Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Compiled By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter
      Top Story: School committee members discussed concerns from two parents during their budget meeting, but do not think there is money to address those concerns. In a letter to the committee, parent Jennifer Law of Ashburnham said there aren't enough options for full-day kindergarten, which is onl...
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Chief proposes shorter firefighter work week
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter
      Fire Chief Brenton MacAloney presented selectmen on Monday what he believes could be an innovative way to pay for more personnel without drastically increasing the department's budget. He asked selectmen to consider renegotiating the firefighters' contract to reduce them from a 48-hour work week t...
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Taking flight
     (Top right) Jim Parks of Wingmasters holds a Great Horned Owl during a live owl show at Forbush Memorial Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Parks is a licensed raptor rehabilitator and all the birds of prey that he brought with him were handicapped as only injured birds of prey can be held in captivity....
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Rabies clinic offered at fire station
      The Board of Health is offering a rabies clinic so cats and dogs can get vaccinated against the disease. The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 3, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Westminster Fire Station on South Street. There is a $10 fee. Unless there is proof of prior vaccination presented, ...
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