Friday, Oct. 31 Halloween Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy this special Halloween-themed story time with stories, songs, and activities; ages 0-24. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. Halloween Story Time & Craft: 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 […]
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Massachusetts set to advance $4M to food banks as federal SNAP payments cut off
Massachusetts will send an additional $4 million in emergency food assistance to food banks next month as SNAP cuts off on Nov. 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown, Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday — but will not release the money some advocates have called for directly from reserves to supplement the aid payments to residents.
‘They are terrified’: Community assistance organizations brace for impacts of SNAP shutoff
LOWELL — With a cutoff of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and fuel assistance benefits set for Saturday, local organizations are scrambling to meet what is expected to be a sharp increase in demand for assistance.
Vanna Howard announces candidacy for state Senate special election
LOWELL — The special election for the state Senate seat previously held by the late Ed Kennedy officially has a contested Democratic primary after state Rep. Vanna Howard announced her intention to run.
Leominster high guest speaker talks climate change and environmental career paths
LEOMINSTER — The most recent Celebrating the Success of Women of Color speaker series program featured a woman who has dedicated her career and life to climate education and environmental sustainability. Brandeis University graduate Sonali Anderson spoke to Leominster High School (LHS) students on Oct. 23 about the path she took that led her to […]
Nashoba Symphonic Band celebrates 10th season
BOLTON — The Nashoba Symphonic Band under the direction of David Wayne Bailey is opening its 10th season with a concert on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Nashoba Regional High School, the group’s home base. The music lineup will include “Overture to Colas Breugnon” by Dmitri Kabalevsky, “Variations on a […]
