Rails to Trails Committee starting to make in roads
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
      The Ashburnham Rails to Trails Committee has sent basic plans to the Massachusetts Highway Department for review before preparing for the next step in the process of designing a trail from Willard Road to Turnpike Road. "We are proceeding along," Paula Gorrell, a member of the Rails to Trails Com...
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LID bylaw proposed, to be voted on at town meeting
By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT
      If adopted, a new bylaw would require developers in Ashburnham to instill Low Impact Development practices into their projects. The LID practices would help to prevent damage that occurs from storm water runoff, a common problem when a plot of land is developed, say many town officials supporting...
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ACC hosts harvest supper
      A Harvest Supper Buffet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Ashburnham Community Church, located at Route 12 and Chapel Street). Turkey with all the fixings, mashed potatoes, winter squash, peas and onions, homemade pies, coffee, tea, and cider will be served.
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Town Hall announces winter closing policy
      The Town Hall offices, which are currently located in the rear of Oakmont Regional High School, will be closed when the schools are closed for snow. Interim Town Administrator Paul Boushell made the announcement during the Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
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