SHIRLEY — Monday night’s voter turnout was 198, a healthy number for a special town meeting, as Moderator Chip Guercio noted. He delayed starting for a few minutes as people continued to sign in. The draw that brought so many residents out was clear: a pair of competing articles on the 12-item warrant that sparked […]
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‘An ardent supporter of literacy’
FITCHBURG – A generous donation to one of the funding sources helping to completely renovate the library has a very personal meaning behind it. According to a press release, local businessman John Zarella, president of city-based Research Results, recently donated $100,000 to the Fitchburg Public Library’s (FPL) OWL (Offering a World of Learning) Capital Campaign […]
Family recipe box: Eating on the go
The Festivals of Family Dining roll out in the coming weeks. Are you looking forward to multi-hour meals? Or does your brain say “No! Modest portions, and let’s hit the road!” The best part of going for a short trip when the foliage has passed, the sky is gun-metal gray, and misty rain is predicted? […]
Fidelity Bank recognized for unique approach to financial literacy
LEOMINSTER — Fidelity Bank was recently named a 2024 American Bankers Association (ABA) Brand Slam Award winner in the category for “Out-of-the-Box Idea,” for the Bank’s popular Lemonade Learning Club program. During summer 2024, Fidelity Bank launched the Lemonade Learning Club to boost youth literacy skills and provide a sense of entrepreneurship by giving each […]
DA, autism center partner to expand swim classes for neurodivergent kids
WORCESTER — The Autism Resource Center recently partnered with Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. to help expand adaptive swim program offerings to more families of neurodivergent children across Worcester County. The classes include basic swim skills, as well as water safety training. They also include a home safety workshop for parents/caregivers to […]
District Office Hours During Holiday Week
The District Offices will have altered hours during the week of Thanksgiving. Read on for more information.
