BOSTON — After a state judge ruled this month that Massachusetts law governing municipal home equity takings “requires Legislative correction,” a state senator who has filed a related bill for years said Monday that he was ready to start demanding roll call votes on his proposal. Members of the Legislature’s taxation panel began voting Monday […]
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Cheers to 25 years
LEOMINSTER — Celebrating 25 years in business is impressive, a feat that Neil Abramson and his family do not take for granted. “We built this on a dream that we didn’t even know was bottled up inside us,” the businessman said to the crowd gathered for the silver anniversary ribbon cutting celebration held at Cutie […]
Laurelwood Garden Club presents ‘Go Native Planting’
FITCHBURG — Members of the Laurelwood Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 165 Elm St. Members are welcome to meet and enjoy refreshments – provided by club members – before the meeting and program begin. “Laurie Bebick, a club member, will present and […]
Adult learning program at FSU celebrates 20 years
FITCHBURG — The adult learning program at Fitchburg State University has been serving the area for 20 years and that is something to celebrate. The program, Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), will mark their 20th anniversary with several events this spring, including a Community Gallery installation at the Fitchburg Art Museum through May […]
Thurston Consort to perform 15th century Spanish music
FITCHBURG — The Thurston Consort will present a concert titled “Celebrating Spanish Music” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Rollstone Congregational Church, 199 Main St. This is the second concert of the Thurston Consort’s 2024 Concert Season presenting a program of music from Spain and the Spanish-speaking Americas. “The consort will perform 15th century […]
Shop makes special chocolates to support service dog training
PRINCETON — Harbor Sweets, an artisan chocolate company based in Salem, is spreading the love by supporting NEADS World Class Service Dogs with their “Be Pawsitive Collection.” This assortment of handcrafted paw-shaped solid milk, dark, and white chocolates was created especially for NEADS. And Harbor Sweets will donate a percentage from each “Be Pawsitive” purchase […]
