FITCHBURG — United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) is joining United Ways across the commonwealth to address a critical threat to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Beginning Nov. 1, due to the government shutdown, federal SNAP payments to states will stop — putting 1 in 4 residents in North Central Mass. at risk […]
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CITY OF GARDNER ANNOUNCES WEBSITE REFRESH
The City of Gardner is pleased to announce that it is launching its refreshed website as of Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 10 – 11:30 A.M.
CITY OF GARDNER AWARDED $252,000 PARC GRANT FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT OVILA CASE PLAYGROUND
The City of Gardner is proud to announce that it has been awarded $252,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) through the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program.
Healey’s Western Mass Deputy Director arrested on drug trafficking charges
The Healey administration’s Western Massachusetts Deputy Director LaMar Cook was arrested after State Police intercepted a cocaine shipment at the Springfield State Office, the Hampden DA’s office announced Wednesday.
Leominster native publishes supernatural thriller
LEOMINSTER — Homegrown author Matt Serafini’s latest literary offering is a spinetingling supernatural thriller about a young woman whose craving for fame leads to a terrifying nightmare. “Feeders” is the Leominster native’s 10th novel and the first one published through a “Big Five” publisher, Gallery Books which is an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The […]
Weekend craft fair to benefit Alzheimer’s Association
A craft fair at Sunrise Senior Living, at 6 Beth Ave. in Leominster, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2-5 p.m. . The event, which will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, will feature an array of fall and holiday craft pieces that will include something for everyone on your gift list. In addition to the […]
