TOWNSEND — The Project 351 Ambassador Program calls on eighth grade “ambassadors” from each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to take part in a 12-month program, where they explore civic engagement, leadership development, and community service. These, ambassadors are diverse in all ways but one – they share Dr. Martin Luther King’s […]
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Celebrating National Vietnam War Veterans Day
PEPPERELL — National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29, and it is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Commemorative events like wreath-laying ceremonies, speeches, and luncheons are held to mark the occasion at venues that include the Vietnam […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style
PEPPERELL — All eyes were smiling at the Albert Harris / Pepperell Senior Center during their traditional St. Patrick’s Day luncheon and entertainment celebration held recently. Almost 100 guests celebrated the holiday with a delicious, corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixings. After dinner everyone enjoyed listening to Irish stories and singing Irish […]
North Middlesex Regional requires $3M override from towns
TOWNSEND — Voters in both Pepperell and Townsend will be asked to approve a Proposition 2 1/2 override to fully fund the adopted fiscal 2025 budget for the North Middlesex Regional School District. The District is asking its communities for an additional $3 million for next year’s fiscal budget, a measure they is needed due […]
PACH Outreach Food Pantry thanks local students
PEPPERELL — Members of PACH Outreach expressed their gratitude to the Varnum Brook Elementary School community for their donations and for helping to make one of their annual fundraisers a success. The 6th Annual SOUP-er Bowl Food Drive, held recently by the the Pepperell Aid from Community to Home (PACH) Outreach program, raised 845.6 pounds […]
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time
PEPPERELL — Members of local Daisy Girl Scouts Troop 65397 braved the cold while selling their iconic and delicious products in front of the Post Office recently. More cookie booths will be found at various locations in Pepperell throughout March. The girls, who are in kindergarten and grade one improved their skills in organizing, math, […]
