Fisherville Pond Gets Herbicide Treatment For Invasive Water Chestnut

Fisherville Pond received a scheduled herbicide treatment Wednesday to fight invasive water chestnut, even as the town launched a search for volunteers to join its newly formed Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee. The panel will develop a strategic plan for traffic changes at the Com…

Nursing Home Operator Tied to Athol Ordered to Pay Millions

A nursing home operator tied to local facilities was ordered to pay $2.1 million in a fraud case, according to a Franklin County Now report published today. The outlet detailed how the operator was found liable for fraud and contract violations connected to two area nursing homes. Separ…

Lunenburg panel weighs tearing down aging T.C. Passios building

Lunenburg building committee leans toward demolishing aging T.C. Passios school building.

Gardner Conservation Commission Continues Wetland Well Siting Hearing Pending City Engineer Review

Gardner Conservation Commission continues two wetland hearings and approves up to $400 in MACC dues.

Gardner Board of Health upholds $2,000 fine and seven-day suspension for A1 Mart tobacco sale to minor

Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.

Fitchburg Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Seven Resolutions at July Meeting

Fitchburg Finance Committee clears seven resolutions and gets first look at a $22 million debt strategy.

Douglas Water Commission Approves Plan to Raise Rates, Seek Retained Earnings Transfer

Douglas Water Commission identifies $263,117 FY27 budget gap, approves two-part fix.

Douglas Library Ends FY26 Fully Spent, Eyes Accessibility Grants and New Programming

Douglas Library Board reviews balanced FY26 budget and plots accessibility grant strategy.

Berlin Select Board unanimously appoints Michael A. Tucino III as Town Administrator

Berlin Select Board unanimously appoints new Town Administrator and eyes October Special Town Meeting. The board voted 3-0 Monday to approve an employment contract for Michael A.

Shrewsbury Select Board appoints seven to new Master Plan Steering Committee

Shrewsbury Select Board fills Master Plan Steering Committee and orders new three-way stop.