Ashburnham Closes Town Hall July 2, Transfer Station July 4 for Holiday Weekend

Ashburnham heads into the Fourth of July weekend with two municipal service gaps: Town Hall closes Thursday, July 2, and the Transfer Station shuts Saturday, July 4. Library Director Jess Mynes oversees the Stevens Memorial Library, which has been provisionally awarded a $20,000 federal…

Beals Library Opens Week With Yoga, Lego Club, and Summer Reading

Beals Memorial Library anchors Winchendon's week with a full slate of summer programs. Starting Monday, June 29, the library hosts the Summer Reading Club, Lego Club, and a yoga session led by Chantal from Shadow Alchemy Wellness; programming continues Tuesday, June 30, with another Sum…

Athol Public Library Rolls Out Slate of Summer Teen and Family Programs

Athol's summer social scene is anchored by the public library this week, with five programs lined up between June 30 and mid-July. The Athol Public Library, at 568 Main Street, is hosting a Stickerpalooza craft event and a Teen Book Swap on June 30, followed by Retro Board Games on July…

Spencer Transfer Station to Close July 4; Plan Waste Runs Ahead

Spencer's Transfer Station will be closed July 4, the most pressing action item for residents heading into the holiday week. The town's News Flash flagged the closure with a reminder to plan ahead; no new department announcements or school district news landed in this cycle. The Board o…

Southborough Posts Newsletter, Pine Hill Road Construction Set for Monday

Southborough enters the weekend on a quiet note, anchored by the release of *Word on Common Street* Volume 43 and a town notice that Pine Hill Road construction begins June 29. The Conservation Commission is also seeking new members to fill a volunteer vacancy on the board. No coverage …

Millbury Reminds Dog Owners: Register Pets Before July 1 Deadline

Millbury's July 1 dog registration deadline arrives this week, giving pet owners just days to act before late fees kick in. The town's News Flash also flags that the Central Region remains at a Significant Drought Level following a May declaration by Energy and Environmental Affairs Sec…

Ashburnham Library Wins $20,000 Federal Food Literacy Grant

Ashburnham's Stevens Memorial Library secures a $20,000 federal grant and holiday closures loom for next week. Stevens Memorial Library has been provisionally awarded a $20,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant — titled "At the Table: Food Literacy from the Ground Up" — through …

City Hall Closes July 3 but Trash Collection Runs on Schedule

Leominster heads into the Independence Day stretch with City Hall closing Friday, July 3, while trash and recycling pickup continues uninterrupted. The city also posted a FAQ page addressing resident questions about the Flamingo Express program. At the library, a summer surge of events …

Grafton Launches Doggy Mayor Contest, Bike Decorating for July 4 Parade

Grafton's 4th of July Parade dominates the local calendar this week, with the town promoting free bike-decorating supplies at North Street Elementary and a "Doggy Mayor" pet competition as part of this year's Independence Day celebrations. The Grafton Public Library, open Monday through…

Winchendon Task Force Partners With Discovery Maps for New Community Visitor Guide

Winchendon's Economic Development Task Force announces a visitor-map partnership that could lift the town's tourism profile. The task force this week revealed a deal with Discovery Maps to create a professionally illustrated guide to Winchendon's attractions, businesses, and services — …