The three brothers have worked the farm together since they were children. Charlie, Evan and Philip Rossbach run the only dairy farm in Townsend - Dew-More on Turnpike Road, not far from the center of town. The farm was farms are running dry established in 1938 and houses 250 cows, 150 of them ... More...
Selectmen gave the word on Monday to start preparing for the public safety building construction and Town Hall renovation to begin late this spring. In two 3-0 votes the selectmen authorized signing a contract with M. O'Connor Contracting for the Town Hall project, and to send a letter of intent t... More...
During an emotional meeting on Tuesday, library trustees tried to determine the best course of action in hiring a new director but did not hire anyone. The trustees came to the meeting with different goals. Chairman Walter Haney began the discussion on the library director saying he thought it was... More...
The traditional folktale, "The Tale of Three Trees," as retold by Angela Elwell Hunt, brings the experience of Easter to the stage through storytelling and dance at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, April 6 (Good Friday), in the Guild Hall Theatre, Christ Church, 569 Main St., Fitchburg. More...
To the Editor: Spring has sprung, and baby animals are exploring their big new world. Here's what to do if you spot a baby animal: - Wait and watch. Most baby birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer, and other animals don't need humans' help- their parents are usually nearby. More...
The halls of the Overlook Middle School in Ashburnham looked anything but school-day like on Saturday as the Ashburnham-Westminster Community Partnership for Children held their 9th annual Young Children's Festival. Exhibitors set up booths promoting fun, hands-on activities and crafts for the you... More...
(Top) Oakmont Pitcher Sara Haimila warms-up while teammate Lindsey Bridge is up at bat during the softball team's game against Leominster on Tuesday, April 3. Leominster won 13-0. (Left) Haimila pitched for Oakmont during their opening game for the 2007 Spring Season. (Above) Oakmont's Randi Swihart... More...
Week of March 25 through 31 Sunday, March 25 12:08 a.m., Ashby State Road - Fitchburg PD requested officers to assist with fight in progress. Fitchburg cancelled response. 5:35 a.m., Main Street - Alarm activation. 10:02 a.m., Mason Road - General services. 10:22 a.m. More...
HOLDEN - Leonard S. Stark Sr., 73, of Port Charlotte, Fla. died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care in Venice, Fla. He was born in Holden, to John and Elin Stark. Mr. Stark was a U.S. Navy veteran. He moved to the Port Charlotte area 20 years ago from Boylston. He w... More...
ASBHY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at The Common, in Ashby. If you are seeking Christian worship, service and fellowship, please join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for worship and Sunday School. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7. Th... More...
Selectmen took the first step on Monday to fill the Town Administrator Kevin Paicos' position while he is on active duty with the United States National Guard. Selectmen plan to hire an interim administrator and will not attempt to perform Piacos' duties themselves. More...
Nick Hay, not Ken Burstall, will take on former Selectman Preston Baker in the upcoming town election for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Hay and Baker are running for the seat that Lorraine Emerson currently holds. Emerson has decided not to run for a third term. More...
A Fitchburg State College lesson became a learning moment for not only artist Ann Marie Labollita but also for 18 Ashby children. Labollita, an Asbhy resident, is a certified art teacher in Massachusetts and is teaching students out of her studio, The Artful Hand Studio. As part of keeping her cer... More...
Townsend United Methodist to celebrate outdoor Easter service The community is invited to attend an outdoor sunrise service at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 8, Easter morning, beside the Cooperage, on the Townsend Harbor Pond, corner of Route 119 and South Street in Townsend Harbor. There will be a serv... More...
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