TOWNSEND — Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary are sponsoring the Patriot’s Pen Written Essay Competition for students in grades six, seven, and eight. The theme for this year’s essay is “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students entering the contest must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or […]
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Townsend Military Band concert to be held this Thursday
TOWNSEND — Following two consecutive weeks of postponed concerts due to rain, the Townsend Military Band plans to conclude its 2024 Thursday evening concert series on the Townsend Common on Thursday, August 22. The band under the direction of Thomas Souza will open its concert at 7:30 p.m. Area residents are encouraged to bring their […]
Townsend hires new town administrator, effective Aug. 26
TOWNSEND — The town announced this week that they will be onboarding Arlington Assistant Director of Public Works Nelson Mui, of Harvard, as the incoming town administrator, effective Aug. 26. “Nelson has the procurement, budgeting, real estate, and public works experience we seek to track and leverage spending, lead ongoing public works initiatives, and support […]
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with motor vehicle in Groton
GROTON — A motorcyclist from Ayer was killed late Wednesday afternoon when a motor vehicle veered into his lane of travel on Boston Road, striking him head-on.
Townsend voters reject overrides, again
TOWNSEND — After a recount, the town reported that voters at the June 11 special election rejected two proposed tax overrides – both by razor-thin margins – aimed at providing supplemental funding for Nashoba Valley Technical High School and the North Middlesex Regional School District for the next fiscal year. Presented as questions one and […]
VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 recently honored
TOWNSEND — The VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 was honored at the 2024 Department of Massachusetts Convention held recently, receiving numerous citations and monetary awards for its outstanding participation in and contributions to the programs of the National and State Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries. The Auxiliary, which currently has 105 members, is […]
