Playing at home suited the North Middlesex Regional baseball team just fine on Thursday. With visiting Triton Regional in the town, the Patriots put on a show, winning 5-1 in Townsend to close out the regular season home slate. Kyle Lewis allowed one hit and issued three walks in seven innings on the hill, striking […]
Shirley
Hildebrand wins Select Board seat in razor-thin election
SHIRLEY — In the only contested race during the May 7 Town Election, Zoning Board of Appeals member Bryan Hildebrand narrowly defeated Conservation Chair Jennifer McGuinness in the battle for an open Select Board seat. The Shirley Town Clerk’s office reported a voter turnout of 11.64%, or 530 of the total 4,554 registered voters, during […]
Local roundup: Patriots hold on to top Spartans
The North Middlesex Regional girls lacrosse team defended its home field Tuesday, fending off Oakmont Regional, 10-8, in a Mid-Wach B matchup in Townsend. Bella Young netted a half dozen goals and dished out an assist, while Sarah Swartz had a goal and two assists to pace the Patriots (5-9, 4-6). Meredith Southard Pantano and Marleigh […]
Beatles tribute band comes together
LEOMINSTER — Local band One After 909 is bringing Beatlemania to a fundraising event in the city this weekend. The lineup of seasoned, talented musicians debuted their new Beatles tribute band on March 16 at Partner’s Pub in Fitchburg and they’ll be playing this Saturday evening, May 4, at the Joe Andruzzi Foundation fundraiser at […]
Two candidates running for Shirley Select Board seat
SHIRLEY — Two candidates vying for a seat on the Select Board sparred over topics such as finances and infrastructure at a recent candidate’s forum hosted by SPACO, the town’s public access cable provider. The two candidates – Conservation Commission Chair Jennifer McGuinness and Finance Committee member Brian Hildebrant – discussed many of the most […]
ASRHS Drama presents ‘The Lightning Thief’ musical
AYER — For its 2024 Spring musical, the Ayer Shirley Regional High School Drama Club presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” based on the 2005 book by Rick Riordan. Performances run April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., and April 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students, general admission; $15 in […]
