SHIRLEY — Local band Invisible Animals is asking for help from its ever growing fan base and music lovers in general. Former longtime Shirley resident Luke Snyder said they recently received an email from America’s Next Top Hitmaker inviting them to be part of a contest, with the winner performing at Global Citizen Festival, appearing […]
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Shirley voters return incumbents top elected spots
SHIRLEY — On Tuesday, voters showed up to cast their ballot despite the rainy weather, choosing to return two incumbents to their spots guiding the town and the schools. With two key races on the ballot — Select Board and Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee (ASRSD ) — and two candidates vying for a single […]
Janis Bresnahan Run for Education coming up May 18
AYER — The students, staff and families of the Ayer Shirley Regional School District hope you will join them on Sunday, May 18th for the 20th annual Janis Bresnahan Run for Education, which supports the Ayer Shirley Education Foundation. The ASEF helps fund teacher initiatives and programs in Ayer and Shirley schools, which in turn […]
Shirley voters to decide on Select Board, School Com seats
SHIRLEY — The annual town election on Tuesday, May 6 will see a couple of key races this year, with one pair of contenders vying for a single seat on the Select Board and two others facing off for a seat on the Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee. There are also two candidates for one […]
Party like it’s 1945
SHIRLEY — With the 80th anniversary of V-E Day coming up next month, what better time to recall a defining moment in history? The shared commitment to the war effort. The shared elation when it ended. And what better way to recapture that vibe than an era-themed dance? Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945, […]
‘Every little bit counts’
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 […]