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The three candidates for the vacant seat on the Westminster Board of Selectmen showed their differences in budgeting town as philosophies and development in they spoke to members of the Ashburnham- Laila Michaud, one of the candidates, spoke out against expanding commerce spo in town, preferring a focus on industrial development. de More...

(WEDNESDAY, 6:21 P.M.) Ashburnham Selectman Jonathan Dennehy will be resigning next month from the Board of Selectmen after accepting a new job. Dennehy is expecting to turn in his formal resignation within the next few days, with it taking effect in January. More...

Local town and school officials are not optimistic about the pending results of the state budget reductions, as they prepare to cut local and school services. The cuts Gov. Deval Patrick announced last week will decrease services both school transportation reimbursement, library funding and payments to towns in lieu of taxes on state-owned land. More...


Ashburnham remind residents and other drivers that the winter parking bans begin on Sunday, Nov. 15, and runs through Thursday, April 1. There is no parking on any public streets from midnight to 5 a.m. in Ashburnham. More...
6 FRIDAY An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. Call (800) 448-3543. 6 The Nashua River More...
State did cut locally
Gov. Deval Patrick did not, in fact, hold local communities and school districts harmless when he cut $600 million from the state budget last week. More...
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Art Museum has two new flexible and fun art classes for children. Friday Fun Studio, for ages nine through 12, will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and runs until Dec. 11. Sunday Studio, for ages six through 12, from be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and runs until Dec. 27. More...
(Clockwis e fro m left ) Oakmont ’s Sean Iaco bone t ri es to hold off North Middle sex’s Steve J ulius while ba ttl i ng for a loo se ball during action on Frid More...
To celebrate Halloween, Overlook Middle School’s Spirit Council hosted a Monster Dash, which not only recognized students for their speed on the cross country course but also for their creative in their costumes. More...
Tuesday, Oct. 27 1:29 p.m. Fitchburg - Out On Investigation 2:38 p.m. Sherbert Road - Medical Emergency 4:27 p.m. High Street - Complaint 5:42 p.m. Walk-In - Request To Speak With Officer 5:52 p.m. Tuckerman Road - Assist Citizen 6:24 p.m. High Street - Out On Investigation 8:12 p.m. Phone - Request To Speak With Officer 8:16 p.m. More...
Loved the outdoors, family and music
ASHBURNHAM — Wayne A. DeVeau, 54, of Ashburnham, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. More...
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. The children’s room and nursery will be available during the time of the service. More...
Ashburnham Board of Selectmen Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Top Story: Some of the first words said by state Sen. Stephen Brewers reflected the tone of the meeting Selectmen had with the two legislators - “This is a bleak budget.” More...
Princeton and Westminster concluded their year-long joint 250th anniversary celebrations with a gala concert Oct. More...