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July 27, 2016
Mylec incentives in danger
Staff photo by Damien Fisher The Mylec facility at the Hillview Business Park on Route 140, the company is in trouble with the state for failing to create jobs as part of a financial agreement.
School building meeting is heated
N A Planning Board hearing on the new Templeton Elementary School building grew contentious on Tuesday, ending with hints from some members that they may vote to reject the project.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
July 26, 2016 08:04
Rehab center: New owner, same boss
WESTMINSTER Healing Hills Village, a residential rehabilitation substance abuse facility was once slated to replace the Wachusett Village Inn on Route 2, has been sold to a larger network of addiction treatment centers, but will be retain one of the original owners as CEO.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
July 26, 2016 08:18
New solicitation rules take effect
n GARDNER By Andrew Mansfield email@example.com Stricter rules for door-to-door solicitors have come under effect this summer, in time for the good weather that police say leads to a spike in activity.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
July 26, 2016 08:14
Mylec incentives in danger
WINCHENDON Mylec, the hockey equipment manufacturer, is in trouble with the state after it failed to create the number of jobs it promised to as part of getting state funding for its new facility on Route 140.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
July 26, 2016 08:09
The Great Outdoors
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
July 26, 2016 08:06
Land swap OK'd
WINCHENDON The town is taking possession of the Ingleside property off Maple Avenue after selectmen approved a land swap with The Winchendon School Monday night.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 25, 2016 08:13
Mini cannon gets man in trouble
GARDNER A Main Street man is in trouble after neighbors say he shot off his mini-cannon, using shotgun shells for ammunition.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016 07:58
School success sought
GARDNER The School Committee held a special meeting Monday evening to talk about the state's district review and subsequent improvements being made for next school year.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 25, 2016 08:08
Making New What Was Old
TEMPLETON The old fire house is an unassuming little building at one end of the bridge that spans the Otter River on Elm Street, but it is among the structures that make up the historic Baldwinville Village listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and those who use it believe it is worth saving.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016 07:59
Former Sacred Heart School sold to 'new' church
GARDNER Two Gardner churches with markedly different histories have struck a deal that is set to benefit both for years to come.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016 07:59
Long tradition of festivals continues at St. Martin's
OTTER RIVER — It is a festival that draws visitors back year after year and a place to see friends you haven't seen in years, said attendees Dot and Dan McKellick
Monday, July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016 07:49
A red, white and blue day
Monday, July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016 07:49
This hobby turned into the art of keeping bees
PHILLIPSTON It started out as a hobby 20 years ago. But now with 25 active hives and a flourishing honey business, Peter Niemi of Niemi's Apiary in Athol says it was a hobby that simply "got way out of control."
Monday, July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016 07:49
Helping local animals is better through regional effort
GARDNER Organizers found the positive when they grouped their efforts together this past weekend to take in donated supplies for three local pet organizations during a special drive held at the Gardner Animal Control facility.
Monday, July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016 07:49
Town to vote on new senior center
HUBBARDSTON Expecting they will have complete bid estimates in time to present to voters, the Hubbardston Building Committee has called for a special Town Meeting on Oct. 18 for a vote on constructing a new senior center.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 24, 2016 07:39
Court: Suspect too dangerous to release
GARDNER The man who allegedly planned to video record himself killing his estranged wife and her lover during Saturday's bizarre Graham Street car fire incident claims that he was, in fact, trying to save his wife from being held hostage.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 24, 2016 07:40
LaPorte gone as Templeton fire chief
TEMPLETON Acting Fire Chief Denis Hamel does not want the job.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 22, 2016 09:12
Making chairs
GARDNER Just as the quality furniture of Nichols & Stone remains in buyers' homes, stories from the workers that made it are still out there as well.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 24, 2016 07:40
Part of former Simplex complex rejuvenated
GARDNER New ownership is well underway in turning a once-decrepit old Simplex factory building into space worth keeping.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 24, 2016 07:40
Mans sues police after they took his guns
GARDNER - A Gardner man is suing city police after he had his guns taken away when he went to get his license renewed.
Friday, July 22, 2016
July 21, 2016 08:17
Oops! Budget was off $65,000 at Town Meeting
TEMPLETON - A mistake in 2017 budgetary figures voted on at the annual town meeting this past spring has prompted the need for a special town meeting sometime later this fall in order to get the numbers back in line.
Friday, July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016 08:53
Dry conditions spark brush fires
With the danger from brush fires always present, severe drought conditions currently being experienced by towns in north central Massachusetts has fire departments cautious this summer.
Friday, July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016 08:53
Lights, Scalpel, Action!
GARDNER - Fake doctors have been working at Heywood Hospital for the last two weeks, but everyone is OK, just more brightly lit.
Friday, July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016 08:54
Mayhem case is dismissed
ASHBURNHAM The criminal case against a New York man accused of breaking into his girlfriend's Ashburnham home and biting her current boyfriend was dismissed on Wednesday when both of the alleged victims failed to appear for the bench trial.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 20, 2016 08:06
New store hopes to be a gathering place
WINCHENDON When Beth Hunt started cleaning and renovating the Central Street building she owns, she hoped to find a particular kind of tenant to open a store that highlights the best of Winchendon.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 20, 2016 08:03
Night Out to provide anti-drug, fun event
GARDNER The city's fourth annual National Night Out event is just around the corner, aimed at providing families an evening of entertainment and education.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 20, 2016 07:59
Police: We're there for you
GARDNER Especially in this day and age of social media and 24/7 news coverage, taking time aside for some face-to- face conversation goes a long way toward understanding.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 20, 2016 07:54
Former Hubbardston tax collector goes back to court
HUBBARDSTON Cynthia Washburn-Doane, who was indicted by a grand jury last December on charges of stealing more than $500,000 from the town of Hubbardston during her tenure as tax collector, is due back in court on Aug. 3 for a compliance hearing.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016 07:44
Creating a culture of support
GARDNER As a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, Gardner firefighter Greg Doyle also works part-time as an instructor at Fort Devens.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016 07:44
Giving veterans a Day in the Park
GARDNER Considering the hardship and loss of war, the words "veteran" and "fun" aren't commonly associated together.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
July 19, 2016 07:06
Police: Murder plot at root of car fires
GARDNER The man charged with setting fire to his estranged wife's car on Saturday allegedly planned to use the fire as a lure so he could murder the man dating his wife, and post a video of the killing on the Internet, according to police reports.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016 07:45
Hubbardston begins search for new town administrator
HUBBARDSTON Advertisements for the position of town administrator for Hubbardston are expected to go out by the end of the week, initiating a time line that town officials hope will end with a permanent replacement by the fall.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
July 18, 2016 08:02
Combating senior scams
GARDNER The world doesn't operate as it used to — staying safe is a little more complicated than locking the kitchen door at night.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016 06:51
Suspect in fiery incident misses court
GARDNER The man arrested for Saturday's armed standoff on Graham Street was a no show in court on Monday, his arraignment delayed for a health crisis.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
July 18, 2016 07:54
An artist's touch
GARDNER Whether on a good or bad day, over the course of her life nobody has taken away the joy in painting from Sally Sargent.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016 06:51
History roars to life in Phillipston
PHILLIPSTON History came alive on Saturday as the town's Historical Society hosted its fourth annual Family Fun Day with vintage cars and tractors, hay rides, games and live music.
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 17, 2016 08:11
Beach party joins fight against cancer
WESTMINSTER Marco Russell has taken a good thing and made it even better.
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016 07:44
Giving summer fun a boost
GARDNER Summer is a finite resource in New England and naturally many residents look to get outside for some seasonal fun.
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016 07:44
Fiery dispute on Graham Street
GARDNER An early morning domestic dispute at a Graham Street residence resulted in two burned vehicles, minor damage to the three-story home and one suspect in custody on Saturday.
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016 07:45
Take a hike this summer in Hubbardston
HUBBARDSTON The breeze was gentle, but just enough to rustle the leaves at the edge of the hay field.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
July 17, 2016 07:51
100 years of good choices
WESTMINSTER Dorothy "Dolly" Rhoades will turn 100 this Sunday, and the woman looks at the milestone with her sense of purpose and her humor intact.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
July 17, 2016 07:51
Paying it forward
WINCHENDON Forward in Health honored one of its most energetic supporters whose life ended far too soon during its sixth annual Golf Benefit Classic held at The Winchendon School on Friday.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
July 17, 2016 07:52
Game takes Gardner by storm
GARDNER Players young and old all over the county are out looking for Poke Stops, Gyms, and of course, Pokémon.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
July 17, 2016 07:51
Playground repair effort gains ground
WINCHENDON - The effort to get the Toy Town Elementary School playground ready for the coming school year is making progress, with at least $3,000 raised in the past few weeks.
Friday, July 15, 2016
July 14, 2016 08:40
Town worker's job change causes kerfuffle
TEMPLETON - Templeton officials want clarification from the town's legal counsel on the process that should be used when an employee chooses to move from one department to another.
Friday, July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016 08:28
creepy crawly
GARDNER - Eyes bulged, jaws dropped and bodies squirmed when children came face-to-face with some of the most interesting animals the world has to offer on Wednesday afternoon at Levi Heywood Memorial Library.
Friday, July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016 08:29
Rescuers prevent cat-astrophe
WINCHENDON - The old cliché of firefighters rescuing cats who get stuck in trees got a little twisted on Thursday, when Winchendon firefighters rescued a cat stuck in the road.
Friday, July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016 08:29
Design elements of new school considered
TEMPLETON Templeton Elementary School Building Committee members got a look at flooring and exterior wall samples proposed for the new school on Wednesday night, and decided on exterior walls with areas of red bricks with flecks of gray, and dark gray slate wall tiles.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 13, 2016 08:05
A youth movement
GARDNER Staying active is key to a healthy life, no matter your age and no matter the urge to keep still on a hot summer day.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 13, 2016 08:02
Police plan meeting to hear concerns
GARDNER Top officers in the Gardner Police Department will meet with members of the public next week to hear out concerns people might have about the city's safety and police efforts.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 13, 2016 07:59
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 13, 2016 07:55
Charter changes stalled
GARDNER The city charter is proof positive that seeking second opinions from lawyers sometimes just muddies the waters or doesn't provide any concrete clarification.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 13, 2016 07:53
Getting a read on nature
TEMPLETON - Drivers might miss the little memorial garden when simply passing by, and those who meander along the street may not make much of the small garden that hugs the side wall of Boynton Public Library in Templeton.
Friday, July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016 08:43
Targeting flavored tobacco
TEMPLETON - Current restrictions on the sale of tobacco products in Templeton just got a little tougher.
Friday, July 8, 2016
July 7, 2016 03:10
Abare pleads not guilty
WINCHENDON - A Winchendon man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to five counts of rape of a child with force during his arraignment in Worcester Superior Court.
Friday, July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016 08:44
City to let developer buy land near Perley Brook
GARDNER - The city has declined its option to purchase 89 acres worth of forest near Perley Brook Reservoir, paving the way for a sale to land developer Conrad Donnell.
Friday, July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016 08:45
Man indicted on child porn charge
GARDNER - A Gardner man is facing trial on child pornography charges now that he has been indicted by the grand jury convened at the Worcester County Superior Court.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July 4, 2016 07:36
A Late Bloomer
GARDNER - A busy life of work, marriage and kids kept artist Naida Knox at bay for many years, but her creativity is back up and running with a full head of steam.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July 4, 2016 07:34
1776: A Struggle for Independence
WINCHENDON - Tucked in the back, southeast corner of the Old Center Cemetery, set apart from the other graves, is the final resting place of an American hero who fought for this country's independence. It's also the grave of a man rejected by the community and disavowed, a man for whom the town fought in court not to pay veteran benefits.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July 4, 2016 07:34
Creating a better future
LEOMINSTER - The motto for the Boys and Girls Club is "great futures start here."
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July 4, 2016 07:35
TEMPLETON - On Monday, many people are expected to gather on the town common opposite the First Church of Templeton for the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the country's birthday.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July 4, 2016 07:35
No plea in stabbing case
GARDNER - The plea hearing set for a Gardner man accused of kidnapping two women, and stabbing one during a three-hour ordeal, has been canceled.
Friday, July 1, 2016
July 31, 2016 08:31
Honoring those who serve
GARDNER - The Gardner Rotary Club is founded on the ethic of service above self and honors those who live out that virtue. The club annually gives out awards acknowledging the good deeds of community members and installs new club officers, doing so on Thursday at Williams Restaurant.
Friday, July 1, 2016
July 31, 2016 08:30
Showing its age
PHILLIPSTON - It was a gloriously blue, but cold November day in 2013, when the Phillipston Historical Society museum building began its two-day move to its current site.
Friday, July 1, 2016
July 31, 2016 08:27
Police station almost ready in Winchendon
WINCHENDON - The police station project on Central Street is weeks away from completion, capping off years of effort to get a new home for Winchendon's police officers.
Friday, July 1, 2016
July 31, 2016 08:23
$1M grant to help roads, housing and fuel in Winchendon and Ashby
WINCHENDON - Toy Town is getting help for affordable housing and fuel assistance thanks to a $1 million grant announced Thursday.
Friday, June 24, 2016
June 23, 2016 08:33
Uniting to Stop Hunger
GARDNER - One in every five children in the area struggles with hunger, according to the United Way of North Central Massachusetts.
Friday, June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016 08:52
A ray of Sunshine
GARDNER - They knew they had to share her. They were part of a bigger picture that their mother began painting before they came along and continued to do throughout their lives. But like all masterpieces, images can live on in the minds and hearts of all those who are influenced by them.
Friday, June 24, 2016
June 23, 2016 08:29
Boys & Girls Club: Tryout is a success
GARDNER - Victoria Fils-Aime said she was taught as a child that she couldn't make it.
Friday, June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016 08:53
Mazzola gets high marks
ASHBURNHAM - Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District Superintendent Gary Mazzola has finished his first year, receiving praise for his leadership skills in his first evaluation from the School Committee.
Friday, June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016 08:53
Playground in bad shape
WINCHENDON - When 8-year-old Madison Tenney-Eldredge got her first chance to play at the Toy Town Elementary School playground, the soon-to-be third grader was in for a disappointing shock.
Friday, June 17, 2016
June 16, 2016 08:15
Volunteers needed to help children in foster care
For children caught in the system of foster care and court cases, custody battles, and surviving negligence and abuse, having one person on their side can make all the difference.
Friday, June 17, 2016
June 16, 2016 08:14
Teachers get slight raise
GARDNER - Gardner teachers have a new contract heading into next school year that gives them a 1 percent pay raise, ending a long period of negotiation that began last spring.
Friday, June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 08:46
The ties that bind
GARDNER - Advanced Cable Ties is already one of Gardner's largest employers and is getting even bigger with an expansion set to nearly double its size.
Friday, June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 08:46
No bail in acid threat case
TEMPLETON - A Baldwinville man who allegedly threatened to burn a woman with battery acid and stole her car is being held without bail after he was found to be too dangerous to be released.
Friday, June 10, 2016
June 9, 2016 08:36
Plea deal expected in stabbing, kidnapping
GARDNER — A city man indicted in a Birch Street stabbing and kidnapping incident last year is likely to enter into a plea agreement, according to court records.
Friday, June 10, 2016
June 9, 2016 08:34
And the winner is ... history
GARDNER - Pleasant Street may still be closed but a new bridge has been built in Gardner, one between the city's emerging youth and its rich, entrenched cultural past.
Friday, June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016 07:16
City is paving the way
GARDNER - Residents have likely taken in a waft of fresh asphalt with a side of slowed down traffic, as plenty of roadwork is being done lately.
Friday, June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016 07:17
Friday, June 3, 2016
June 2, 2016 10:32
Class of 2016 leaves its mark
WESTMINSTER - It happens in the middle of the night. Painters come and whitewash the old granite that has multiple years-worth of paint, and then members of Oakmont's graduating class leave their mark.
Friday, June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016 08:13
GARDNER - One day we all have to grow up, move out of our parents' house and dip our toes into the waters of life. That's a lesson a group of young brook trout learned when Gardner middle-school students let them out into the wild at Dunn Pond on Thursday afternoon.
Friday, June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016 08:13
Winchendon schools to have surplus
WINCHENDON - After concerns were raised about the large deficits in the school budget, school business office consultant Mark Chapulis with TMS, said the district is actually looking at a slight surplus to end the current fiscal year.
Friday, June 3, 2016
June 2, 2016 10:26
City issues letter for medical marijuana store
GARDNER - Mayor Mark Hawke has issued a letter of nonopposition to Seven Point of Massachusetts, another step forward for the medical marijuana company to potentially open a dispensary in Gardner.
Friday, June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016 08:13
Redevelopment Authority sued again
GARDNER - The Gardner Redevelopment Authority is fending off two lawsuits from former property owners over the eminent domain takings connected to the city's urban renewal plans.
Friday, May 27, 2016
May 26, 2016 08:22
students feeling blue
ASHBURNHAM - Students in the Ashburnham Westminster School District found a way to express solidarity with law enforcement personnel by setting aside a day with other school districts across Massachusetts to wear blue in support of the men and women in blue that serve and protect.
Friday, May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016 06:36
An Internet makeover
The city has a refreshed look and all it takes is a click of a button to see. On Thursday, the new city website was launched in an effort to make navigating all things Gardner more user-friendly for residents.
Friday, May 27, 2016
May 26, 2016 08:17
Marking Memorial Day
Waterford Street School was buzzing with patriotism and musical talent on Thursday morning when the school hosted a Memorial Day concert preceding the holiday this coming Monday.
Friday, May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016 06:36
Robots square off
Winning wasn't everything on Thursday during the 2016 VEX robotics competition at Oakmont Regional High School. It was all about the challenge.
Friday, May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 08:17
Charting the past
Searching your family history is like working on a never-ending puzzle of knowledge – as pieces are found and connected, more questions emerge going farther back in time, and the picture is never fully complete.
Friday, May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 08:17
Winchendon resists pressure to regionalize
Despite pressure from the state to regionalize school services, Winchendon wants to focus on improving its own school district before it looks to join another.
Friday, May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 08:18
A day of honors
Generations were bound together in appreciation and gratitude at Gardner's AARP chapter meeting held Wednesday at the senior center.
Friday, May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 08:18
3 cheers for donations!
ASHBURNHAM - Somebody saw the tears and heard the stories about what cheerleading meant to many on the Oakmont Regional High School team, and they found a way with a whole lot of heart to make it work.
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 12, 2016 08:52
GARDNER - A boundless array of colors and styles could be seen in every direction at the Gardner Public Schools district art show held Wednesday evening at the middle school.
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016 07:31
LEVI HEYWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Innovative Art
GARDNER - Artist Keila Ploof jokes that no piece of paper is safe around her — she's bound to cut or rip off pieces and arrange them into an image of Jane Austen reading a book, giving just one example.
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016 07:31
Bears spotted in Chair City
GARDNER - Police are cautioning people to be on the look out for bears, with a number of sightings in the Betty Spring Road/Saunders Street area in recent days.
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 12, 2016 08:44
Town hopes it won't get burned
WINCHENDON - The town is looking at getting out of its 20-year contract with bankrupt solar firm SunEdison.
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 12, 2016 08:39
Celebrating the Arts
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016 06:27
A boost for local music
GARDNER — The importance of local music programs was the theme at this weekend's annual Basket Extravaganza on Saturday. The event, which is sponsored by the Gardner Music Boosters club, marked the group's 12th year raising money to support music programs at local schools.
Monday, May 9, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:43
Templeton sets sale
TEMPLETON — What started out as a fundraiser for the town's 250th birthday years ago has turned into something of a spring tradition in the community, as the town hosted its eighth annual town-wide yard sale on Saturday. The cloudy skies and constant threat of rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm between eager shoppers and local vendors.
Monday, May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016 06:28
Town oks $21M fiscal 2017 budget
WESTMINSTER — Town Meeting voters spent more than four hours of their Saturday afternoon voting on a $19.6 million dollar budget, plus capital items and economic development-driven zoning articles, that will see the town through fiscal 2017. The total budget requests, including capital items, equaled close to $21 million dollars.
Monday, May 9, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:38
Great footwork
GARDNER — A group of local fitness enthusiasts gathered under a gloomy weekend sky to take a leisurely stroll as a way to ease back into the summer exercise season.
Monday, May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016 06:28
On Mother's Day gifts
Saturday, May 7, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:30
MOther Goose
Saturday, May 7, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:30
Westminster to vote on budget at town meeting
WESTMINSTER Voters will be asked to approve a recommended $19.6 million dollar budget this afternoon, an increase of 3 percent over the 2016 operating budget.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:29
Couple is charged with animal cruelty
PHILLIPSTON A couple is facing felony animal cruelty charges after they allegedly left their dog suffering from porcupine quill injuries for weeks without seeking medical treatment, according to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:29
Passing with fiery colors
GARDNER As part of his education, Gardner High senior Noah Shields spent Friday afternoon cutting through the windshield, unhinging the doors and removing the roof of a minivan.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:28
Bulldozer accident kills worker
PHILLIPSTON — The engines were silent on Thursday, as the bulldozers and backhoes sat empty at the construction site where a man died.
Friday, May 6, 2016
May 8, 2016 08:28
In God we trust
GARDNER — Christians in the community came out strong and did their part in observing the National Day of Prayer on Thursday.
Friday, May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016 08:10
Fire truck votes
The article "Phillipston won't appoint assessors," which appeared in the May 5 edition of The Gardner News, incorrectly reported that Town Meeting on Wednesday had approved the purchase of three fire trucks.
Friday, May 6, 2016
May 5, 2016 08:11
Westminster to vote on zoning change
WESTMINSTER — Residents will be voting on some big-ticket items in the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Westminster Elementary School, as well as a zoning change to promote a New England village look downtown.
Friday, May 6, 2016
May 5, 2016 08:10
Movers and Shakers
News staff photo by Andrew Mansfield Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, left, and Shaker Workshops owner Robert Dabrowski listen while employee Jennifer Anti
GARDNER — Shaker Workshops is a furniture maker thriving in Gardner that some may not know about – the product offered carries a tradition with its own quality and style, holding a sturdy seat in the marketplace.
Friday, May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016 08:10
GARDNER If you think of a project in recent memory that has improved Gardner, chances are the late Community Development and Planning Director Rob Hubbard was a visionary force in getting it done.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016 07:59
Phillipston won't appoint assessors
PHILLIPSTON Two articles were defeated at a four-hour Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday, including making selectmen the appointing authority for the assessors and paying an old bill for residents along Secret Lake Road.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016 07:59
Sex party case is going to trial
HUBBARDSTON The Hubbardston couple who allegedly recruited women for "sex parties" now have a date in Worcester Superior Court.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 9, 2016 08:35
Woman faces trial for theft
GARDNER A former Gardner woman charged with stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly man suffering from dementia is set to go to trial this month in Gardner District Court.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016 07:57
All-Star Achievers
GARDNER Humble words of acceptance and standing ovations abounded Wednesday evening at the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition Dinner.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016 07:57
City, schools promote good mental health
GARDNER — The job of the school district doesn't end with academics. The need to take care of mental health starts at a young age, and the school district considers looking after the well-being of its students as part of its duty.
Friday, April 29, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:46
Discrepancies to be addressed in student accounts
WINCHENDON — Poor record keeping and a lack of oversight has left the four student activity accounts for the Winchendon Public School with discrepancies that need to be dealt with, according to the audit of the accounts performed by the Roselli, Clark and Associates accounting firm.
Friday, April 29, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:44
4 vie for 2 selectmen positions
Julie Farrell
TEMPLETON — Four Board of Selectmen candidates battled it out at Kamaloht on Thursday for a three-year term before voters come out to the polls on May 2.
Friday, April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016 06:21
Shedding new light
GARDNER — With the idea of exercising foresight and ensuring safety, the city is looking to begin replacing its school zone signs, which have flashing lights and list the speed limit for cars passing by.
Friday, April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016 06:21
Disposition hearing set in child rape case
TEMPLETON A Leominster man charged with raping a child in Templeton may be headed for a plea agreement next month.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:35
Get your dancing shoes ready to go
GARDNER Prom season is back and it's not just the high school kids who get all dressed up for a good time.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:34
Council to vote on boosting vets' funding
GARDNER The Finance Committee has unanimously recommended a $208,000 increase to the city's budget for veterans' benefits, though one councilor questioned whether Gardner could get more help from the state to pay for it as veterans seem to be flocking to Gardner lately.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:34
Send Me an Angel
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:34
No one running for elected positions
HUBBARDSTON Although Tuesday at 5 p.m. was the deadline to pull nomination papers, there are still a lot of empty board seats for the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, June 14
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016 08:33
Woman hurt in crash after driver cuts her off
TEMPLETON — A Baldwinville resident received minor injuries in a crash in which a 2013 white Buick Sedan failed to yield at 67 Main St. at 1:39 p.m. on Thursday.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:36
Brush Fire
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:34
'Gansett students are going green
TEMPLETON — With Earth Day on Friday, about 28 environmental science and issues students at Narragansett Regional High School are calculating their environmental impact with seasonal Earth Day Eco-Projects.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:27
SunEdison files for bankruptcy
WINCHENDON — The town's partner on a solar energy project, SunEdison, filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday in what is seen as the largest bankruptcy in the renewable energy sector.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:26
A clean sweep
GARDNER — With Earth Day taking place Friday, Gardner will carry that eco-friendly spirit to Saturday morning when the annual All-City Cleanup takes place for anyone to participate in.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 07:09
Standing ovation for cops
WINCHENDON — Police officers and dispatchers are being honored for their actions in dealing with two separate, perilous calls involving armed men.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 07:09
Green: A color and philosophy
GARDNER Everything was organic and sustainable at Mount Wachusett Community College on Thursday, as the school held its Earth Day Celebration full of seed planting and promoting the virtue of locally grown foods.
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 07:08
We've Got Your Back (Pack)
GARDNER Since its inception in 2014, the Weekend Backpack Food Program organized by Heywood Hospital and the Rotary Club has been supported through community contributions and efforts to support the program are only getting bigger and better.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:09
A Good Neighbor
Thursday, April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:09
Gardner gets $570,000 for conservation
Thursday, April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:09
Pipeline Is Going Nowhere
In a surprise announcement late Wednesday afternoon, Kinder Morgan says it is indefinitely suspending its proposed pipeline project for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:01
An Improved Habitat
Thursday, April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 09:01
Templeton Town-Wide Yard Sale Planned
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016 06:40
Demolition paves way for progress
GARDNER Gardner continues to move forward with improvements to its aesthetic and overall economic outlook as the demolition of two dilapidated buildings makes way for new growth.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
April 19, 2016 07:17
An Artist At Work
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016 06:40
Former Officer Eyed For Stalking
WINCHENDON New court filings show that the former police officer suing Winchendon for age discrimination had been the subject of a criminal investigation for his alleged stalking of a young woman prior to his resignation.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
April 19, 2016 06:36
Gardner OKs Start To Ambulance Service
GARDNER The City Council decided there's no need to wait any longer for establishing a city-run basic ambulance service to operate out of the Fire Department – they are ready to make it happen.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
April 19, 2016 06:33
Christian Ministry Plans Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016 06:23
GARDNER Charlene Noel has never been a fan of the typical glass-framed picture.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016 06:23
Must Have: Strong Legs, and Stomachs
GARDNER It will be an experimental mix of runners racing with bellies churning full of meat and cheese when the G-Vegas Striders host a Taco Track Challenge on April 30.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016 06:23
Raising healthy communities
WINCHENDON — A year ago, Tanya Bourque was struggling to find ways to bring in better food for her family. She knew that organic produce was better for her children than the conventionally grown food she could get in grocery stores, but the expense of organic food, and the limited availability, made changing her family's diet difficult.
Friday, April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016 06:28
Dismissal sought in snake case
GARDNER — The former Gardner man accused of trying to start an illegal snake breeding business in his Stuart Street apartment is now trying to get one of the criminal charges against him dismissed.
Friday, April 15, 2016
April 14, 2016 09:01
Hiring proposed for new city ambulance
GARDNER — The City Council will have its say in the near future on Mayor Mark Hawke's long-held desire to start a city-run ambulance.
Friday, April 15, 2016
April 14, 2016 08:55
Fire Dept. Overtime Costs Put A Dent In City Coffers
GARDNER The Finance Committee has recommended a transfer of $145,320 from the city's free cash account to the Fire Department for several expenses.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016 08:50
Can You Hear Us Now?
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016 08:49
Standoff Suspect Denied Bail
GARDNER The Winchendon man who allegedly threatened police during a standoff is being held without bail after he was deemed too dangerous for release.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016 08:48
Free Lunch Program Hits The Skids
GARDNER After months of uncertainty, the school district has ultimately decided to cut back its participation in a federal program giving free meals to all Gardner students, dropping the high school and middle school.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016 08:48
A Gala Celebration
FITCHBURG The annual Monty Tech Superintendent's Dinner on Wednesday was an evening filled with color, fine food and plenty of supporters, who made sure the new goal set by the superintendent of $50K for 50 years was not only attained but surpassed.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016 08:48
Schools to hire business manager
WINCHENDON — School Superintendent Steve Haddad announced Thursday night that he is forming a search committee to find a new business manager for the district after it was decided not to renew the contract for The Management Solution.
Friday, April 8, 2016
April 7, 2016 09:05
Hubbardston says goodbye to Scheipers
HUBBARDSTON — Town Administrator Anita Scheipers' last day is today, and the town hosted two events this week to wish her well. Others gave her well wishes separately on their own time.
Friday, April 8, 2016
April 7, 2016 09:02
Businesses, police are teaming up on drugs
GARDNER — The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce is initiating conversations between the private and public sectors on how to address drug use, particularly in regards to the opioid crisis.
Friday, April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016 08:02
The Oakmont Musical Theater presented "The Sound of Music" to a loud and appreciative audience that came to its feet at the finale with thundering applause and bravos.
Friday, April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016 08:02
WINCHENDON Life fell apart for Josie. She found herself homeless after going through a divorce, with no place to go for help. Then she found out about Cathy's House.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016 08:49
Keeping It Clean
GARDNER Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, D-3rd, visited the Fire Department Wednesday to find out how a federal grant is helping to reduce the risk of cancer for firefighters.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016 08:49
Oakmont Facing Cuts That Hurt
ASHBURNHAM The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee was met with tears Tuesday evening as concerned athletes and parents came forward to discuss what could be done to thwart proposed cuts.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016 08:49
Shining A Light
WESTMINSTER Voices of Truth is shedding light on the connections between domestic violence and substance abuse, holding an event Tuesday at which they explained how often the problems exist together in relationships and can feed into one another.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016 08:48
Longtime Westminster Selectman John Fairbanks to ease up
WESTMINSTER — After years of serving the town of Westminster in one role or another, Selectman John Fairbanks has determined that it is his time to step back and allow others to serve on the Board of Selectmen.
Friday, April 1, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:47
All the art you can handle
GARDNER — With 166 art pieces on display, the Gardner Area League of Artists annual Spring Art Show promises to have something that can catch everyone's eye.
"It's definitely our biggest event of the year. It's a really great venue to show the creativity in the region," said GALA board member Ashley Bird.
Friday, April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016 08:55
ASHBURNHAM — Eric Woodward, 24, of Ashburnham, was able to save his car and barn from catching fire after a brush fire sparked 10 feet away from his home during a high wind advisory on Thursday.
Friday, April 1, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:41
GARDNER — Danny O'Connor got his start with boxing just after high school, building up his self-esteem with the considerable success he found, trying to punch his way out of a trauma-filled childhood.
Friday, April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016 08:56
Police, Educators To Square Off On The Ice To Benefit Local Teacher
ASHBURNHAM Saturday will be a great day for all hockey lovers as the Arena at Cushing Academy opens its doors for a battle between state and local law enforcement, and the Ashburnham Westminster Educators.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:36
Phillipston OKs New Vehicle For Fire Chief
PHILLIPSTON Seventy people attended a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, approving the purchase of a new command vehicle for use by the Fire Chief Richard Stevens, who is also the town's emergency management director.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:35
A Sappy Scene
Thursday, March 31, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:35
2 Charged In Debt Collection Gone Bad
GARDNER A Gardner woman, her brother and their father are facing felony charges for allegedly trying to break into the home of a Westminster man they say owes her money.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:35
Hawke Not Happy With Council Move
GARDNER With the City Council opting to not vote on whether to give a letter of nonopposition to Seven Point of Massachusetts to operate a medicinal marijuana dispensary in Gardner, the decision may ultimately fall to Mayor Mark Hawke.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
April 31, 2016 08:34
Seniors learn about keeping their drugs safe in tubulent times
TEMPLETON — Seniors learned how to properly dispose of unused medication during a program hosted by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office at the senior center on Thursday.
Friday, March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016 06:55
Women's Appreciation Day
GARDNER — It was a day of recognizing the impact of women staff at Mount Wachusett Community College on Thursday.
Friday, March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016 06:55
Solar company faces woes
WINCHENDON — Financial trouble looms for the solar energy company working with the town on a long-delayed solar project.
Friday, March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016 06:56
Council questions spending by DPW
GARDNER — The City Council passed several spending measures for Department of Public Works projects during its last meeting.
Friday, March 25, 2016
March 24, 2016 08:59
Funeral Procession Planned
Thursday, March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 08:57
Keeping Local Seniors Safe
n WINCHENDON By Damien Fisher firstname.lastname@example.com On the menu for Wednesday at the Old Murdock Senior Center was beef stew, broccoli, and some advice from Police Chief David Walsh.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 08:56
Learning About A Culture Of Public Service
GARDNER For the past two weeks, students at Holy Family Academy have visited with city department heads, the police and fire stations, the prison, and with elected officials to learn all about public service.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 08:55
School Concerns Voiced
TEMPLETON Abutters to the new Templeton Elementary School and other town residents attended a community forum at Narragansett Regional High School on Wednesday, where they asked questions and posed their concerns.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 08:55
City Officials In Training
GARDNER City Councilors take notice – your services may no longer be required soon if the students at Holy Family Academy continue on their path of civic engagement.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 08:54
Snow found not guilty in rape case
GARDNER — A former Gardner man is free after he was found not guilty of raping a child, during this week's trial in Worcester Superior Court.
Friday, March 18, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:42
Driver falls asleep, crashes
WESTMINSTER — After falling asleep behind the wheel, Charles Dumais, 70, of 26 Union St., Seaport, Maine, suffered a slight concussion and a head wound when his 2006 Chevy Blazer rolled over at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at exit 25 along Route 2 East, police said.
Friday, March 18, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:41
Probation for Route 2 road rage suspect
GARDNER — An Andover man who allegedly hit another car with a blunt object similar to a bat while engaging in a road rage incident on Route 2 is now going to be on probation.
Friday, March 18, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:38
Local reps helped to craft bill
BOSTON — With the unanimous passage of a comprehensive opioid bill, Massachusetts has taken a large step toward being at the forefront of trying to curb opioid addiction, a problem widely regarded as a nationwide epidemic.
Friday, March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016 07:53
Keeping tradition alive
GARDNER — Capping off St. Patrick's Day with tapping feet and traditional dress were the Irish-American Step Dancers on Thursday evening at The Gardner Museum.
Friday, March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016 07:53
Three Vie For Two Selectmen Seats
WINCHENDON Some familiar faces are returning for the one contested race in the coming May election.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:07
Oakmont Teens Get A Driving Lesson
ASHBURNHAM Teens new to driving are getting an eye-opening experience this week as the Distractology Tour makes a stop at Oakmont Regional High School.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:06
Templeton Cuts School Budget
TEMPLETON The Narragansett Regional School District started off the budget process with a projected deficit of $593,946 in its operating budget for fiscal 2017 and they've whittled it down to $12,904.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:06
More Of The Free And The Brave
GARDNER With political and social concerns at the forefront of society this election year, it can be easy to forget that America is often still the apple of the rest of the world's eye.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:06
Downtown Building Shut Down Due To Leak
GARDNER The historic Garbose Building downtown, which houses several businesses, was condemned by city officials on Tuesday after the discovery of fire code violations.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016 08:05
Veterans officer seeks change in funding for benefits
TEMPLETON — After running out of money for veterans benefits in recent years, Veteran Services is hoping to have a revolving account in order to keep up with the increasing demand of servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Friday, March 11, 2016
March 10, 2016 08:46
Winchendon schools face slight cutback
WINCHENDON — School Superintendent Steve Haddad presented a $15 million budget proposal to the School Committee, and a few members of the public, Thursday night at the public hearing on the coming fiscal year.
Friday, March 11, 2016
March 10, 2016 08:43
Author captivates with tales of Gardner's haunted mansion
News staff photos by Andrew Mansfield Author Joni Mayhan speaks about the haunted S.K. Pierce mansion Thursday evening at the museum in front of a pac
GARDNER — The Gardner Museum started off its spring lecture series with a famous topic that never seems to go away or wane in public interest — the S.K. Pierce Victorian mansion.
Friday, March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016 06:23
Narragansett hires principal
TEMPLETON — Spencer resident Mandy H. Vasilhas been selected as the new principal of Narragansett Regional High School, effective July 1, and said she is looking forward to the job.
Friday, March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016 06:24
Hearing set for new DPW building
ASHBURNHAM — Residents are invited to a forum as the DPW Building Committee presents the plans for a new proposed Department of Public Works facility on town-owned land at the corner of Platts and Williams roads.
Friday, March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016 06:24
ASHBURNHAM — Oakmont Regional High School art teachers Theresa and Gregory Barry have gathered more than 600 smooth ocean stones and a bucket of purple paint to help begin a ripple of hope that will begin at the survivor's lap at the Greater Gardner Relay for Life and spread well beyond the track at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner in the spring.
Friday, March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016 06:24
Getting A Taste Of Different Cultures
GARDNER It was a day of fostering worldly perspectives at Mount Wachusett Community College on Wednesday, as the school held its second annual Culture Fest.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016 08:25
Toy Town Hydroelectric Dam Up And Running
WINCHENDON The new hydroelectric dam on Hunts Pond, where it flows into Millers River, is up and running thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016 08:25
Changes At Olde English Village
GARDNER Olde English Village will be undergoing a makeover as a new owner has taken over with plans for renovations. With the help of several partnerships, Boston-based real estate firm Related Beal has acquired the 19-acre property on Manca Drive featuring 200 affordable housing units.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016 08:24
Spring Arrives Early In Gardner
GARDNER People lounging outside in downtown Gardner were enjoying the record-breaking temperatures on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016 08:24
Vietnam vet proposes memorial park
GARDNER The demolition of the old Gardner Cinema building on Parker Street is pending and the city will have options for what it wants to do with the site.
Friday, March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016 06:38
Citizen's Police Academy looking for recruits
GARDNER The Gardner Police Department is looking for a few good men and women in the community interested in signing up for the 2016 Gardner Police Citizen's Academy.
Friday, March 4, 2016
March 3, 2016 09:11
Alcohol sales regulations in question
GARDNER Finance Committee members used Mayor Mark Hawke's proposal to reappoint License Commission Chairman Michael Fitzsimmons to initiate action on long-standing grievances concerning commission regulations.
Friday, March 4, 2016
March 3, 2016 09:09
A Lego history lesson
News staff photo by Andrew Mansfield Dylan Jillson made "Tower Bridge" for The Gardner Museum's spring Lego exhibit.
GARDNER The Gardner Museum awakened from its winter hibernation with youthful artistry during its Spring Exhibit Opening Reception on Thursday evening.
Friday, March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016 06:38
Helen Frenney: A Century In Gardner
GARDNER Helen Frenney has been around an entire century, with all of it spent living in Gardner.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016 09:04
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
GARDNER The Gardner man indicted on a first-degree murder charge for allegedly fatally stabbing a Hubbardston man during a botched drug deal is being held without bail after he was arraigned Wednesday in Worcester Superior Court.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016 09:03
Read And Learn
GARDNER Elm Street School students packed the auditorium on Wednesday to listen to Mayor Mark Hawke give his best rendition of Dr. Seuss.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016 09:03
Election Spurs Deep Thoughts
GARDNER People having coffee at Nu Cafe the morning after the Primary Election were generally happy that Sen. Bernie Sanders garnered the most votes to be the next president in this area.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016 09:03
Changes could be on the way for public records law
HUBBARDSTON There could be changes coming for people who request public records under Massachusetts' public records law, and officials in town are preparing for those changes.
Friday, February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 08:06
Like father, like son
GARDNER A family atmosphere was in the spring-like air on Thursday as father and son duo Matt and Justin Brown held the grand opening for their new business Gardner Five Star Auto Sales.
Friday, February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 08:07
A high-tech boost for Toy Town
BOSTON Winchendon is getting help building up its robotics and computer science program thanks to a grant announced Thursday at the State House.
Friday, February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 08:07
Hearts mourn 'inspirational' Brittany Murch
HUBBARDSTON First responders, strangers and people who knew 17-year-old Brittany Murch of Hubbardston, who died in a car wreck in Barre on Wednesday morning following a rain and snow storm, offered their thoughts Thursday on what an amazing person Brittany was and about the impact that it has made in the North Central Massachusetts community.
Friday, February 26, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:41
Former Olympic Boxer Fights Eating Disorders And Addiction
Thursday, February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:30
Jail Time For Man In Child Porn, Gun Case
GARDNER The man arrested twice in the span of a week on child pornography charges is now going to jail after pleading guilty on Wednesday in Gardner District Court.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:29
Teen Driver Dies In Crash
BARRE Seventeen-year-old Brittany Murch of Hubbardston died when the car she was driving crashed into a tree after a snow and rain storm on Hubbardston Road (Route 62) on Wednesday morning.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:29
School Shows Mixed Results
GARDNER Middle School Principal Deborah Langlois gave School Committee members an update on students' academic and behavioral performance, with some good and some bad news.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:28
GARDNER Fire Chief Richard Ares met with Public Safety committee members this week to update them on the city's efforts to run its own in-house ambulance service.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:28
Thursday, February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016 08:27
A growing hobby
HUBBARDSTON About 20 seniors participated in a seed swap at the Hubbardston Senior Center on Thursday.
Friday, February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016 07:58
Rough-housing in Scotland
GARDNER Retired defense attorney Peter Sargent is undoubtedly an eclectic man of exquisite taste, his sophistication being hard to quantify.
Friday, February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016 07:58
City may accept new roads
GARDNER The city is considering making a few changes to the roads it takes care of by abandoning some that function more as private ways and officially incorporating others.
Friday, February 19, 2016
February 18, 2016 07:57
Oakmont tacks on some more accolades
ASHBURNHAM Students in Oakmont Regional High School art and writing classes were recently recognized by The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their vision, ingenuity and talent.
Friday, February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016 07:59
Advisory Board Seeks Department Feedback
TEMPLETON The Advisory Board members are not pleased that department heads couldn't attend a meeting for a department submittal review on Wednesday.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 07:48
Barn Burns, 1763 House Saved
TEMPLETON About 25 firefighters worked to save a historic 1763 unoccupied house in a three-alarm electrical barn fire overnight on Tuesday.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 07:47
Thinking Beyond Gardner
GARDNER Two city officials are looking to take a bigger step into public life, having their names on the ballot for Republican Party positions in the upcoming Presidential Primary on March 1.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 07:47
Council Shoots Down Heywood Parking Lot
GARDNER Crystal Lake is looming large over Heywood Hospital these days, as the city dealt one of the its largest employers a significant blow in its efforts to expand parking on Tuesday, citing protection of the city's drinking water.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 07:47
It's A Slippery Slope
PRINCETON Wachusett Mountain Ski Area has been packed with people for school vacation week riding the chair lifts up to the top of the trails and sliding back down on the thick layers of snow to the bottom where they dump their skis in a rack and go inside for a hot cup of cocoa.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 07:46
Winchendon signs Community Compact
WINCHENDON Winchendon town officials are signing on to the new program spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito to upgrade economic development policies to best practices with the help of state partnerships.
Friday, February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016 06:49
He sees through the camera eye
GARDNER David Alexander is a casual documentarian, a photographer that has inspiration come easily to him.
Friday, February 12, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:48
Purchase of small fire truck prompts question on big ones
GARDNER A proposal to purchase a new truck for the Fire Department prompted Finance Committee members to share their concerns with Fire Capt. Greg Lagoy over how department vehicles are used.
Friday, February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016 06:49
Plowing explanation sought
HUBBARDSTON The Board of Selectmen met with Department of Public Works Director Tim Kilhart and local police on Thursday to review the winter storm management procedures after the area saw four accidents during the 9-inch snowstorm on Friday.
Friday, February 12, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:51
Graves Damaged In 1950sTo Be Repaired
TEMPLETON After 15 gravestones were vandalized in the 1950s and which have been compromised by the weather since then, tombstones behind the First Church United Church of Christ the town has been working on restoring them, and hopes for funds to finish the job.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:34
The Cool Candidate
Thursday, February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:34
Warrant Issued For Woman Charged In Cake Assault
WINCHENDON Angry that another woman was spending the night with her ex-boyfriend, a Maple Street woman allegedly went on a cake offensive and a warrant has been issued for her arrest.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:33
$300,000 In School Repairs Recommended
GARDNER The Finance Committee has approved a request by Mayor Mark Hawke to transfer $300,000 from the city's free cash account to the school district for building repairs.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:32
Sing A Joyful Song
Thursday, February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:32
Asquino Retiring From Mount Wachusett
GARDNER Mount Wachusett Community College President Daniel M. Asquino on Wednesday announced his intention to retire in January 2017.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 08:31
Back to the future?
Friday, February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016 07:43
Budget articles won't be put into one vote
WINCHENDON — A proposal from selectmen to roll the town budget, school budget and school transportation budget into one Town Meeting warrant article met with resistance Thursday night between a joint meeting between the selectmen, School Committee and Finance Committee.
Friday, February 5, 2016
February 4, 2016 07:18
Use of 'free cash' debated
GARDNER — The City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Mayor Mark Hawke to transfer $106,454 from the city's free cash account to the stabilization fund during its last meeting.
Friday, February 5, 2016
February 4, 2016 07:15
All in the (Rome) family
News staff photos by Andrew Mansfield The former Factory Coop at 45 Logan St., which has been owned by the Rome family since 1981, recently changed i
GARDNER — Rome Furniture has a long-time sibling that has finally taken the family name.
Friday, February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016 07:43
Autopsy: Boy, 5, was killed
WORCESTER — Grim news came out Thursday from Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. in the separate cases involving the deaths of two children.
Friday, February 5, 2016
February 4, 2016 07:17
2 fall through the ice
ATHOL — Two people were rescued Thursday afternoon from Eagleville Pond after reportedly falling through the ice.
Friday, February 5, 2016
February 4, 2016 07:16
Town Of Ashburnham, Homeowner To Combine To Fix Water Woes
ASHBURNHAM After seven years, the town and a homeowner have created a plan to slow the creeping of wetlands created by the Old Ashburnham Dam located behind the home.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016 06:47
Plow Driver Who Left Job To Fight Fire In Hot Water
TEMPLETON After a hearing in closed session on Wednesday, a case regarding Templeton laborer/truck driver and on-call, volunteer Royalston firefighter Michael Caisse's employment status will be brought in executive session at a Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016 06:47
From Wildcats To Patriots
FOXBORO Crowds at Gillette Stadium often erupted from the play of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski this past season, but the players weren't the only ones fueling the fans' spirit
Thursday, February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016 06:46
Mayor To Get Part-Time Aide To Help Run City
GARDNER Mayor Mark Hawke will soon have another hand to lend him some help in performing executive duties.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016 06:46
Ashburnham pot suspect takes plea deal
ASHBURNHAM — One of two men caught with dozens of marijuana plants growing in their West Shoe Road home will serve probation after he agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors.
Friday, January 29, 2016
January 28, 2016 09:02
New pot business eyes Toy Town
WINCHENDON — A company is interested in possibly putting a medical marijuana dispensary in Toy Town, though the early-stage talks don't mean it's a sure thing, said Town Manager Keith Hickey.
Friday, January 29, 2016
January 28, 2016 09:00
Westminster's oldest resident honored
WESTMINSTER — There are many secrets to longevity that a woman has when reaching 100, and Stacy Marysz is willing to share a few on the day she is recognized for reaching her first century.
Friday, January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016 08:04
Teachers protest to get contract
GARDNER — Gardner teachers and the city continue to be at a negotiating standstill, as the two sides have disagreed on some proposed changes and teachers have been working without a new contract since July.
Friday, January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016 08:04
Movie spotlights addiction
WESTMINSTER — "If Only" film producer Jim Wahlberg looked out over a hall full of people at Healing Hills Village and said the scene in front of him was evidence that opiate addiction is affecting people in a powerful way.
Friday, January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016 08:05
Officer thankful for support after big fire
PHILLIPSTON — After a fire burned Phillipston Officer William Chapman's Royalston house to the ground on Jan. 13, killing a bloodhound, Dozer, that was being trained by his son, he said he is blown away by the amount of support he has received.
Friday, January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016 08:13
Friday, January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016 08:13
Get your financial ducks in a row
GARDNER — It's easy to understand that being smart with personal finances is important, but it can be a little harder to know how to do it.
Friday, January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016 08:14
Route 2 car fire delays traffic
WESTMINSTER — A car went up in flames, hindering traffic for about 45 minutes on Route 2 westbound, between exits 24 and 25, on Thursday morning.
Friday, January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016 08:14
Grant request prompts pause
GARDNER The City Council has voted in favor of a proposal for a federal Community Development Block Grant totaling $825,000, with the exception of Councilor Scott Graves who sought more funds for nonprofits.
Friday, January 22, 2016
January 21, 2016 08:15
Road Flow Change Is Confirmed For School
TEMPLETON Members of architectural firms met with town department heads on Wednesday to provide an updated site plan of what the new Templeton Elementary School is slated to look like.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016 08:07
Volunteers Become Heroes Against Hunger
WESTMINSTER The VFW Hall was packed with people wearing plastic caps on their heads, gloves on their hands and smiles wider than the Nashua River on Wednesday as they packed food for the hungry.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016 08:07
K-1st Grade Kids Going To Middle School
TEMPLETON School Committee members voted Wednesday to house Templeton Center Elementary School students at the middle school during construction.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016 08:06
On The Wild Side
GARDNER Nature photographer Bill Fournier takes the joy and mystery of the outdoors to a level of dedication and skill that few can match, going into the wilderness for weeks at a time to get the perfect shot.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016 08:06
Hubbardston Man Found Dead In Gardner
GARDNER Police are asking for help with the investigation into the death of a Hubbardston man who was found dead early Wednesday morning on Waterford Street.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016 08:05
Suspect in pink gun incident gets high bail
WORCESTER The New Hampshire man accused of waving a loaded, pink pistol at another driver during a Winchendon road rage incident was granted bail this week, though he will need to come up with a large cash sum to gain release.
Friday, January 15, 2016
January 14, 2016 09:19
Wind project details being worked out
GARDNER The Gardner Redevelopment Authority held a public meeting at the police station on Thursday to discuss the Summit Industrial Park Community Wind Project, which is set to be completed in April 2018.
Friday, January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016 07:53
Traffic backed up by crash
FITCHBURG Slick road conditions during a snowy morning led to a crash in which a 57-year-old Baldwinville woman was injured when her 2007 Toyota 4Runner SUV rolled over, causing significant traffic backup for an hour and a half on Route 2 East, at exit 28, at 9:35 a.m. on Thursday.
Friday, January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016 07:53
200 people looking for work try job fair
GARDNER Ambition was greeted with opportunity when job seekers and employers came together for North Central Career Center's job fair at the police station on Thursday morning.
Friday, January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016 07:54
Local Rehab: Getting Better Close To Home
GARDNER Rehabilitating from an injury or a surgery doesn't have to mean losing your independence.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016 08:57
Gardner Expects Grant
GARDNER The Finance Committee unanimously approved a proposal detailing a city plan for a federally funded Community Development Block Grant application.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016 08:57
Using Teamwork
ASHBURNHAM There was pounding that was so loud Wednesday evening in the Stevens Memorial Library that it was difficult to think as young children and their families gathered to construct wooden toys. Bags filled with wooden pieces to construct a toy elephant on wheels were handed out to close to a dozen children along with a hammer and screwdriver. Parents were on hand to direct little fingers to place screws or nails in the correct holes. Hammers were wielded with a vigor that would make a carpenter proud.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016 08:56
Fire Claims Life Of Police Dog
ROYALSTON A police dog died in a quickly spreading, blazing fire as the house at 224 Turnpike Road was destroyed on Wednesday morning.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016 08:56
Their 'star' turn
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016 07:35
Trial set for child rape case
GARDNER — A former Gardner man is now scheduled for a jury trial for the 2013 charges alleging he raped a child.
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:33
Winchendon couple in drug bust
WINCHENDON — A Toy Town couple is charged with selling drugs in exchange for cash and food stamp cards.
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:32
New rehab center concerns addressed
WESTMINSTER — Residents of Westminster had a chance to have their concerns heard Thursday as the Zoning Board of Appeals held a hearing for Hidden Hills Village Addiction Recovery Center, which will be housed at the former Wachusett Inn.
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:31
Students struggle in reading, math
GARDNER — Elm Street School Principal MaryAnn Previti recently told the School Committee some of her ideas to better educate the students in the future.
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:27
It's all starting to add up
TEMPLETON — The town's finances are coming along steadily as town employees attempt to restore conditions dating as far back as fiscal 2013 so that an audit can be done.
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016 07:36
Local Health Community Wary Of Bad Heroin
GARDNER Professionals in the public health community are trying to raise awareness about the lethal batch of heroin, labeled "Hollywood," that is making its way through Western Massachusetts.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:19
Of Windmills And Wooden Shoes
GARDNER Elm Street School students took a trip to the Netherlands on Wednesday without ever having to leave their classroom.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:18
Loan Sought For Public Buildings
ASHBURNHAM Town Administrator Douglass Briggs told selectmen Wednesday during a meeting at Town Hall that he intends to apply for an $8 million dollar USDA loan by weeks-end for a proposed highway, water and sewer facility.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:18
'Willie Gillis' Committee Appointed
GARDNER The formation of the board of trustees for the recently enacted Williams-Rockwell Educational Fund is well underway, bringing the city one step closer to providing help to its students for generations.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:17
Powerball Fever Takes Hold
GARDNER The ABC show "So, What Would You Do?" with host John Quinones puts ordinary people on the spot.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016 08:17
City fixes 'glitch' regarding lease of former school site
The city has moved to correct an error regarding one of its former school properties that went on for several years.
Monday, January 4, 2016
January 3, 2016 08:37
Lawmakers to debate opioid bill
The Legislature will debate an opioid bill starting this month that follows up on proposals made by Gov. Charlie Baker, which aimed to enhance addiction treatment and reduce prescription opioid abuse.
Monday, January 4, 2016
January 3, 2016 08:35
Ice show helps welcome new year
The tune could not have been more appropriate when the Gardner Veteran's Arena opened its annual winter exhibition Saturday with the Combo Figure Skating Class performing a choreographed skate to "Baby It's Cold Outside." The show was a perfect way to top off the Christmas vacation week as skaters dressed in costume glided gracefully over the arena's ice to deliver a show for the season.
Monday, January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016 07:49
Peak Performance
The snow may not have fallen enough to completely coat the sledding hills in Greater Gardner, but Wachusett Mountain has been making snow now for a couple of weeks, and the slopes are filled with people that found new gear under the tree this Christmas.
Monday, January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016 07:50
School Choice in Gardner on downward trend
Gardner is sending more of its students to other school districts than in years past due to a regression in School Choice trends.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
January 3, 2016 10:51
Barrieau takes reins in Townsend
Rock Barrieau, Gardner's former deputy police chief, is starting the new year off as the interim police chief in Townsend.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
January 3, 2016 10:52
Craft brewery set to start operations
An Ashburnham couple is tapping into the unique passion of craft beers in hopes of growing their brewery within the town, and the town is welcoming the idea with open arms.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
January 3, 2016 10:52
A taste of Mexico
There's nothing like home-style cooking from someone who knows the way it's supposed to be done.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
January 3, 2016 10:52
No need to toot his own horn
Joseph Goguen has been an exceptional trumpet player for quite a while, and now his peers have taken notice.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
January 3, 2016 10:52
A Celebration of Peace
Thursday, December 31, 2015
January 1, 2016 09:43
Dog in recent attack to be put down
- The owners of a pit bull that allegedly attacked a Gardner woman, her small dog, and several other people who tried to save her on Christmas are being sent an order stating that their dog will be put down, according to Public Health Director Bernard Sullivan.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
January 1, 2016 09:43
Ashburnham's solar efforts eclipsed
- Ashburnham may be at the top of the charts for a town that is totally green, but recently the town has hit a snag that has put the brakes on going solar. The snag is power storage.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
January 1, 2016 09:44
Skating show set for Saturday
With the area receiving its first snow storm this week, the winter mood is in full effect and an opportunity to enjoy some seasonal entertainment is arriving just in the nick of time.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
January 1, 2016 09:44
Shovels, ice scrapers and ice melt were hot items at local hardware stores during the first snow storm of the winter on Tuesday.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
January 1, 2016 09:45
Man faces gun charge
A city man is now free on personal recognizance after being jailed since his Dec. 20 arrest in a case involving allegations of murder threats and sexual assault.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
December 29, 2015 13:16
Texas tornado hits home
In less than a minute, a vicious tornado collided with the Rowlett, Texas, home of Gardner native Michael Girouard, leaving his wife, Nancy, and him homeless.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015 10:32
You know, we weren't really missing the snow
Local people having lunch at Cruisers Malt Shoppe weighed in on the first snowfall of the season arriving shortly after Christmas.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015 10:29
The first winter storm of the season caused a significant number of car accidents on Tuesday as ice and sleet mixed with snow and rain to cause slippery conditions throughout the day.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015 10:30
Helping the hungry
The Narragansett Regional School District recently collected 125 food baskets to be sent home with families in need over the winter break.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015 09:21
In a Fog
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015 09:23
Grant sought for forestry truck
PHILLIPSTON — Fire Chief Richard Stevens is in the process of requesting a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace the 1986 forestry truck.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015 09:24
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Topic: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword (04/08/10)
TITLE: A Quest for Lance and Lot
By Sandra Eastridge
The next morning the two young men were ushered into a small sitting room where the princess awaited them. �I have heard of your bravery and I know you to be honest and forthright in all your ways. My father, the King of Lilliput, has been captured by the Wicked Witch of the Land of Nod. You must travel to the witch�s fortress and rescue him. The one who succeeds in this quest will receive my hand in marriage.�
�Of a surety,� Lot boasted, �whatever the Princess wishes shall be my command for I have no need of help from man or beast. I rely only on my great sword � Edsel the Ford.�
�And what say you, Sir Lance?� The princess asked.
�I shall inquire of my Lord God and do as He instructs me.�
Thus Lance and Lot hurried home and began making preparations for the task at hand. Lot was certain with his mighty sword at his side he could not lose and turning his head toward Nod he left his home post haste. Princess Snow Beauty would soon be his bride.
Lance, however, did not trust in man or sword but in the Wisdom of the Ages. Therefore he tarried until He knew the mind of the Lord.
In the meantime Lot reached the dark fortress. Briars and thorn bushes blocked his way. Reaching for his sword he hacked his way up to the drawbridge. Raising his mighty sword into the air he called, �In the name of the King I demand you release him!� Slowly the drawbridge was lowered and Lot rode into the courtyard. The witch was waiting for him.
The witch spoke not a word but lifted her spear. Faster than lightening it flew. Lot fell from his horse, the spear deep in his throat.
Two days later Lance arrived at the fortress and challenged the witch. Again the drawbridge lowered. The witch glared at Lance. �You shall die just as your brother died.� She threw her mighty spear. Whish! But this time the spear missed its mark.
Lance wasted no time. He brought his hand up and threw his weapon. Straight as an arrow it flew penetrating the witch�s heart.
The citizens of Nod gathered around. �She�s dead,� someone whispered.
�He killed her with a quill to the heart,� said another.
�How could a quill kill the wicked witch?� Everyone looked at Lance.
He slid from his horse and pulled the quill from the witch�s chest. �Citizens of Nod, you have been living under a spell cast by the evil one. She was destroyed because this very quill is a holy vessel used by the Ancient of Days to write His words in the hearts of man. A vessel used in His service has the power to crush evil where ever it is found. Will you be willing vessels of the Most High God and allow Him to write His word in your hearts?�
�We will they cried. The Lord, He is our God forevermore!�
And so the King returned to his throne, Lance and Princess Snow Beauty were married, and Lot, who lived and did not die, became a scribe and spent the rest of his life wielding a pen and not a sword.
They all lived happily ever after.
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The staff are very nice - its just a okay hotel, 10 mins from the 'old town' $10 each way in a cab.
But its about $100 per couple per night - so its pretty cheap.
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