TOWNSEND — Get into the holiday spirit at the Townsend Public Library with a special “Nutcracker Ballet Story Time” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the library, located at 12 Dudley Road. Dancers from the North Central Youth Ballet (NCYB) will bring “The Nutcracker” to life, performing enchanting routines from their upcoming production while […]
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State Ethics Commission accuses Townsend fire chief of conflict of interest violations
TOWNSEND — Fire Chief Gary Shepherd is being accused by the State Ethics Commission of violating conflict of interest law by entering into work contracts of more than $5 million for town projects through his own private company.
Santa returns to Townsend homes this Christmas Eve
TOWNSEND — For more than 40 years, the Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary have brought joy to many Townsend families with their beloved Christmas Eve Santa Claus Program, and the tradition will continue once again this year. Between 5 and 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, a volunteer Santa from the VFW Post […]
One million MA residents in danger of losing food assistance amidst gov’t shutdown
North Central Massachusetts community members who receive food assistance are reeling from the news that benefits are in danger of not being issued on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, now the second longest shutdown in the country’s history. More than 1 million people in the state and approximately 42 million across the nation […]
Thousands in region join millions nationwide for second No Kings protest
Thousands took to the streets for multiple gatherings in the region over the weekend for the second iteration of No Kings, a growing protest movement in response to what organizers describe as authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. The rally at Institute Park in Worcester drew over 4,000 people and […]
Second No Kings protest Oct. 18, Trahan speaking in Fitchburg
With the second No Kings rally just around the corner on Oct. 18, protest groups across the region are gearing up to gather peacefully in solidarity to protest Trump administration policies, along with others around the state, country, and world. “Democracy, freedom, defending the constitution and our rights are all fundamentals we as Americans have […]
