Massachusetts senators and the Office of the State Auditor faced off Tuesday in a tense meeting about a legislative audit.
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Massachusetts reports spending nearly $500M so far in FY25 on state-run shelters
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has spent nearly $500 million on the state-run shelter system in fiscal year 2025, according to state data released more than a week after budget writers said they ran out of cash to pay for the emergency assistance program.
‘A fun week of events for all ages to enjoy’
The Leominster and Fitchburg libraries both have many fun and educational programs lined up for February school vacation that are sure to help keep the kids entertained. At the Fitchburg Public Library, which is currently temporarily housed at 166 Boulder Dr., there will be owl pellet dissection programs that require registration on Tues., Feb. 18 […]
A winter hike to be held at Saima Park
FITCHBURG — Join membership secretary Marci Haneisen and board member and naturalist Mike Potsaid for a guided hike along Saima Park’s wooded trails and fields at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road. The hike will be less than a mile with gentle hills, with an option […]
Over $330K goes to help young adults with disabilities start work
ATHOL — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Tuesday more than $850,000 in grants to fund five organizations that provide job training, employment placement, and post placement services for 119 young adults with disabilities. Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones made the announcement at Polus Center for Social and Economic Development in Athol. The Polus Center […]
Townsend VFW Post, Auxiliary announce essay contest winners
TOWNSEND — The local VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary are excited to announce the winners of their Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest titled “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” for students in grades 6 through 8. Six students from the Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Still River and one student from Hawthorne Brook Middle […]
