Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.
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...
Przypek ‘excited’ to support small biz as chamber of commerce CEO
In the world of business, especially small business, chambers of commerce are a valuable tool. At their core, chambers are an association of businesses that promote and protect their members’ interests.
Hardwick Planning Board rejects landfill zoning changes
Community members packed the Hardwick Elementary School for an April 9 public hearing concerning the proposed reopening of a long-closed landfill in the town.Reminder Publishing photo by Bill Zito HARDWICK — Proposed zoning amendments sought by a Vermont company in...
Bridge connecting Hardwick, New Braintree closed for safety
A sign alerting residents to the closed bridge was posted at the intersection of Creamery Road and Route 32.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen HARDWICK — An emergency meeting between the towns of Hardwick and New Braintree, and the Massachusetts Department of...MassWildlife updates Patrill Hollow Dam removal plans
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 Brook Wildlife Management Area.