Selectmen seek person for Board of Health
      The Town of Westminster has a vacancy on the Board of Health, which is an elected position, so the Selectmen are seeking letters of interest. This appointment is good until the next town election. Anyone interested in the position should submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen and th...
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Anniversary Committee announces items for sale
      Westminster's 250th Anniversary Committee has commemorative items available for sale, making great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. The price list is as follows: Lapel Pins, $Coins, $8 each or two for $15; and Travel Mugs, $9. Items are available at the Town Hall the Town Clerk's Office and ...
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Vehicle stickers extended
      The Westminster Public Works Commission has extended the expiration date for vehicle stickers expiring Dec. 31. These stickers will be valid for one additional year, expiring Dec. 31, 2008.
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From Fitchburg to Boston: A $150 million upgrade
TEXT BY JASON LEFFERTS/DESIGN BY SCOTT DAVIS
      Local officials hope that the $75 million Gov. Deval Patrick included in his transportation bond bill last month for the Fitchburg commuter rail line will kick start the effort speed up the line. Officials have created a "locally preferred alternative" list that outlines priority projects.
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Officials try team building
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
      It was a series of team building activities for the joint group of board members from the towns and the regional school district on Tuesday night at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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School Events
Monday, Dec. 17, through Friday, Dec. 21,
      Oakmont Regional High School Monday, Dec. 17 - Overlook Middle School Holiday Concert, 7 p.m.
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Donate books at Oakmont
      The Oakmont Regional High School in Ashburnham has partnered with Got Books to place a drop-off donation and reuse container for residents, businesses, schools, libraries, and others that want to contribute books they no longer have a use for.
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Applewild student's artwork featured in 'The Painted Tea Set'
      Many Applewild fifth grade students are now published artists with the newest publication "The Painted Tea Set." The book, a recent publication by Youthinkwell, a non-profit publishing company, is the story of a disgruntled artist who travels through time to find the true meaning of life, include...
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Spartan Scuttlebutt:
By Greg Smith OAKMONT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
      Spartan of the Month - School Committee's Student Voice When tuning into Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee meetings, viewers may notice a young lady who frequently gives the Student Advisory Council report. That student is Amanda Wrigley, this year's chairperson of the Oakmont St...
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