Elections impacted by diminished interest, mail-in balloting
The challenge to bring voters to the polls in town elections appears seemingly rivaled by the same effort to get candidates on the ballot. The town election in Warren is May 7 and 408 mail-in ballots are headed to some of the registered voters in the community. In...
Ware teacher of 20 years awarded ‘most valuable teacher’
WARE — Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School second grade teacher Meghan Lagimoniere was recently selected as “Most Valuable Teacher” by Country Bank and The WooSox Foundation.
Monson Wellness Fair to offer resources, information and fun
MONSON — Monson residents and people from surrounding communities are invited to learn what the area has to offer in fitness, healthy lifestyles and general well-being at the Monson Wellness Fair. The Board of Health restarted the fair last year, after it was derailed...
Monson first grade class writes and publishes nonfiction book
MONSON — In a class project designed to encourage writing, a first grade class at Granite Valley School recently wrote and published a book on how animals care for their offspring, their teacher Holly Smith told Reminder Publishing.
Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting
LUDLOW — Six Ludlow police officers and three dispatchers were recognized at the April 16 Ludlow Board of Selectmen meeting for their bravery in coming to the assistance of an injured officer in a dangerous situation.