HARDWICK — In a follow up to a similar presentation on Nov. 29 of last year, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife reviewed its plans to remove Patrill Hollow Dam in the Muddy ...
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WARREN — Warren is embarking on a mission to update its Master Plan, a document that will guide the town’s priorities and development over the next five to 10 years.

At the Feb. ...
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WARREN — Mass Appeal Pizza & Bread Co. owner Jeffrey “Jasper” Fleming is asking the community for support and patience following a car crash involving his family on Saturday, ...
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WARREN — The Quaboag Regional Middle High School’s Student Council is hosting its third annual Valentines Craft Fair on Feb. 10 in the school’s cafeterias.

The event is op...
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HARDWICK — The Hardwick Police Department was among 130 departments statewide that received justice assistance grants to support their public safety functions, the state recently announced....
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HARDWICK — After a lengthy career that started when he was a teenager, Fire Chief Raymond Walker will be retiring on Dec. 21.

Walker has been chief at the Hardwick station for over 35 ...
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HARDWICK — The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife plans to remove Patrill Hollow Dam in order to avoid a potential dam failure, Central District Supervisor Todd Olanyk announced...
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WARREN — The town of Warren recently announced it was seeking proposals for potential Wright’s Mill recovery planning services, according to the Town Administrator’s Office.

HARDWICK — A new Christmas on the Common Committee has formed.

Hardwick resident Angelique Broussard, who has been volunteering in the town for the last four years, said, “We ju...
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WARREN — The Warren Select Board formally accepted a $400,000 grant earmarked for significant infrastructure improvements, a development essential for the town’s progress.

The fu...
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WARREN — The Select Board and town officials grappled with the implications of the “special municipal employee” designation and its application across various town roles. The boar...
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WARREN — On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Warren Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting two events — the townwide tag sale and the fireworks celebration.

Park Commissioner Sue ...
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WARREN — The Board of Selectmen met on Aug. 3 to discuss various topics including funding updates, reimbursement of funds, position resignations, and more.

The Cemetery Commission info...
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HARDWICK — The oldest fair in the U.S., the Hardwick Community Fair, is back this Aug, 18 and 19, promising two days of festivities in memory of a beloved community member, Robert “Bob&...
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HARDWICK — On July 18 the Hardwick Board of Selectmen conducted a special meeting with Brian Oliver from Casella Waste. Oliver proposed a plan to the board that would involve expanding the ex...
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HARDWICK — Residents unanimously approved changing the term “Board of Selectmen” to the gender-neutral “Select Board” during the June 24 Annual Town Meeting.

Re...
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WARREN — The town recently received the findings and recommendations of its financial management review, an evaluation of the town’s financial management practices, operations, and orga...
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WARREN — The town had its Annual and Special Town Meetings at Quaboag Regional Middle High School on May 9.

Town Administrator James Ferrera said he thought the number of voters attend...
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WARREN — The town election on May 2 included one contested race for selectman and two open seats with write-in candidate options only for moderator and housing authority, respectively.
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WARREN — The town will have its Annual and Special Town Meetings on Tuesday, May 9, in the Quaboag Regional Middle High School auditorium at 284 Old West Brookfield Rd.

The Special Tow...
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HARDWICK — At 600 Turkey St. in Gilbertville there is a restored 1800’s carriage house turned studio and retail space, with a story behind the business.

The She Shack, the produ...
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Students at Quabbin Regional High School and Quaboag Regional High School now have more options to explore within the already existing Innovation Career Pathways, a program that prepares students f...
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WORCESTER COUNTY — On April 26, the North Brookfield Public School District will hosting a Community Health Fair from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the North Brookfield High School gymnasium on 10 New Sc...
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HARDWICK — Results from the April 10 election were announced on April 11, with 23.1% of 1,970 registered voters turning out to vote this year, as opposed to only 3.5% of 1,929 registered vote...
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WARREN — The town issued a request for proposal on March 27 for its Wright’s Mill Master Recovery Plan, a redevelopment project of the 600,000-square-foot site that hopes to bring in ne...
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WARREN — At the School Committee meeting on March 20, the new Quaboag Regional Middle High School principal was announced, as well as the new Quaboag Regional School District Technology Direc...
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HARDWICK — The annual town election is coming up and there is a slew of new candidates on the ballot as well as several competitive races.

The lineup of new candidates is also the most...
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HARDWICK — The Old Furnace General Store is a brand new convenient store on 1839 Lower Road that offers fresh brewed coffee and fresh made grinders, sandwiches and salads.

As well, the...
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HARDWICK – Several matters were discussed during the Hardwick Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 27.

In a little over one month, the town election will take place on April 10. Town Ad...
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WARREN — With Quaboag Regional Middle High School (QRMHS) Principal Stephen Duff named the next superintendent of the Quaboag Regional School District, there is an opening to fill his current...
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WARREN — The Warren Board of Selectmen hosted a public hearing for the fiscal year 2022/2023 (FY22/23) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funded through the Massachusetts Depart...
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HARDWICK — The Hardwick Board of Selectmen hosted a meeting on Feb. 13 to discuss and vote on multiple projects in town.

Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a 20-foot storage ...
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WARREN – The Quaboag Regional School District has selected its next superintendent and the choice is a familiar one.

Current Quaboag Regional Middle High School Principal Stephen Duff ...
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WARREN – The Warren Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a purchase of equipment for the Police Department during its Jan. 5 meeting.

Police Chief Gerald Millette said, “Bein...
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WEST WARREN – Mass Appeal Pizza & Bread Co. specializes in handmade Italian thin crust pizza with vegan and gluten-free options. Along with calzones, stromboli, stuffed pizza pies, pasta ...
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WARREN – The poor conditions of the Maple and Southbridge Street CSX bridge have been reported in hopes of improving the existing structure.

During the Jan. 12 Board of Selectmen meeti...
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WARREN – The town of Warren has received an assessment grant for the past three years, but “this one is huge,” said Fire Chief Adam Lavoie.

During the Jan. 5 Board of Selec...
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HARDWICK – Whether for or against the horse track proposal – residents are anxious to move away from the topic that has weighed heavily on the small town of Hardwick.

For months...
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HARDWICK – After months of contention between those for and against, a decision regarding the proposed horse racing facility at 228 Barre Rd. will be reached following a special town election...
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HARDWICK – As the Jan. 7, 2023, special election nears, Hardwick residents are looking to obtain as much information on the proposed horse track before casting a ballot.

The special e...
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WARREN – For the first time, the town of Warren will be participating in National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 17.

Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization was...
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HARDWICK – Registered voters of Hardwick will have the final say in whether a horse track comes to town.

During the Nov. 21 Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting, members voted 2-1 to call...
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WORCESTER COUNTY – While Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin suggested turnout for the 2022 midterm elections could be uninspiring, that did not prove true for registered voters in W...
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WARREN – In what state funding is in essence turning into a two-for-one deal, the town of Warren will address a long-standing roadway and public works concern underneath a School Street Neigh...
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WEST WARREN – For the first time, the West Warren Library Association is looking to hire an evening library clerk.

Library Director Samantha Evans explained, “We recently had th...
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WARREN – To ring in the holiday cheer, Warren will be hosting their annual tree lighting on Nov. 27.

From 4 to 7 p.m. the common and downtown area will be packed with a variety of ven...
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WARREN – On the Nov. 8 election ballot in Warren, no candidate is listed to fill the Pathfinder Tech School Committee position, however, incumbent John Nason plans to seek reelection through ...
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WARREN – The Warren Board of Selectmen discussed and voted on three uses for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded to the town during their Oct. 27 meeting.

Town Administr...
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HARDWICK – Recently, the East Quabbin Land Trust received a Conservation Partnership Grant to conserve a piece of property in Ware, a 50-acre woodland directly adjacent to an existing 125-acr...
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WARREN – The Warren Board of Selectmen discussed and voted on several uses for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded to the town during their Oct. 13 meeting.

Town Adminis...
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HARDWICK – A two-night public hearing on a potential agritourism destination at 228 Barre Rd. attracted over 50 residents with one common theme: acquiring answers.

On Oct. 3 and 4, the...
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WARREN – Spanning across 100 acres of land are five generations worth of memories for the Tuttle family.

Since 1896, the Tuttle’s have owned and operated Breezelands Orchards in...
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HARDWICK – The town of Hardwick was the recipient of one of the 26 Land Use Planning Assistance Grants awarded across the state.

During the Board of Selectmen meeting on Sept. 26, Tow...
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WARREN – At the end of a 3,500-foot rock driveway surrounded by towering trees, lies an opening of land that serves as a sweet escape for people near and far.

Standing in the back cor...
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WARREN – Interim Superintendent Maureen Binienda provided an update on the start of the 2022-2023 school year during the Sept. 19 Quaboag Regional School Committee meeting.

Over the p...
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WARREN – Several projects in Warren will be paid for through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds following the Board of Selectmen’s approval during their Sept. 15 meeting.

Cha...
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HARDWICK – After merging about five years ago, the Hardwick/Barre Senior Center now has more offerings and people to serve.

Contributing to a variety of programs and resources, Eileen...
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HARDWICK- On Sept. 6, Finish Line Collision Center opened to the public and it is already booking repairs into October. Located on 435 Lower Rd., Finish Line Collision Center is a one-stop shop off...
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HARDWICK – From selling bundles of sunflowers on the roadside to maintaining a field with over 30 varieties of flowers to choose from, 27-year-old Emily Paquette now owns and operates a flora...
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WARREN – On a broad scope, the Warren Board of Health (BOH) works to ensure public health safety for both humans and animals. However, their day-to-day tasks, focuses and projects include a p...
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HARDWICK – To close out summer and welcome the new season, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery is hosting its Fall Craft & Food Festival on Sept. 3.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees c...
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WARREN – Looking to get rid of your old or unused items? There is still time to register for the Warren and West Warren Town Wide Tag Sale.

On Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Par...
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WARREN – On Aug. 27, a night full of entertainment can be expected as the town of Warren hosts its annual fireworks, live music and more.

Suzanne Ramsey, commissioner of the Parks and...
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HARDWICK – During the Hardwick Board of Selectmen meeting on Aug. 8, the board voted to approve municipal funding for a mattress collection container.

Town Administrator Nicole Parker...
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WARREN – On the morning of May 10, the apartment of Stephanie Snow, a local photographer, engulfed in flames at the hands of a neighbor who did not smother a lit cigarette.

Losing her...
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WARREN – The Dog House K9 Rescue, a volunteer run 501(c)3 in Warren, works to provide four legged friends with a second chance at life.

Sarah and Mark Holmes, founders of the Dog Hous...
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HARDWICK – For the 260th year, the Hardwick Community Fair is set to return to the town green for a weekend full of demonstrations, exhibits, food, music and more.

The two-day event w...
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WARREN – James Ferrera, town administrator, provided an update on the Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that the town will be receiving during the July 7 Board of Selectmen meet...
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HARDWICK – Following the closure of an emergency medical services (EMS) survey, the Hardwick Ambulance is working to evaluate the results.

Raymond Walker, fire chief, said, “The...
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WARREN- Picosso on Main will be celebrating its one-year anniversary on July 17. Chef and owner Vinicio Ayala has worked in the restaurant business since he was in high school and, last year, was a...
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WEST WARREN – On June 6, the West Warren Library Association provided, through grant funding, 95 small, take-home gardening kits for children who visited the West Warren Library.

Libr...
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WARREN – A roadside attraction known as “Gypsy’s Cottage” offers free, enchanted items to passersby. All stored within an eight-foot octagonal structure, the cottage has a v...
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WARREN – From the Midwest to the East Coast, a variety of trains loaded with goods are being transported on the rails through West Warren and Warren. Near the West Warren Dam and the former W...
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WARREN – The town of Warren will be receiving an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant in the amount of $280,000.

Town Administrator James Ferrera informed the Board of Sele...
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HARDWICK – Hardwick residents will vote on 20 warrant articles during Annual Town Meeting on June 25.

The meeting will take place at Hardwick Elementary School at 9 a.m.

During...
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HAMPDEN/WORCESTER COUNTY – Since 2000, the Opacum Land Trust (OLT) has served as a 13-town regional land conservation organization, working to protect natural and cultural resources in South ...
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WARREN – Maryanne Potrzuski, a tenant, has made several improvements to the Warren Housing Authority (WHA) since her recent appointment. Additionally, the WHA recognized the organization of a...
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HARDWICK – Hardwick Ambulance is looking for resident feedback regarding emergency medical services (EMS) in town.

Raymond Walker, fire chief, said starting next month, West Brookfiel...
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WARREN – A need for assistance with day-to-day operations and efficiency of town government led to the creation of a town administrator position in Warren. James Ferrera, a Springfield reside...
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WARREN – If you’re speeding through town on a quiet country road, you’re likely to miss a small, hand painted wooden sign pointing the way to Rivertown Bait and Fly shop.

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HARDWICK – On May 28 Clay Bae By Gina and the Hardwick Vineyard & Winery are hosting their Spring Fling Craft & Food Festival from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on 3305 Greenwich Rd. They have arti...
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WORCESTER/HAMPDEN COUNTY- Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) Head Start/Early Head Start program is actively recruiting for children and families for their pro...
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WARREN - About 130 residents filled the Quaboag Regional Middle/High School auditorium for the Annual/Special Town Meeting on May 14.

Residents cast their votes with a clicker that had a but...
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HARDWICK – The Hardwick Youth Center serves as a resource for youth, ages birth to 18 years of age from Hardwick and the surrounding villages. Its’ intention is to be a safe place youth...
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WORCESTER COUNTY – For over 25 years, the annual Sheriff’s Senior Picnic has welcomed seniors across Worcester County for an afternoon with friends, food and fun.

On June 4, She...
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HARDWICK - The proposed project of an adult use marijuana cultivation, product manufacturing and retail facility by Zen Acres Farm, has raised concerns among many Hardwick residents.

Zen Acr...
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WARREN – Edward Londergan, a Warren resident, has seen many successes with his recently published novel, “Unlike Any Other,” a nonfiction piece about Bathsheba Spooner.

Lo...
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HARDWICK – The official results are in after an uncontested town election took place in Hardwick, on April 11.

Only 67 of the 1,929 registered voters cast their ballots, resulting in ...
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HARDWICK - After raising over $4,000 in butter braids and cookie dough, the Hardwick Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is planning for more fundraisers in the spring.

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WEST WARREN – Dippin’ Donuts in West Warren has started a first responder fund, where residents who wish to give back to first responders, plow drivers and more can donate money specifi...
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HARDWICK – The Hardwick Board of Selectmen hosted two public hearings during their March 28 meeting, for a new all-alcohol package store license and an all-alcohol restaurant license.

HARDWICK – The Hardwick annual town election is set to take place next week, on April 11.

From 12 to 7 p.m., registered voters in town can visit the Hardwick Elementary School, 76 Sch...
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WARREN – As the town of Warren plans for the next fiscal year, the Board of Selectmen reviewed and discussed several budgets during their March 31 meeting.

Barbra Larkin, president of...
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WEST WARREN – The Village Market & Deli is having their Third Annual Easter Basket Raffle starting now until the drawing on April 16.

Raffle tickets are $1 each, with baskets cont...
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