SHIRLEY — Town Administrator Bryan Sawyer is new to the job, but not to town government. As a former Select Board and Finance Committee member, he’s no stranger to the functions and facets of municipal infrastructure, this one in particular. Before being elected to the Select Board in 2018, serving six years, Sawyer was a […]
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Visit the Shaker property in Shirley this fall
SHIRLEY — The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, more commonly known as the Shakers, had a community in Shirley for over 100 years. From 1793 – 1908 the group lived, worked, and worshiped in the southern part of Shirley on the property now owned by the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. The Shirley […]
Ask the Psychic: Signs from your angels
DEAR BONNIE: A friend of mine is going through difficult times and has lately been seeing the number 111. She has seen 111 on clocks; whenever she looks down at her phone, those numbers pop up too many times to be a coincidence. We think the Angels are sending a sign to help her get […]
John O’Keefe’s family files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read, two Canton bars
John O’Keefe’s family files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read, two Canton bars
Sunset on the farm
FITCHBURG — The sunset at Hollis Hills Farm on Friday evening was especially spectacular, with vibrant hues of warm orange and golden yellow lighting up the sky. Visitors enjoyed live music by Brian Chaffee and Hot Mess along with food, drinks, pick your own flowers, and the return of a fan favorite – apple cider […]
‘Moments of Natural Wonder’ with Jeff Kubick
PEPPERELL — Jeff Kubick’s interest in photography started at a young age, when he bought his first camera at a yard sale for $5. Over the years that interest has developed into a passion, at times bordering on obsession, he says. The community is welcome to an opening art reception celebrating Jeff Kubick’s photography in […]
