business has to offer. “It meant the world to us to have so many friends and family come out to support us for our grand reopening,” said Tracey Voyer, who now owns […]
Comedy for a cause
LEOMINSTER — Although he didn’t take home the title of New England’s Funniest Firefighter, Jon Williams enjoyed his time in the spotlight at a recent fundraiser. The 12-year veteran of the Leominster Fire Department was part of a handful of firefighters from across New England who paired up with local stand-up comedians to perform on […]
Strays in the heat: Animal Control hosts talk Monday
FITCHBURG – The local Animal Control office is seeking to begin the community conversation about the high number of stray dogs and cats that will be out in the summer heat with no one to assist them. Called a “Community Conversation About Pets” Leominster and Fitchburg Animal Control have scheduled this discussion for Monday, June […]
Local Veterans award scholarships to eight seniors
LEOMINSTER — Members of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America held a ceremony on May 14 at Carter Park to award scholarships to eight high school seniors. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 awarded scholarships to Leominster seniors Lily Rice, Nina Marchetti, Alaina Garcia, Taylor Crowley, Sam Eichmann, Victoria Miele, […]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have been helping residents affected by the September floods since Tuesday, when FEMA officially opened the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at City Hall. On Friday, May 31, FEMA expects more specialists and resources will be available – with a larger footprint at the […]
