Billerica and Lawrence bid farewell to police Sgt. Ian Taylor Friday. His funeral was in St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence and he was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen. The 49-year-old Billerica officer, who once patrolled Lawrence, suffered fatal injuries while working on a road construction site on Boston Road last week.
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Shannon O’Brien accuses Goldberg of using ‘anonymous witnesses’ as hearings stretch on
An attorney representing suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien accused Treasurer Deb Goldberg of “relying on anonymous witnesses” to build a case against O’Brien as the duo is set to stretch into a third closed-door meeting later this month.
Beatles tribute band comes together
LEOMINSTER — Local band One After 909 is bringing Beatlemania to a fundraising event in the city this weekend. The lineup of seasoned, talented musicians debuted their new Beatles tribute band on March 16 at Partner’s Pub in Fitchburg and they’ll be playing this Saturday evening, May 4, at the Joe Andruzzi Foundation fundraiser at […]
Two candidates running for Shirley Select Board seat
SHIRLEY — Two candidates vying for a seat on the Select Board sparred over topics such as finances and infrastructure at a recent candidate’s forum hosted by SPACO, the town’s public access cable provider. The two candidates – Conservation Commission Chair Jennifer McGuinness and Finance Committee member Brian Hildebrant – discussed many of the most […]
State Police investigating hoax device placed on bridge
TEMPLETON — The Templeton Police Department and State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an apparent hoax device that was left on a bridge in Templeton this week. Templeton Police Chief Michael Bennett and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said that the item’s resemblance […]
US Postal Service hosts food Drive May 11
PEPPERELL — The United States Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 11. Residents are asked to donate non-perishable, non-outdated items and leave them by your mailbox. Letter carriers will pick donations up when they deliver your mail. Donations will go to the town’s local food pantry. All donations […]