Communication or lack there of
Editorial
      Who gets to make the decision about how to distribute the town's money? This is the question that has plagued the most recent budget season. In both Ashburnham and Westminster, town officials have been looking over the fine details of the budget to a degree that has not happened of the last few y...
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Reader's Comments on Journal Poll Question
What would you like to see done with the former town hall in Westminster?
      To the Editor: I think the town should find some way to convert it into a youth center for the children in town. With some care and responsibility from the town people, new and old, this would make a great place for our children to go to.
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A note to Westminster voters, library users
      To the Editor: On behalf of the staff of the Forbush Memorial Library, this is a sincere "thank you" to Westminster voters for voting in favor of the Library renovations. It will be wonderful to have all of the problems repaired at the same time.
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COMMUNITY JOURNAL QUESTION OF THE WEEK
      Are you paying any attention to the debate about the town budgets? Yes, I try to always watch the meetings. Yes, I talk to people on the boards. No, but I will as town meeting gets closer. No, I won't care until I get my tax bill.
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Is downtown worth saving?
SpeakOut
Stephen D. Lothrop WESTMINSTER
      Driving down Main Street the other day on a Saturday morning I noticed something about downtown Westminster. It had been bothering me for quite some time and I couldn't put my finger on it. Population aside, why does downtown Westminster 'feel different' than the downtown of Concord, Mass. and Ke...
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Thank you for the recognition
      To the Editor: On April 2, the Ashburnham and Westminster Rotary Club presented awards to the Employee's of the Year at a dinner banquet. I was overwhelmed with honor and felt I did not adequately thank everyone. I would like to thank Karen Murphy for nominating me, giving me opportunities to exc...
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Family says support is overwhelming
      To the Editor: Dear Ashburnham/Westminster Communities, our Family and Friends, The hockey benefit was absolutely amazing. We couldn't believe how many people came out to support our family and how incredibly generous you all were. Everyone has been so kind to Rachel and our family. We don't eve...
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