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April 3, 2009 / Front Page

Ice storm debris ready for pickup

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Yvon and Elaine Ouellette have spent many hours through the course of the winter cleaning up their yard and some of the public area on the edge of their Overlook Avenue property in Westminster. More...

Web Update: Bourque cannot play at Benefit

(THURSDAY, 5 P.M.) More...

Marching toward the game

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Once again the local teachers will take to the ice against the police officers in this year's Community Benefit Game. More...

A little bit of art on this note

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

A group of local artists is using a new project to spread art and benefit local non-profit groups. More...

Special Sections

Arts & Entertainment

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Celebrate children each and every day

The 11th annual Young Children's Festival will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at Overlook Middle School, 10 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. More...

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Living Well

April events at Ashburnham's COA

The Ashburnham Council on Aging will offer six trips in April. Unless otherwise noted, trips start from the Center at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. More...

Westminster COA news, events

On Friday, April 3, the Council on Aging will host the second breakfast in this year's Senior Series Breakfast. The service for breakfast starts at 8 a.m. More...

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Sports

In the Spotlight

Opening the lacrosse season

Name: Amanda Gauin Hometown: Ashburnham Age: 15 School: Oakmont Regional High School Family: Mom - Debbi; Dad - Mark; Sister - Jillian Sport (Current): Lacrosse Team and League: ORHS, varsity Other sports: More...

Date set for Farrell basketball tournament

The date for the Seventh Annual Dan Farrell Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament has been set for the Saturday, May 30. The money raised during the event will go to two $1,500 scholarships for members of Oakmont's Class of 2009. More...

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, April 3 3:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Spring Track at Lunenburg High 3:30 p.m. Girls' Varsity Spring Track vs. Lunenburg High Monday, April 6 3:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Baseball at West Boylston High 3:30 p.m. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Tuesday, March 24 12:36 a.m. Winter Street, Winchendon - Medical Emergency 9:35 a.m. Ashby Road - Complaint, Could Not Locate 2:40 p.m. Murdock Avenue, Winchendon - Assist Other Agency 4:04 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Andrew W. Waugh, 75

Worked in the lumber industry; enjoyed dancing

ASHBURNHAM — Andrew W. Waugh, 75, died on March 23, 2009, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Mr. More...

Patricia Ann (Consalvo) Brown, 56

Worked for Leominster Post Office; enjoyed her family

LEOMINSTER — Patricia "Patty" Ann (Consalvo) Brown, 56, of Leominster, died Friday, March 27, 2009, in her home after a nine-year battle with cancer. More...

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Ashburnham

New firefighters to go to town meeting vote of approval

Selectmen say voters should have a say on federal grant

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Concerns about the potential long-term impact of the staffing costs for the fire department led selectmen to put the matter into the hands of the voters at the Annual Town Meeting in May. More...

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Westminster

Westminster Cultural Council needs members

The Westminster Cultural Council needs new members and is seeking those who want a great opportunity to be a positive force in the local cultural scene. More...

Eddy's serves up some chowder

Eddy's Chowder House will serve corn, fish, and clam chowder every Friday during Lent at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 10 Church St., Westminster. The eat-in or takeout menu includes 12 oz. cups fro $3, 16 oz. (pints) for $4, and 32 oz. More...

Berube promoted at Workers' Credit

Betty-Ann Berube of Westminster was promoted to assistant branch manager of Workers' Credit Union's North Main Street branch in Leominster. More...

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Two picked as finalists for TA

(TUESDAY, 2:45 P.M.) The Town Administrator Search Committee announced its two picks as finalists for the vacant leadership position on Monday night. The two candidates - Douglas Briggs of Rutland and Christopher Ryan of Warwick More...

WEB UPDATE: Selectmen vote to remove potential grant from warrant

(THURSDAY, 5:04 P.M.) A vote by the selectmen on Wednesday took the possibility of voters deciding on the possible expansion of the fire department off the town meeting ballot. Selectmen are concerned about the long-term impacts of a four year $300, More...

Overtime requests cut to level budget

Selectmen will not rescind senior center money

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The heads of the three largest departments in Westminster made significant cuts to their overtime and expense budgets to help the town cut $100,000 and balance the 2010 fiscal budget. More...

People & Events

CALENDAR

3 FRIDAY St. Anna Parish will serve a baked haddock dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster. Cost is $8, $4 children under 12. "Wine tasting - California Dreaming" will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Seniors encouraged to support money for proposed center

To the Editor: Westminster Seniors: You are needed at the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 1 p.m. Westminster Elementary School, 9 Academy Hill Road. More...

Library has many events as it reopens on Main Street

To the Editor: The Forbush Memorial Library reopened on April 1, at the Main Street location, one year to the day after generous Westminster taxpayers voted the money to renovate the exterior of the building. More...

All invited to Easter services

To The Editor: The Ashburnham Community Church would like to invite one and all to join us for services during the Easter season: On Palm/Passion Sunday, there will be a "Pot-Luck" breakfast at 8 a.m. More...

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Schools

A little bit of competition

(Left) Kate Magee gets a shot off during the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to celebrate the Westminster 250th Anniversary Celebration. The 3-on-3 Tourney took place at Oakmont on Friday, March 27. More...

Students to take steps to end hunger

By Jackie Bresnahan JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Twenty miles of walking, fun, and giving back inspired students from Oakmont Regional High School to participate in this year's upcoming Walk for Hunger. More...

School Events

Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10

Westminster Elementary School Wednesday, April 8 - PTO Spaghetti Supper, 4 to 7 p.m. Oakmont Regional High School Wednesday, April 8 - District Concert Night More...

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