FITCHBURG — On Monday, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released statewide MCAS results during an announcement event held at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington. While the overall tone was sobering, education leaders celebrated both statewide efforts and standout districts making strong gains. Among those honored was Sizer School: A North Central Charter […]
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Guided mushroom walk with Jonathan Kranz and the Ashburnham Conservation Trust
ASHBURNHAM — Explore the hidden secrets of our forests, the fungi that emerge as delicious, deadly, or merely delightful mushrooms at an event titled “Guided Mushroom Walk with the Ashburnham Conservation Trust” from 10 a.m. until noon, Sunday, Oct. 12. Participants are asked to meet at Bush Hill Road. Join Jonathan Kranz as he teaches […]
Westminster Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
The Westminster Cultural Council (WCC) seeks funding proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. Funds can be used for a variety of projects and activities in and around Westminster including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies, workshops, lectures and performances. This year the Council will distribute over $12,000 in grants. Previous funded projects include music […]
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could see Massachusetts lose $650M in tax revenue
Massachusetts could lose out on $650 million in state revenue because of the tax breaks and spending cuts bill President Donald Trump signed over the summer, a massive budget shocker that could leave Beacon Hill Democrats scrambling to plug holes.
More than half of likely voters in Mass. say Gov. Healey should be reelected, poll finds
More than half of likely 2026 general election voters in Massachusetts believe Gov. Maura Healey should be reelected to a second term, and another 51% approve of the job the Arlington Democrat has done, according to a University of New Hampshire poll released Monday.
Downtown Falloween Stroll for Pre-Schoolers
Gardner Square Two presents the popular Falloween Stroll
Friday, October 31st @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
At participating shops only.
