Historical Society to decide what to do with Meetinghouse building
A couple of Ashburnham residents and members of the town's Historical Society are taking the lead and asking the public to help the general membership of the Historical Society decided to save -- or not to save -- the Historic Meetinghouse on Main Street. More...
Bech focuses message on gas prices, health care, local representation
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
Nathan Bech is the sole name appearing on the Republican primary ballot for a seat serving Ashburnham and Westminster as their representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. "I want to go to Washington to work hard," he said. More...
The decision has been made to only open the Ashburnham Town Hall four days a week with extended hours on Tuesday through Thursday. The move comes as a way to retain employees' hours but also to reduce costs in operating the building, as a way to save money as the town looks to cut more than $400,000. More...
Singer/songwriter Tom Rush will perform in concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. Sponsored by the Ashburnham Conservation Trust. Tickets can be purchased online or by going to the Ashburnham Family Pharmacy prescription counter on Main Street in Ashburnham. Tickets are $25. For details, call (978) 827- 6427 or visit www.ashburnhamconservationtrust.org. More...
Narranganset Class of 1988 plans reunion The Narragansett Regional High School Class of 1988 is planning a 20th class reunion for the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend starting on Saturday, Nov. 29. For more information, contact Lauren (Schlapak) Hubbard at (781) 662-3305 or by e-mail at laurenhubb@gmail.com or Danielle (Laperriere) Hill at (978) 368-6141. More...
Even as businesses struggle because of rising fuel costs (which are thankfully decreasing for the moment) and farms are struggling with high feed costs for the animals, it seems like this may be the time to think small. Thinking small does not mean losing creative energy, but instead thinking about getting a strong, repetitive market. More...
FITCHBURG - As Applewild School heads into its 51st year, it welcomes new teachers and staff, many of whom are already familiar faces on campus. More...
Ashburnham Monday, Aug. 25, to Monday, Sept. 1 Thursday, Aug. 21 9:41 A.M. Request To Speak With Officer 11:32 A.M. Request To Speak With Officer 1:48 P.M. Request To Speak With Officer 2:10 P.M. More...
FITCHBURG — Dorothy M. (Hildreth) Pennery, 94, of 43 Everett St. Ext., died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at her daughter's home in Brimfield after an illness. She was born on July 31, 1914, in Worcester, the daughter of Charles H. and Mae (Patrick) Hildreth. 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 9 a.m. (summer schedule from July 6th through Aug. 31st.) The children's room and nursery is available during the time of the service. More...
The Zoning Board of Appeals has given their approval to the Bresnahan Scouting and Community Center, but that approval was conditional based on the plans presented to them. The ZBA had to review the proposal for the building being proposed for the small town-owned lot on the corner of River and Main streets because the lot is smaller than allowed by zoning regulations. More...
The Westminster Garden Club will be visiting Hartman Herb Farm, located at 1026 Old Dana Road, Barre, on Saturday, Sept. 13. A guided tour will be conducted at 10 a.m. Carpool arrangements will be available. For more information about the Garden Club or the tour of Hartman Herb Farm, please contact the Westminster Historical Society at (978) 874-5569 Mondays from 7 to 9 p. More...
Sliding into fun
