LANCASTER — The collaboration between Christmas on Runaway and The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation is still going strong five years later and over $18,700 in total and counting has been raised for the latter through the popular holiday lights show. Since launching The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation Inc. in 2020 the four Carr […]
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Laurie Smith named North Middlesex HS principal
TOWNSEND — The North Middlesex Regional High School Interim Principal Laurie Smith was recently appointed as the High School principal, effective immediately. Smith, whose appointment was announced last week, has been serving as interim principal since July. Smith joined the District in 1998, when she was hired as a guidance and school adjustment counselor at […]
Shirley races to comply with looming mandate
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 […]
Holiday craft fair coming to Sterling
STERLING — The annual Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, located in the center of town. “Holiday and gift items will fill the main hall of the First Church,” said Beth […]
Cronin wins his reelection over Pirro in Worcester & Middlesex District
FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
Voter turnout ‘smooth’ in Ayer, Shirley
AYER — Town Clerk Susan Copeland said the polls had been busy all day on Election Day Tuesday and seemed like a strong voter turnout. And the excitement was almost palpable. “We had 80 voters waiting when the polls opened,” she said. One man had been there since 6:15 a.m, saying, “I just can’t wait!” […]
