September 18, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Normandin throws hat into selectmen's race

Peter Normandin, a local real estate investor, announced Monday he will run in the special election for the Board of Selectmen. Normandin, the former owner of Ranor Inc. More...

Sportsmen, state preserve 900 acres

The forest area and wetlands used by the Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club around Rindge Road in Ashburnham have been permanently protected. More...

Special Sections

Opinion

Big shoes to fill

Editorial

Thomas O'Toole's pending departure from the Westminster Board of Selectmen could open up an interesting race … if Westminster residents decide to run. More...

WAVE may be capping

To the Editor: Dear Citizens of Westminster and Ashburnham, WAVE (Westminster, Ashburnham Value Education) has been raising private funds to provide grants for educational projects in our two communities for over 15 years. More...

Thanks to Berube

To the Editor: This summer, 58 New York City children found out once again just how special summer is in the Montachusett region. More...

Schools

School Events

Saturday, Sept. 19 through Friday, Sept. 25 Westminster Elementary School Monday, Sept. 21 - Half Day for Professional Development; Friday, Sept. 25 - Music rehearsals for 250th parade, 3:15 p.m. More...

Local woman received award for 9-11 poem

Westminster resident Dolores Ouellette won an honorable mention award in Mount Wachusett Community College's recent contest for her poem commemorating the anniversary of Sept. 11. More...

Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Wednesday, Sept. 9 11:48 a.m. Proctor Street - Medical Emergency 1:56 p.m. Page Avenue - Domestic Disturbance Arrest: Jason Houde, 34; Address: 6 Page Ave.; Charges: A&B, Intimidate Witness 4:03 p.m. More...

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...

Westminster

Enjoy the Westminster Farmers' Market

The Westminster Farmers' Market is open every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. on Academy Hill Road, Westminster. This market will run rain or shine from now until Oct. 30. More...

Selectmen pick a new face for planner position

Westminster selectmen voted unanimously Monday to offer the position of town planner to David Holtzman after interviewing four candidates for the job. The selectmen conducted the interview on Wednesday, Sept. More...

Legislators reviewing insanity-plea law

Westminster Police Officer Ralph LeBlanc is working with two legislators to create language he hopes will allow a criminal defendant to be found both guilty and insane. More...

O'Toole announces resignation as selectman

Voters to select replacement on Nov. 17

Westminster Selectman Thomas O'Toole formally announced his upcoming resignation from the board on Monday night, saying a change in his job will keep him out of town for most of every week. "I hate to do this, but I have no choice. More...

Mark your ballots

Those who want to have their voices heard need to mark their ballots now. The last days of voting for The Best of North Central are approaching. More...

Sports

Shutting them out

Full Story

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, Sept. 18 3:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Soccer vs. Maynard High 3:30 p.m. Boys' Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Maynard High 3:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Cross Country vs. Gardner High 3:30 p.m. Girls' Varsity Cross Country vs. More...

Monty Tech rally falls short

Late goal spoils Bulldog opener

UPTON — Roman Archambault did not think he struck the ball well enough to find the net. Archambault said he was certain the goalkeeper would be able to pull in the shot. Unfortunately for Monty Tech Monday afternoon, he was wrong. More...

Obituaries

Flora R. (Richardson) Dion, 82

Active with the Girl Scouts; avid Red Sox fan

LEOMINSTER — Flora R. (Richardson) Dion, 82, of Leominster, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in The Highlands, with her family at her side. More...

Ashburnham

Craig, goats place well in New Hampshire 4H fair

During her first year competing with goats, Ashburnham resident Sarah Craig placed in four of the competitions on Saturday at the Hillsborough County 4H Fair. More...

Basket workshop to be held

The Westminster Historical Society will sponsor a Fall Basket Workshop at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at the American Legion Hall, 118 Main St., Westminster. The basket being made will be a seasonal snowman basket. More...

Learn to skate, play lessons starting

Ashburnham-Westminster Youth Hockey is hosting a 10-week Learn to Skate and Learn to Hockey program starting Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon at Cushing Academy's Iorio Arena. The cost for the first 10 week session is $50. More...