TOWNSEND — Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary will host the next lawn party to be held in conjunction with the Townsend Military Band’s concert on Thursday, June 26, on the Townsend Common. “Area residents of all ages are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to the common where they may […]
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Sunday, June 22 Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal walk and gentle standing yoga. Register at massaudubon.org. Summer Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy a chicken barbecue, refreshments, artist demonstration, games, […]
Townsend Water superintendent accused of ethics violation over $4.7M contract
TOWNSEND — The state’s top ethics watchdog has accused Townsend Water Department Superintendent David Vigeant of violating the conflict of interest law by giving a local business operator — who also serves as the town’s fire chief — early access to project plans for a multimillion-dollar water main extension before the project was put out to bid.
CPCS petitions SJC to release jailed defendants amid attorney shortage
Amid a spiraling shortage of court-appointed defense attorneys, the state’s top court is being asked to release jailed indigent defendants left without lawyers — including more than a dozen in Middlesex County — as hundreds of people statewide remain unrepresented.
Splashing into summer: Cooling off options in the Twin Cities
Now that the kids are out of school and hotter summer temps are here the Twin Cities have you covered if you’re looking for ways to cool off, especially with the heat wave coming. Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia recently posted on social media about the city’s pools and splash pads tentative opening dates and Leominster […]
‘Grateful for the opportunity to uplift others’: Fitchburg barber shop provides community haircuts
FITCHBURG — Thumbs Up Barber Shop recently collaborated with Leaders of Restoration to provide free haircuts to the community. This is the second year Thumbs Up owner Juan Rivera and his crew teamed up with the city-based peer recovery support center for Community Cuts. Six Thumbs Up barbers happily donated their time and talents to […]
