LEOMINSTER — The annual Spanish American Center summer program for kids kicks off next week. Staff are gearing up Verano Alegre 2025 Summer Fun, which will run from July 7 through Aug. 15 and feature activities, arts and crafts, cycling, hiking, and more. The number of children participating in Verano Alegre increases each year, with […]
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Leominster American Legion donates to baseball team
LEOMINSTER – Members of American Legion Post 151 presented the Leominster Post 151 American Legion Baseball team with a $1,500 check earlier this month. The donation was made in honor of amateur athletic league American Legion Baseball celebrating 100 years and will help to offset some of the team’s expenses. At the June 16 check […]
Townsend PD officially swears in first K9 officer
TOWNSEND — The Townsend Police Department’s newest officer followed along to the recitation of her oath of office, pressed her paw into ink, and left a paw mark on a copy of the oath to make it official. On Tuesday night at Town Hall, the Townsend Police Department swore in its first-ever K9 officer, Officer […]
Townsend Water superintendent accused of ethics violation over $4.7M contract
TOWNSEND — The state’s top ethics watchdog has accused Townsend Water Department Superintendent David Vigeant of violating the conflict of interest law by giving a local business operator — who also serves as the town’s fire chief — early access to project plans for a multimillion-dollar water main extension before the project was put out to bid.
Friends of the Library to host lawn party at Thursday’s concert
TOWNSEND — The Friends of the Townsend Public Library will host the lawn party at the Townsend Military Band’s concert from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, on the Townsend Common. “The Friends will be offering hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, popcorn, and fried dough for sale for hungry concert goers,” said Betty Mae Tenney, […]
‘Saying goodbye to a place filled with memories’
ASHBY — Emotions were running high at Ashby Elementary School on Thursday during the clap out to mark the last day of school and the potential end of an era.
