PEPPERELL — State Rep. Margaret Scarsdale took time out of her busy schedule recently to visit with Pepperell’s Daisy and Brownie Girl Scout Troop 65397. At the moment, the troop is learning about democracy at the state and local level to earn a Democracy Badge. Scarsdale represents the First Middlesex District consisting of the towns […]
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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 […]
North Middlesex Regional School District to close two schools following failed Prop 2.5 overrides
TOWNSEND — Two elementary schools in the North Middlesex Regional School District will likely be closed after the end of the current school year with district officials citing a lack of state financial support.
Over 80 crafters featured at library’s ‘magical’ holiday fair
TOWNSEND — The decorated trees surrounding shoppers at the upcoming holiday craft fair produces a very specific mood for the seasonal event. “Walking into the library during the Festival of Trees is just magical,” said Karen Clement, festival co-chair since 2014, joined this year with Chris Boisse. The Holiday Fair and Festival of Trees annual […]
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.
Scarsdale scratches out 1st Middlesex House win
PEPPERELL — First-term Democratic Rep. Margaret Scarsdale defeated her Republican challenger Lynne Archambault to keep her 1st Middlesex District seat in the state’s House of Representatives.
