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Three decisive wins in contested Ashburnham races

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM
The voters of Ashburnham elected Ronald Reed in the race for the Board of Selectmen, Linda Ramsdell in the race for the office of town clerk, and Mark Carlisle in the race for the Municipal Light Board. More...

Westminster’s town meeting upcoming

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Westminster voters will face nearly 30 articles at their Town Meeting on Saturday, which include a budget and articles that Selectmen believe will be amended on the floor. More...

Special Sections

People & Events

CALENDAR

The 2010 Annual Mental Health Month Kick-off Event, with special guests to include state Sen. Jennifer Flanagan, will be held at 9 a.m. at Fidelity Bank Community Room... More...

Writers Club always welcomes new members

Wachusett Writers and Poets Club (WWPC) meets every Monday at the Westminster Town Hall, 11 South St., 1 to 3 p.m. unless there is a holiday or the building is closed. A fee of $1 is collected at each meeting. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Superintendent must have board’s complete confidence

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee Chairman David Christianson has repeatedly said that picking a superintendent is among the most important jobs of the school committee. We agree. More...

Speak Out

Voters should get the chance to decide on school funding at the ballot
EMILY DEWEY OAKMONT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, FRESHMAN

Oakmont Regional High School is one of the most renowned schools in the area. Families often move into Westminster and Ashburnham so that their children can receive the excellent education that Oakmont provides. More...

Letters to the Editor

Worthley makes a big impact

To the Editor: More...

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Schools

Local receives scholarship from FSC for Italian studies

FITCHBURG — Laura Storm of Ashburnham was one of 10 students honored with a scholarship by the Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State College. More...

School Events

Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7

Oakmont Regional High School Tuesday, May 4 – AP Spanish exam Wednesday, May 5 – AP calculus exam Thursday, May 6 – AP English and AP Latin exams Westminster Elementary Friday, May 7 – Grade 3 Colonial Day brunch More...

Shedd named to Dean’s List

Martin Shedd of Ashburnham was named to the St. Olaf College Dean’s list for the fall 2009 semester. The Dean’s list recognizes St. Olaf students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale. More...

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Obituaries

Oscar J. Gaudet, 64

Was longtime barber at Salvi’s; enjoyed the sunshine

FITCHBUG — Oscar Gaudet, 64, of 364 Shea St., died Monday, April 26, 2010, in the University of Massachusetts, Memorial Healthcare, Worcester, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family and friends. More...

Victor J. Gionet, 78

Was decorated U.S. veteran; always gave a helping hand

LEOMINSTER — Victor J. Gionet, 78, of Leominster, died Monday, April 26, 2010, in The Keystone Center, Leominster. He was born on June 3, 1931, in Shirley, the son of Joseph and Emma (Lanteigne) Gionet. More...

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Ashburnham

Public: Building should use as little energy as possible while being on budget

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Those attending a public design meeting for the John R. Briggs Elementary School building project on Thursday set some goals for the future project including: making the energy use of the school low if not negligible, on-time and on-budget. More...

Trunk sale to be held at library

The Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library will sponsor a “trunk sale” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at the library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. More...

Rotary announces May programs

During the month of May, the Ashburnham-Westminster Rotary Club will be hosting a series of breakfast meetings at which the leaders of the schools in the district will be discussing the challenges facing their schools in the coming year. More...

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Real Estate

A beautiful home blossoms in Paxton

BY CAITLYN KELLEHER EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

The long-winding driveway that leads to the 11-year-old Colonial-style single family house in Paxton looks out on Cherry Blossom trees and private yard. More...

Doyle joins Maliska Realty Group of Keller Williams

WINCHENDON — Julia Doyle, a real estate sales professional, is now with Maliska Realty Group of Keller Williams. More...

REAL ESTATE LICENSE SCHOOL DATES SET

The Park Place Real Estate School announces the next real estate license class will start on Monday, April 26, and will run Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings until Thursday, May 6. More...

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Committee certifies a lower budget

Voters will be asked for a $350,000 override
By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee members are betting the savings from this year’s budget freeze to help cover $300,000 of next year’s budget. More...

Berlo not selected as future superintendent Committee will decide next step in a week

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee will continue its search for a new superintendent, after a majority of members did not support Robert Berlo’s appointment. More...

News

Ashburnham Election Results

New moderator, board of selectmen, and other Ashburnham officials were elected. More...

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee

Members of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee are elected by looking at the combined votes from Ashburnham and Westminster. This year there were two open seats for Ashburnham residents and two seats for Westminster residents. More...

Hospital hosts education event on asthma

Heywood Hospital is joining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to participate in Asthma Awareness Month, which is May, and World Asthma Day. Heywood Hospital is holding an Asthma Screening and Health Fair on Monday, May 17, from 8 a.m. More...

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Sports

Veterans Inc. 13th annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic

The Veterans Inc. is hosting its thirteenth annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday, May 19, registration starts at 8 a.m. and a 9 a.m. shotgun start at the Heritage Country Club in Charlton. More...

Pop Warner registration upcoming

Oakmont Pop Warner will hold registration event for football and cheering on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Overlook Middle School. Registration forms will be available at the events, or online at oakmontpopwarner. net. More...

THIS WEEK’S GAMES

Friday, April 30 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Varsity Tennis at Fitchburg High 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Varsity Tennis vs. Fitchburg High, Monty Tech courts, Fitchburg 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Varsity Softball vs. Ayer High 3:30 p.m. More...

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Police Log

Ashburnham

6:48 a.m. Dunn Road - Domestic Disturbance... More...

Westminster

11:17 a.m. Public Safety Facility - Advice 2:45 p.m. South Ashburnham Road - Building Fire 4:41 p.m. Minott Road – Investigation: Report of smoke in the area on knower in the area of Cross Street; officer reporting permit fire 9:41 p.m. 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

Meeting Matters

Westminster Board of Selectmen Monday, April 26, 2010
Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher

Top Story: The Westminster Board of Health reported to the Selectmen that the noise from the commuter rail trains that will not create a nuisance under their guidelines. More...

Meet and Greet the selectmen

The Westminster Board of Selectmen is holding a meet and greet on Sunday, May 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. More...

Selectmen seek members of Memorial Committee

The Westminster Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers for the newly formed Memorial Committee. More...

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