Townsend Community Notes

NMRS Scholarship Foundation to hold annual drive

The North Middlesex Regional Schools Scholarship Foundation Drive will be Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in all three of the district towns of Pepperell, Townsend and Ashby. All money raised will go to scholarships for graduating seniors at NMRHS pursuing a higher education.

The Scholarship Foundation has given over $1 million to over 1,900 graduating seniors since 1964. Last year the foundation gave out scholarships to 110 deserving seniors totaling $64,200. Consideration for scholarships is based on a financial need, scholastic achievement, school or community involvement and participation in the annual drive. Money is raised for scholarships by the Annual Drive and from very generous businesses and individuals in the communities.

On Saturday, April 7, the day of the Annual Drive, students can pick up their route listings at the Pepperell Community Center, the Ashby Grange, and the high school in Cafeteria B. In addition to canvassing neighborhoods, some students will be at local businesses from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students from all grades are encouraged to participate.

Students will be going door-to-door, but if your house is missed or you are away on Saturday April 7, donations may also be mailed to: NMRS Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 715, Townsend, MA 01469. For more information please contact Marcia Tessier at (978) 597- 8701 or Jeanne Wholey at (978) 433-6112.

Local students win essay and poster contest

The Townsend VFW Post 6538 Ladies Auxiliary is pleased to announce the local winners in its "Our Flag is Called Old Glory" essay and poster contests.

The essay entry written by Ashley Considine of Townsend, a student at the Squannacook Elementary School, placed first in the essay contest for grade 5 students.

The winning entry in the poster contest for students in grades 3 and 4 were submitted by Victoria Pappas, winning a $15 cash award. Second place honors and the $10 award were earned by Stephanie Mullin. Pappas and Mullin both reside in Townsend and attend Squannacook Elementary School.

Winners will be honored at an open house and awards ceremony later in the school year.