Briggs committee continues environmental review process
By Karen Mann Journal Correspondent
      The John R. Briggs Elementary School Building Committee told Superintendent Michael Zapantis to take the necessary steps to have the extended Phase I survey done on the site after receiving the cost estimate.
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Here comes Santa Claus
      (Above left) Nick Langelier, 11, has a serious conversation with Santa after he arrived in Ashburnham with an escort by the Fire Department and the Oakmont-Overlook Marching Spartans on Saturday, Dec. 16.
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New hours sought for building department
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Staff Reporter
      Developer Geoff Evancic approached to board of selectmen at their Monday, Dec. 18, meeting about making the building permit process more conducive to businessmen. Evanic asked the selectmen if they would consider changing the hours of the inspectors to create more daytime hours on the weekdays ins...
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Ashburnham resident installed as Bedford postmaster
      Keith R. Martin, of Ashburnham, was recently installed as postmaster of the Bedford Post Office, in the Minuteman Club at Hanscom Air Force Base. Martin began his postal career in 1995 as a clerk in Ashburnham. The following year, he entered the Associate Supervisor Program and upon graduation fr...
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Community Notes
Postmasters make winter request
      Postmasters Richard J. Goguen of Ashburnham and Andrew P. Marrama of Ashby asked for the cooperation of postal customers to keep walkways and curbside mailboxes clear of snow and ice to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of mail this winter. Letter carriers are especially vulnerable to slips,...
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