TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell and the Police Department are providing the following update to a report of animal cruelty that was received last week. On Thursday, April 11, at about 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the Amidon Family Memorial Bridge on Wheeler Road after learning that a person had thrown one or more puppies […]
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Goodrich Academy principal remains on leave
FITCHBURG – Goodrich Academy Principal Alexis Curry remains on paid administrative leave pending a third-party investigation, a situation that has dragged on for 14 weeks. While the District administration has been tight lipped about what Curry is being accused of, those who have seen the complaint say it involves the principal’s methods for reprimanding teachers […]
Fitchburg State presents absurdist short plays in April
FITCHBURG — Two one-act plays that point out the bizarre, delightful and surreal nature of life will be presented as Fitchburg State University’s spring theater productions in April. The performances, collectively known as “Absurdist Alert!” will be held next week in the Wallace Theater for the Performing Arts in the McKay Complex at 67 Rindge […]
Community Calendar
Friday, April 19 Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Yo-Yo Show: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. townsendlibrary.org. Novel-Tea for Seniors Book Club: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 […]
Editorial: Bill would insert financial literacy into the classroom
North Middlesex Regional High School recently held a school fair with real-world flair, a combined effort by students, faculty and administrators. School Superintendent Brad Morgan said that collaboration created the inaugural Credit for Life financial literacy fair for seniors. The April 10 event gave students an opportunity to learn about a subject not covered in […]
Massachusetts pushes back FAFSA deadline to July 1
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education has pushed back the priority deadline for the state’s largest financial aid program from May 1 to July 1 — allowing students more time as they scramble to sort through the messy rollout of federal updates to the financial aid application.
