February 8, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Aubuchon celebrates 100th birthday

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
Over the course of the last 100 years, more than 74 family members among four generations have stood for their family's name as they worked for Aubuchon Hardware. On Feb. 9, 1908, William E. Aubuchon, Sr., opened the doors of 112 Fairmont St. More...

Committee discusses full-day kindergarten

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee continued the discussion about whether to implement full-day kindergarten as part of the upcoming budget at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. More...

Special Sections

People & Events

CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CHOICE Love is in the Air The following community events celebrate Valentine's Day in style More...

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Opinion

Editorial

100 years and community service

Many times in business the focus is on reporting the financial down swings, the concerns about the big box stores and other economic struggles. This weekend we get to do something special. More...

SpeakOut

Former Oakmont guidance director
Dick Mackey GUIDANCE DIRECTOR, OAKMONT 1968-1993 RETIRED WESTMINSTER

I would like to commend Mr. More...

Parents to step up in response to teachers

To the Editor: If you ask any eighth grader at Overlook Middle School what they can't wait for it would be the end of the year trip, graduation and the graduation dance. More...

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Obituaries

Pierre V. Antonelli, 59

Enjoyed spending time with family

FITCHBURG - Pierre V. Antonelli, 59, of Fitchburg, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Health Alliance Hospital/Leominster after he was stricken ill while driving on Route 2. He was born on Feb. More...

Lawrence N. Reed, 90

Enjoyed spending time with family

FITCHBURG - Lawrence N. Reed, 90, of Fifth Mass Turnpike, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at home after an illness. He was born in Westminster on Nov. 21, 1917, the son of the late Leslie and Faye (Hurd) Reed. More...

Franklin J. Stout, 90

Was U.S. veteran; former journalist and teacher

ASHBURNHAM - Franklin J. Stout, 90, of Ashburnham, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. Mr. Stout was a former editor of the Leominster Enterprise, editorial writer and columnist for the Fitchburg Sentinel, regional editor of the Scranton, Pa. More...

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Worship

Unitarian Universalist Church opens doors for Peace Sanctuary

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner has opened its doors as a Peace Sanctuary. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the church will be open to those in the community who wish to pray, meditate or think about world peace. More...

WORSHIP COLUMN

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 service and Sunday school. Nursery care available. More...

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Westminster

Selectmen support benches for Town Common

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Westminster Selectmen made two decisions on Wednesday, Jan. 30, trying to resolve the extended debate of whether to put memorial benches on the Town Common. More...

Committee being formed

The Board of Selectmen is in the process of forming a Memorial Committee to study and develop proposed guidelines and procedures for consideration by the Board in adopting a policy for authorizing the placement of memorials (veterans' or otherwise) More...

May announces re-election plans

Lance D. May, Republican State Committeeman for the Worcester-Middlesex Senatorial District, has announced his candidacy for re-election. The Senatorial District consists of the towns of Westminster, Ashby, Bolton, Clinton (prect. More...

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Antonioni not seeking re-election for senate

Many consider competing for the seat, Rice says he will not run
By Jason Lefferts JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Three House members and two other potential candidates say they are looking at running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Robert Antonioni (D-Leominster), and Rep. More...

Federal agencies suggests rail funding

By Jason Lefferts JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

After the federal government this week committed funding for the expansion of the commuter rail in Boston, eyes to a transportation bond bill that sits on Beacon Hill. More...

News

News Analysis

Antonioni's departure a stage for high-powered race
Jason Lefferts JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

The early stages of the race to replace Sen. Robert Antonioni in this fall's election will start with a dash from candidates seeking support - and cash - from local power brokers, a situation that may give area House members an advantage. More...

Spartan Scuttlebutt:

Spartan of the Month - Bringing light to the darkness
By Greg Smith OAKMONT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Sometimes life's difficulties and challenges bring out the best in people. In December the Oakmont family was stunned and saddened when we heard of the death of Jordyn Kalagher, a wonderful young lady. More...

School Events

Monday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 15

Meetinghouse Elementary School Friday, Feb. 15 - No school, Staff Development Day Westminster Elementary School Friday, Feb. 15 - No school, Staff Development Day J.R. Briggs Elementary School Wednesday, Feb. 13 - PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m. More...

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Sports

In the Spotlight

Shooting towards the Olympics

Name: Jillian Cotter Hometown: Ashburnham Age: 17 School: Oakmont Regional High School Family: Mom - Nancy; Dad - Bob; Sister - Jen; Brother - Chris Sport (Current): Ice hockey Team and League: ORHS, More...

Girls' are making an impact

(Top) The Oakmont's Girls Ice Hockey team is short staffed this season with only eight players but are playing a full complement of games. More...

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, Feb. 8 5:30 p.m. Boys' Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Murdock 7 p.m. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Murdock Saturday, Feb. 9 8:30 a.m. More...

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Ashburnham

MEETING MATTERS

ASHBURNHAM BOARD OF SELECTMEN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007
Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter

Top Story: Selectmen ask Department of Public Works Director Don Ouellette to present three options to voters on how to repair the roads and how to pay for it. More...

For the next good read

Ashburnham resident and event organizer, Louise Reid, has been busy collecting hundreds of donated books in many categories for a month-long book sale to be held at the Ashburnham Senior Center, 1 Memorial Drive. Hours for the sales will be 9 a.m. More...

Ashburnham Council on Aging February events

The Ashburnham Council on Aging (COA) provides numerous services for the senior citizens in town, most at little or no cost. The Ashburnham Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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