LEOMINSTER — This past week Fidelity Bank announced it has promoted Executive VP and Chief Lending Officer Joseph Silva to the role of president. As president, Silva will be responsible for driving the growth and success of Fidelity Bank across all markets and oversee all client services while also driving the Bank’s community engagement and […]
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Sunday, January 12 Yoga on the Trails: 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. Ballroom Shenanigans – Dance Class: 2-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Brett Outchcunis covers the basic rules of three types […]
Pickleball tournament draws dozens and raises thousands
LEOMINSTER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest kicked off the New Year with ‘The Big Dill Pickleball Tournament,’ which netted almost $10,000 in donations that will be used for local youth mentorship programs. According to a press release the fundraiser held on Jan. 4 also marked the grand opening celebration for […]
Laken Riley Act: Massachusetts delegation overwhelmingly opposes immigration bill
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch says he believes Congress has “lost control of the immigration process in this country,” casting Massachusetts’ only yes vote on a bill named after a Georgia nursing school student murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Healey open to residency requirements for state-run shelters housing migrants, locals
Gov. Maura Healey commissioned an independent review of security at state-run shelters and signaled an openness to residency requirements for the emergency assistance program after facing blowback for a lack of widespread criminal background checks in the system.
Community Calendar
Friday, January 10 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Cricket and Rosa will visit the library. 978-772-8250. Zumbini: 11 a.m.; […]
