High school forum highlights rough budget outlook
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
      Superintendent Michael Zapantis presented a "Then and Now" comparison of what the district was like in 2003 as compared to in 2007 at a March 14 forum hosted by the Oakmont School Improvement Council. The forum was held as a way to inform people of the upcoming budget requests, which will include ...
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Selectmen want specifics on possible school cuts
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
      "What are we going to lose?" was Selectman John Fairbanks' question to the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District representatives at the Monday, March 18, meeting. The Board of Selectmen met with school district officials and representatives from the school committee to discuss the school...
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Happy Birthday Dr. Suess
     Megan Reitz reads to her daughter Mimi and Lucas Ghilardi during the Reading Across America celebration in Mrs. Perrett's second grade class at Westminster Elementary School. Every March, parents and others are invited to the school to read to children to celebrate Dr. Suess' Birthday.
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Community Notes
      New members welcomed to join "Circle of Artists" "Circle of Artists" is a group of aspiring artists from Westminster and surrounding communities that meet twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall/Westminster Senior Center, located at 127 Main...
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Westminster Police Logs
      Selected calls during the week of March 13- 19 Tuesday, March 13 11:15 a.m. Nichols Street - A person into the station to speak with an officer regarding an incident at the post office during the morning 12:42 p.m.
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