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 — …

Rutland Cuts Town Hall and Library Hours Starting July 1

Rutland rings in July with tighter access to two key public services. The town has announced reduced hours at Town Hall, the Town Annex, and the Rutland Free Public Library — the library citing budget restrictions — both changes taking effect July 1. Library Director Kerry Remington's u…

Millbury Dog Owners Face July 1 Deadline to Avoid Late Registration Fee

Millbury's July 1 dog-registration deadline is the most pressing item for residents this week. Town Hall is warning that any dog not registered before July 1 will incur a late fee — giving owners just days to act. At the library, Summer Reading kicked off June 22 with a petting zoo and …

City Posts Flamingo Express FAQs as Summer Season Heats Up

Leominster posts Flamingo Express FAQs and closes City Hall on July 3 as summer programming accelerates. The city published a new Flamingo Express FAQ on Friday and confirmed City Hall will be dark on July 3, with no interruption to trash and recycling pickup. The Leominster Public Libr…

Grafton Posts Arbovirus Risk Report as July 4 Parade and Summer Programs Launch

Grafton's Board of Health posts arbovirus surveillance data as mosquito season overlaps with a busy stretch of summer events. The town's weekly Department of Public Health report, covering June 14 through June 20, is now live on the municipal website, flagging regional risk levels for E…

Fitchburg Extends Landfill Sticker Deadline to September 30 as Italian Festa Opens Saturday

Fitchburg extends landfill stickers and launches a tourism district as the Italian Festa opens Saturday. The city posted an emergency alert this week announcing that yearly landfill stickers are now valid through September 30, giving residents additional months of transfer station acces…

Athol Public Library Schedules Five Youth and Teen Events Through Mid-July

Athol's public library anchors the week with five youth and community programs running from June 30 through mid-July. The Athol Public Library, located at 568 Main Street, has scheduled Stickerpalooza and a Teen Book Swap for June 30, Retro Board Games on July 2, an "America is Wild!" p…

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

Ashburnham enters the Fourth of July holiday with two municipal closures and a new grant win. Town Hall will be dark on July 2 and the Transfer Station will close July 4, leaving residents a narrow window for services before the long weekend. On a brighter note, Stevens Memorial Library…

Winchendon Economic Development Task Force Announces Discovery Maps Partnership

Winchendon moves to put itself on the map — literally. The Economic Development Task Force announced Thursday a partnership with Discovery Maps to produce a professionally illustrated visitor and community guide highlighting local attractions, businesses, and services. The map project i…

Spencer Settles Lawsuit With Massachusetts Broken Stone

Spencer settles its lawsuit with Massachusetts Broken Stone, the town confirmed Thursday. The town's official website announced the resolution of the case against Massachusetts Broken Stone, though no financial or other terms were made public. The Transfer Station will be closed July 4t…