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February 26, 2010 / Front Page

Layover station location still being debated after grant award

Future commuter rail extension at Fitchburg-Westminster line gets funding

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Officials at the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority are willing to work with Westminster town officials and residents on the location and the design for a layover area for trains associated with the future Wachusett Station. More...

School committee certify budget with plans cut

Ashburnham officials give preliminary agreement to traditional funding method

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

After meeting with town officials from Ashburnham and Westminster, members of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee voted to certify a $28.4 million budget Tuesday. More...

Special Sections

People & Events

CALENDAR

26 FRIDAY Explore Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, and Buddhism by looking at art in the exhibition, “Illuminating: Spiritual Symbols and Stories” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. More...

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Opinion

The importance of peaceful games

Editorial

Much of the time, we hear the negative stories about athletes that think they do not have to obey the rules, whether they are professionals, college or high school students, or even the youngest of youth players and their parents. More...

Take the time take the census

By Sen. Jennifer Flanagan

I want to take this opportunity to express to you the importance of the 2010 Census. More...

Stolz won’t seek state rep. office

Letters to the Editor

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Sports

Local skaters synchronize their moves

Local skaters recently showed their style during the 26th annual Synchronized Skating Eastern Sectional Championships at the Paul E. Tsongas Arena in Lowell. More...

Oakmont Outlaws start indoor training for teams

On Saturdays until March 20, the Oakmont Outlaws traveling soccer program will hold indoor training sessions for their 2010 Spring teams. More...

20th Annual Central Mass Open Karate Tournament

The 20th Annual Central Mass Open Karate Tournament will be held at Gardner High School on Saturday, March 13, and is being hosted by Mike and Sue Sonia of Sterling Martial Arts. More...

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Schools

Taking center stage at Monty Tech

FITCHBURG — Musical theater is again taking center stage at Monty Tech as the drama club presents a production of the musical, “Once On This Island.” More...

Scholarship available for those considering education

A scholarship is available for a female graduating from a local high school. She must be accepted to attend Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg and be majoring in education. More...

Mount Wachusett students earn high honors

The following Ashburnham and Westminster residents were named to the Mount Wachusett Community College President’s List for the 2009 fall semester, meaning they completed a minimum of 12 semester credits and maintained a grade point average of 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

Selectmen won’t interfere with ZBA cell tower decision

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

A dozen resident asked selectmen Monday to tell the Zoning Board of Appeals to reject a proposed cell tower at the base of Wachusett Mountain and to have the ZBA present the telecommunications company alternative locations. More...

Rabies Clinic to be held

An Annual Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Westminster Fire Station, 7 South St., Westminster. Cost $10 cash or check that is payable to G.A.C.C. More...

Historical Society hosts maple sugar program

The Westminster Historical Society will meet Saturday, March 13, at the home of Bob Mason, 201 West Princeton Road. Everyone is invited to gather between 1 and 3 p.m. More...

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Three contested races take shape in Ashburnham

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The vacant seats on the Board of Selectmen and the Municipal Light Board both have contested elections coming out of the town caucus on Monday. More...

Newcomers oust incumbents at Westminster caucus

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Newcomers fared well at Westminster’s town caucus on Monday night, as many incumbents were not nominated for re-election in April. More...

News

Stolz decides he cannot run for state rep. seat

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

News radio host Hank Stolz will not run for state representative, after all. More...

Evangelidis kicks off sheriff campaign

Lewis Evangelidis focused on his years of experience working for public safety as a prosecutor and as a legislator as he formally kicked-off his campaign for Worcester County Sheriff on Tuesday. More...

Residents nominate favorite places

BOSTON—Residents are encouraged to nominate their favorite places in Massachusetts. More...

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Living Well

It’s ‘Curtains’ at Theatre at the Mount

GARDNER — Theatre at the Mount launches its 2010 season with the Tony Award-winning musical whodunit-comedy “Curtains.” The script was written by Rupert Holmes, lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander. More...

Haiti Relief Benefit by Rotary Club to feature Maverick Street Band

FITCHBURG — A benefit concert, for Haiti Relief, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Stratos G. Dukakis Performing Arts Center, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Westminster Road/Route 2A. More...

Fitchburg Library hosts gluten free baking demonstration

FITCHBURG — Ellen Allard will visit the Fitchburg Public Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Tuesday, Feb. 16 3:28 a.m. Maple Avenue - Alarm, Burglar 3:48 a.m. Puffer Street - Parking Violation 9:52 a.m. South School Street - Medical Emergency 10:37 a.m. High Street - Alarm, Burglar 12:01 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Florence B. (Derosier) Forand, 93

Lived most of life in Fitchburg; worked for Charlton Furniture

FITCHBURG — Florence B. (Derosier) Forand, 93, of Fitchburg, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Legends Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness. She was born on Sept. More...

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