Brewer appointed as vice chairman on Ways and Means
      Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) announced that newly elected Senate President Therese Murray has named him Assistant Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. In this position, Brewer will be intimately involved in preparing the Senate Budget for its release in May.
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Helping the music play
     Alice J. Sibley, the branch manager of Athol Savings Banks, (right) gives the donation of $300 to Patricia and Michael Fredericks for their piano concert series, which premiers for the 22nd season on Sunday, April 29. Journal Photo/Caitlyn Kelleher
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Community News
      Conservation Trust to hold annual meeting The Ashburnham Conservation Trust will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, in Overlook Middle School, Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham.
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Police warn of mail scam
      Ashburnham Police are concerned about a number of complaints from residents about fraudulent scams in the mail. There have been a number of letters mailed to town residents from MGD Claims Centre Payment Processing Center out of Sacramento, Ca. and with a return address of Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
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Learning the ropes
     Massachusetts Environmental Police Sgt. Mary Walker talks about how to properly tow a boat during a recent boat safety course. Ashburnham Police sponsored the five-night boating safety course at the VMS Building that was attended by more than 60 people. Journal Photo/Caitlyn Kelleher
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Community News
      Public meeting on Draft Resource Management Plan scheduled The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in partnership with the Department of Fish and Game, the towns of Ashby and Ashburnham, the Ashby Land Trust, and the Ashburnham Conservation Trust will hold a public meeting regarding t...
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