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Briggs proposes water-sewer billing change

Says families could save 21 percent
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
Average water and sewer customers may see a reduction in their bill in October. At a meeting Tuesday, Town Administrator Douglas Briggs presented Water and Sewer Commissioners and the Board of Selectmen with a new way to bill customers. More...

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People & Events

CALENDAR

17 FRIDAY The 10th annual F-Troop Inc. Summerfest Run will be held today. Sign up begins at 10 a.m. at American Harley Davidson, 1437 Central St., Leominster. The run leaves at 11 a.m. (sharp) and returns at 1 p.m. More...

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Time to party at Kidz PartyPalooza

FITCHBURG — The fifth annual Kidz PartyPalooza will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Riverfront Park, Boulder Drive. More...

Throughout the Area

F-Troop to host Summerfest Run LEOMINSTER — The 10th annual F-Troop Inc. Summerfest Run will be held Sunday, July 19. Sign up for the run begins at 10 a.m. at American Harley Davidson, 1437 Central St., Leominster. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Improving the money flow

For the last few years the water and sewer rates in Ashburnham have increased at nearly breakneck speed, creating what some say are the highest rates in the state. More...

Speak Out

Local electrical company opens new green options to customers
STAN HARRIOTT

To Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant Customers: Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant has been successful in joining the Massachusetts Renewable Trust, which will allow our customers access to funds provided by the trust for renewable energy More...

Question Of the Week

Cast your vote at thecommunityjournal.com

What would encourage you to buy locally grown or raised food? Easy access to farmers' markets or farm stands • Cheaper prices than the grocery store Knowing the farmers • Nothing because the grocery store is easier More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Thursday, July 2 1:25 p.m. Main Street - Assist Citizen 7:08 p.m. Winchendon Road - Suspicious Activity Friday, July 3 4:23 a.m. More...

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Obituaries

Victor G. "Vic" Blanchette, Jr., 71

Worked for Simplex; active in softball league

TEMPLETON — Victor G. "Vic" Blanchette, Jr., 71, of Brooksvillage Road, died Monday, July 13, 2009, in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Gardner on Feb. More...

Fleurette G. (Beauchemin) Roy, 89

Enjoyed her family; card playing and traveling

WESTMINSTER — Fleurette G. (Beauchemin) Roy, 89, of Carpenter Lane, died peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, following a short illness. More...

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Worship

WORSHIP COLUMN

ASHBY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at the Common in Ashby. If you are seeking a Christian worship service and fellowship, please join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. (July 5th through September 6th) for worship service. More...

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Westminster

Special legislation needed to validate town meeting actions

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Westminster selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to send a letter to Gov. More...

The boys of summer start season

(Left) Westminster's Hunter Weismann spent some time sp on the mound during the opening game of Westm Westminster's Jimmy Fund Little League season. Westminster too took the opening game with a 15-13 win in Athol on Tue Tuesday, July 14. More...

Two locals play in Bay State games

Anna Porpora a member of the Central Mass. lacrosse team, runs with the ball during a game against the South Coastal team. Porpora was one of two Oakmont lacrosse players selected for the Bay State Games' Central Mass team. More...

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Dear Reader:

It is the middle of July and the sun seems finally to be shining. It is time for us to share The Community Journal with each of you. Some of you are subscribers who receive the paper in your mailbox every week. More...

Vikings, Knights and Swords, Oh My!

Fun and learning all summer at the Higgins Armory Museum
By Caroline Keras JOURNAL CORRESPONDANT

The Tall Ships may have left Boston, but Central Massachusetts will have different seafaring visitor on its hands when the Vikings take over the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester on Saturday. More...

News

Summer beach party

The 250th Anniversary Committee is throwing another summer party and this time it is at the beach. The Crocker Pond Recreation Area will be open for a Family Day on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

A cappella concert to come to Oakmont

The Hyannis Sound, Cape Cod's Boys of Summer, will be performing an a cappella concert in August at Oakmont Regional High School to benefit the Oakmont-Overlook Marching Spartans. More...

It's casting time for Busytown

The Theatre at the Mount will hold auditions for the fall touring production, "Busytown," based on the books by Richard Scarry. In the play, Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? More...

Sholan Farms to feature fun and entertainment for entire family

LEOMINSTER — A patriotic summer musical show will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster. Dan Clark (The Singing Trooper), along with Mary Clark will entertain the audience. More...

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Schools

School committee wants to know details of next cuts

"I think we are going to be more active in this budget than ever before." — KEITH GLENNY ASHBURNHAM-WESTMINSTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee members agree they needed details before they would consider recertifying and locking in a lower budget for the school district. More...

Students learn about biodiversity in schoolyard

The kindergarteners through fifth graders at the John R. Briggs Elementary School participated in the first annual Briggs BioBlitz at the beginning of June. More...

FSC holds graduation for Class of 2009

Ashburnham: Julie A. Arnold, Masters in Education, special education; Cailin A. Boucher, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Renee Caldwell, Bachelor of Science Education, early childhood education; Nathan W. More...

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Ashburnham

Ready, set, grow!

Farmers' market opens Monday
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The organizers of the Ashburnham Farmers' Market are ready for business. Opening day is Monday at Winchester Park. More...

AWCA-TV seeks more space at ORHS

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The board of directors and staff of the Ashburnham- Westminster Community Access television channels believe they are ready to expand operations. More...

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