Some Whalom Park nostalgia Sep 23, 2008
In her book The City and the River, 1971 Fitchburg Historical Society, Doris Kirkpatrick includes a fascinating background of Whalom and tells the story of how the Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway had purchased a pine grove of 75 acres near the lake and that in 1893, the company extended the trolley lines to the depot in the park. Ms. Kirkpatrick also mentions the original rustic summer theater built in 1893, and describes in detail the new theater that was constructed in 1901. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Flanagan claims victory in state Senate contest Sep 17, 2008
Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, is a candidate for state senator in the Sept. 16 primary election ... Flanagan, from nearby Leominster, won decisively in Bolton, Clinton and Lancaster ... Robert Antonioni, D-Leominster, announced he would step down, earlier this year. (Bolton Common, MA)
Candidate questionnaire: Jennifer Flanagan Sep 13, 2008
Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, is a candidate for state senator in the Sept. 16 primary election ... Home: Meadowpond Drive, Leominster ... Education: Fitchburg State College, master of science in mental health counseling, 2004; University of Massachusetts at Boston, bachelor of science in political science, 1998; Leominster High School, 1993. (Bolton Common, MA)
Picric acid found at Skinner Sep 13, 2008
Tower said he had initially tried to dispose of the bottles during a hazardous waste day in Leominster. At the time, he added, he didn t know what the bottles contained, but since Leominster was not set up to accept bottles with liquids, he was advised to contact Clean Harbors, a hazardous material disposal company. (Bolton Common, MA)
Former executives indicted for fraud Sep 13, 2008
His son, Gary Gitto of Leominster, was an owner, officer and director of the firm that filed for bankruptcy protection in 2004 and has been the subject of several investigations and lawsuits in recent years. This week's indictment charges the Gittos, along with Frank Miller, formerly of Bolton, William Deakin of Acushnet, Louis J. Pellegrine Jr. of Florida and John Moritz Jr. of Pennsylvania, funneled more than $1 billion between a sham company at Gitto/Global in order to convince lenders to... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Senate candidates tout transit plans Sep 12, 2008
Robert Antonioni, D-Leominster ... Flanagan, the state representative from Leominster, said she also knows how to advocate for mass transit she currently serves on the committee ... Besides Lancaster and parts of Clinton, the district includes Ashby, Bolton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend and Westminster. (Bolton Common, MA)
The garden of good, evil Sep 11, 2008
But he is a prosecutor, and so there he was, in the exquisitely named Cole Porter Suite at the Sheraton in Leominster, teaching a bunch of young assistant district attorneys, some of them just out of law school, the rules of the road. "You have to put your ego aside," he was saying. (Boston Globe)
This could only happen in Massachusetts, believe it or not Sep 7, 2008
As you pass Leominster, give a nod to the birthplace of the plastic pink lawn flamingo and Tupperware. The world wouldn't be the same without either of those inventions. (Boston Globe)
5 of 8 Steve & Barry's stores in Mass. to close Sep 3, 2008
The stores that will close are Independence Mall in Kingston; The Mall at Whitney Field in Leominster; Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough; Eastfield Mall in Springfield; and Hampshire Mall in Hadley. No closing date has been revealed by the company. (Boston Globe)
Johnny Appleseed Aug 31, 2008
Myth and Truth About an American Legend. How much of the legend is based in fact. (Suite101.com)
Green groups endorse Flanagan for state Senate Aug 29, 2008
Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, has received the endorsement of several environmental organizations, including the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters and the Massachusetts Sierra Club, in her campaign to become senator of the Worcester and Middlesex Senate District, which includes Lancaster and half of Clinton. It means a great deal to have received these endorsements, Flanagan said. (Bolton Common, MA)
Aug. 28 edition: Acton police logs Aug 29, 2008
1, Leominster, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with not being in possession of a license, not having an inspection sticker and driving with a suspended license, a subsequent offense. David R. Hachey, 55, of 16 Strawberry Hill Road, Apt. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Arrest Log from the week of August 18, 2008 Aug 28, 2008
At 11:41 a.m. police arrested David B. Prickett, 21, of 23 Mill Street, apartment 2W, Leominster and charged him with fugitive from justice on a court warrant ... Prickett had four warrants out of Cambridge District Court for assault and battery, aggravated assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, carrying a dangerous weapon, licensed revoked and other motor vehicle violations and a warrant out of Leominster District Court for license revoked and another motor vehicle... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Tears of joy at new Habitat home Aug 28, 2008
The house was built in partnership with the De Souza family of Leominster, who arrived in the United States four years ago and will be moving into the finished house. The family consists of parents Marcos and Sylvia, their three children Rebeca, Miri and Isaac, and their niece Bruna. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Agnes P. Gruber Aug 27, 2008
a daughter Ellie Gruber-Russ of Leominster; a sister Helen King of Gleasondale, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers: John, Alphonse, James and Raymond Paul and two sisters: Emma Tombeno and Mary Blood. (Beacon Villager, MA)
POLICE NEWS: Aug. 11 - Aug. 17 Aug 23, 2008
1 in Leominster, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. At 7:28 a.m. a motor vehicle accident occurred on Main Street. (Bolton Common, MA)
Try, try again Aug 20, 2008
A road trip to Leominster to play the Razorbacks ended in another defeat as the Outlaws must now try to rally to improve on a 1-5 record. The 24-7 loss hit the team particularly hard. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Aug. 14 edition: Obituaries Aug 15, 2008
LEOMINSTER - Doris L. (Lambert) Manatt, 85, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, in Keystone Nursing Center ... She was born in Leominster on May 24, 1923, the daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Roberts) Lambert and had lived in Leominster all her life ... She was a 1941 graduate of Leominster High School and graduated from the Burbank School of Nursing, Class of 1945, in Fitchburg as a registered nurse. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Outlaws notch first victory Aug 13, 2008
Hollywood East continues its road trip through the New England Football League facing the Leominster Razorbacks this Saturday (Aug. 16), followed by a pair of home games against the Connecticut Gamblers (Saturday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m., Pembroke High) and the Woonsocket Sentinels (Saturday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m., Pembroke High. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Hallmark Health gets $65,000 grant to advance cultural diversity knowledge Aug 8, 2008
The other grantees are Childrens Hospital Boston, Great Brook Valley Health Center in Worcester, Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center in Brighton, Joslin Diabetes Center, Mattapan Community Health Center and New England Eye Institute. Loading commenting interface. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Outlaws still seeking win Aug 7, 2008
9) and the Leominster Razorbacks (Aug. 16) before returning to the South Shore to face the Connecticut Gamblers on Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. at Pembroke High School. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Clinton Savings Bank names new VP Aug 5, 2008
DeNorscia was most recently assistant vice president and business development officer at Leominster Credit Union. Previously, he worked in similar positions for Banknorth, Millbury Federal Credit Union and MetroWest Bank. (Bolton Common, MA)
Melroses' Sally Frank Farmers Market: homegrown food, fashion and more Aug 1, 2008
A farmer from last year [Frank Bartolomeo, owner of Bart s Farm in Leominster], he was here for many years, he retired fortunately, Heather was able to get a replacement who seems to have just about everything too, so we re lucky. Macdonald said the market offers a good variety, but is still small in comparison to other local farmers markets. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Hardware store celebrates 100 years Aug 1, 2008
This special regional event will be a joint celebration for all stores in the southern/central New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts and southern Maine area: Nashua, Bedford, Allenstown, Concord, Warner, Winchester, Keene, Hillsborough, Newport, Franklin, Laconia, Alton, Meredith, Moultonborough, Haverhill, Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, Orange, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Littleton, Ayer, Maynard, and Clinton. After 100 years of business, Aubuchon Hardware, the Northeast s leading family-owned... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Clinton's Mendozas among many Knuuttila endorsements Jul 30, 2008
The Worcester and Middlesex Senate District includes Ashby, Bolton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend, Westminster and half of Clinton ... Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster ... Robert Antonioni, D-Leominster. (Bolton Common, MA)
A no-lead law for loons Jul 26, 2008
This spring, the state Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Antonioni of Leominster that would give wildlife officials the power to issue a statewide ban on small lead tackle. The bill awaits action in the House. (Boston Globe)
Suspected heroin dealers arraigned in Marlborough Jul 18, 2008
Jose Gonzalez was known to a police informant to sell and deliver large amounts of heroin in Marlborough, Worcester and Leominster, according to court documents. On Tuesday, police converged on a silver Nissan Pathfinder driven by Juarbe. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
DAmbrosios celebrate 65th Jul 8, 2008
After the war, he worked at practices in New York and Boston, later opening his own office in Leominster. Because his time was split between the city and central Massachusetts, he and Jennie bought a house halfway, in Concord. (Concord Journal, MA)
Arrest Log, June 23-29 Jul 8, 2008
Renee Shea, 39, of 46 Arlington St., Leominster, arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle without an inspection sticker. Tuesday, June 24. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
One Rozzie man dead, another wounded in shooting Jul 7, 2008
According to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.'s office, Nelson Ortega, 32, of Roslindale, was shot in the head and pronounced dead at Leominster Hospital ... O'Neill was rushed to Leominster Hospital and later transferred to the University of Massachusetts Medial Center in Worcester, where he was in critical condition Friday. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Boy, 3, is burned in fireworks accident Jul 6, 2008
LEOMINSTER -- Two stray Roman candles hit a toddler during a Fourth of July celebration at a lakeside house in Leominster Friday evening, sending him to the hospital with second- and third-degree burns on his hands and legs, according to Leominster police. The 3-year-old's father, Sean Maloney, 37, of Merrimack, N.H., could face charges ranging from using fireworks, which is illegal in Massachusetts, to felony child endangerment, said Police Lieutenant Michael Goldman. (Boston Globe)
Schools, marriage top topics in Senate debate Jun 27, 2008
Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, who said charter schools do serve a function for some families ... Flanagan mentioned her experience mov[ing] through the ranks of the Legislature and her experience as state representative for Leominster ... The Worcester and Middlesex District includes Ashby, Bolton, Fitchburg Gardner, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend, Westminster and part of Clinton. (Bolton Common, MA)
OBITUARY: Harold H. 'Smitty' Smith Jr., 87 Jun 25, 2008
Mr. Smith is survived by two daughters, Celia Hyde of Stow and Sara O Loughlin and her husband Ken of Sterling; four sons, Tim Smith and his wife Cynthia Cannon of Sterling; Ted Smith and his wife Joyce of Sterling; Mark Smith of Princeton; and Todd Smith of Leominster; a sister, Joanne Wilson and her husband Orville of Clinton; nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 at the Smith residence, 272 Harvard Road, Bolton. (Bolton Common, MA)
Coulter: Numbers should favor vets on Hill Jun 25, 2008
A couple of years ago, I attended a monthly DAV meeting in Leominster. During the first 30 minutes, the chapter president discussed, in a wooden, monotone tone, what the group did the previous month, and then proceeded to spend another 30 minutes discussing what would happen over the course of the next month. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Democrats to rally Sunday, debate Monday Jun 19, 2008
Democrats from across Northern Worcester County will rally from noon to 4 p.m. this Sunday, June 22, at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 456 Litchfield St., Leominster ... The district includes the towns of Ashby, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend and Westminster, and the cities of Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster. (Bolton Common, MA)
Mansfield duo are Maine men Jun 15, 2008
Callanan was followed by runner-up Anthony Monteiro of Leominster (14. 80) and Yong Cho of Newton South (14. (Boston Globe)
POLICE NEWS: June 2 - June 8 Jun 14, 2008
A Leominster man, following behind her, failed to notice the change in speed and struck the car from behind. The man was cited for following too closely. (Bolton Common, MA)
Flanagan, Knuuttila support casinos, mixed on Patrick agenda Jun 13, 2008
Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, and former state Rep ... She mentioned her experience as a state representative for Leominster ... The Worcester and Middlesex District includes Ashby, Bolton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend, Westminster and part of Clinton. (Bolton Common, MA)
Knuuttila takes leave from job, calls on Flanagan to do same Jun 12, 2008
Robert Antonioni, D-Leominster. The district includes Lancaster, half of Clinton, and Ashby, Bolton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend and Westminster ... Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, to match him by foregoing her salary from the state House of Representatives. (Bolton Common, MA)
Crime watch: June 2-9 Jun 11, 2008
Christopher Michael Gagne, 42, of 66 Abbott Ave., Leominster, was arrested at 2:07 a.m. at 503 Boylston St. and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, possession of marijuana, marked lanes violation and not using turn signals. Officer Robert Disario made the arrest. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Marlborough 8, Leominster 7: Late-inning Panthers heroine Jun 3, 2008
Leominster's Alyssa Dibenedetto slides into second as Marlborough's Sarah Clark catches the ball and her teammate Jessie Bryant backs her up during their Division 1 Central softball clash ... Yesterday afternoon, Clarke added another walk-off hit to her body of work in a thrilling, 8-7, come-from-behind win in a Central Division 1 softball quarterfinal against Leominster ... Marlborough took a 6-4 advantage into the top half of the sixth, but that cushion eroded quickly as Leominster strung... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Linehan elected Chamber president Jun 3, 2008
The Credit Union serves over 63 thousand members from twelve offices in Acton, Chelmsford, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Orange, Townsend and on-line at wcu. com. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Around Town May 29 -- Memorial Day parade means vets, summer start May 30, 2008
Club president Ginger King and past president Pat Michaud traveled to Leominster to attend the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts spring meeting to receive the awards for their club's achievements. The club received a certificate of merit for its yearbook, compiled under the direction of Marcia Hoar, which highlighted the club s events and activities. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Senate rivals see much to do locally May 26, 2008
Opponent Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, said she has worked closely with state Rep. James Eldridge, D-Acton, to obtain funding for the Johnny Appleseed Center on the Lancaster and Leominster line ... Flanagan was born and raised in Leominster, graduated from Leominster High School, attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. (Bolton Common, MA)
Puttin' on the Ritz May 24, 2008
Suiting up As for Travis, he has rented a tuxedo at a store in Leominster. It took me all of about 20 minutes, he said, noting that his tuxedo is black with pinstripes, completed with a silver vest and a tie that matches his date s dress. (Bolton Common, MA)
NASHOBA SPORTS ROUNDUP: Track teams on top May 23, 2008
Nashoba is 9-7 overall and 3-4 in Mid-Wach B. The Chieftains face league foes Quabbin, Groton-Dunstable and Westborough and Mid-Wach A rival Leominster this week. Girls lacrosse. (Bolton Common, MA)
Bully prevention curriculum in schools? May 23, 2008
The bill is authored by Senators Jarrett T. Barrios, a Cambridge Democrat, and Robert A. Antonioni, a Leominster Democrat. The good news is state officials recognize that bullying is a serious national health problem. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
New editor named for Burlington Union May 22, 2008
Coulter is a graduate of Leominster High School and Mount Wachusett Community College, where he received an Associate of Arts degree in liberal studies. While in the service, he traveled to Okinawa, the Philippines, Guam, Hong Kong and the Indian Ocean. (Burlington Union, MA)
High school wins environment competition May 21, 2008
In this year s Massachusetts Envirothon, a field competition was held on May 6 and 7 at Hopkinton State Park, after which the top four teams went on to compete in the final competition held May 17 at the Doyle Conservation Center in Leominster. This year s current issue was Outdoor Recreation and the Environment. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Local police attend cybercrime training May 20, 2008
On May 14, Attorney General Martha Coakley, and Tom Ralph, Chief of Attorney General Coakley s Cybercrime Division, hosted the second Cybercrime Initiative Quarterly Meeting in Leominster ... The training was held at the Four Point Sheraton in Leominster. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
AG hosts quarterly cybercrime initiative training May 20, 2008
Attorney General Martha Coakley, and Tom Ralph, chief the AG s Cybercrime Division, hosted the second cybercrime initiative quarterly meeting in Leominster on May 15. The day-long training was attended by over 200 law enforcement personnel and focused primarily on investigations involving cell phones and other mobile devices. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Emily Poulin, 93 May 18, 2008
Previously, she was employed by the DuPont Co. of Leominster ... She leaves three sons: Francis Poulin and his wife, Peggy, of North Grafton, Kenneth Poulin and his wife, Maryellen, of Alexander, Maine, and Fred Poulin and his wife, Lorraine, of Leominster; a daughter, Karen Watts and her husband, David, of Rindge, N.H.; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. (Bolton Common, MA)
NASHOBA ROUNDUP: Baseball faces uphill battle for postseason May 13, 2008
The Chieftains defeated Leominster (5-1), Marlboro (11-2), and Holy Name (15-3). Boys Track. (Bolton Common, MA)
3,000 join 14th annual youth pride event May 11, 2008
Officials said the victim, whose identity was withheld pending notification of his next of kin, was taken to Leominster Hospital after firefighters responded to the blaze in his unit at the Pearl Brook Apartment complex around 5:30 p.m. A fire official said the death could have been prevented had the complex been equipped with automatic sprinklers. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Tewksbury employee honored May 9, 2008
Felicia Nurmsen (Leominster), Leominster Office Branch Manager. Jonathan Sawyer (Charlestown), Area Vice President. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
A helpful chemical reaction May 5, 2008
Lawmakers should have seen and heard this problem coming in 2005, when a blast blew the roof off a Leominster chemical plant. But it took the destruction of some 100 buildings in a Danvers neighborhood to bring the lesson home. (Boston Globe)
Amesbury earns one of 89 Tree City USA awards May 2, 2008
Other Benchmark Awards were presented to Chicopee (15 years); Brockton, Leominster, Medfield, Melrose, and Orleans (10 years); and, Weston (5 years). Three first-time Tree City USA communities were also honored: Bernardston, Hadley, and Hopkinton. (Amesbury News, MA)
OBITUARY: Stanley P. Evans, 86 Apr 23, 2008
He held membership with various 4H Clubs throughout Massachusetts and the Masonic Lodge of Leominster. Mr. Evans enjoyed sailing and shared his passion with his family aboard numerous sailboats he owned throughout many years. (Bolton Common, MA)
POLICE NEWS: April 7 - April 13 Apr 19, 2008
Since the man had not been driving the vehicle, he was taken into protective custody and driven to State Police barracks in Leominster. He was released in the morning. (Bolton Common, MA)
Company made candles for pope's visit Apr 17, 2008
Bail was set at $2,500 after he pleaded not guilty in Leominster District Court. Two other males, both juveniles, have been arrested, but no arraignment date has been set. (Boston Globe)
Luck runs out for gambling syndicate Apr 17, 2008
According to the office of Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley, nine commercial establishments in Dorchester, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and Roxbury were also targets for law enforcement, as well as businesses in Lawrence, Leominster and Worcester. Each business allegedly served as a front for Reynoso and Rosado s syndicate, with individual operators allegedly paying 60 percent of their gambling profits to the ringleaders, said Conley. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Youth Leagues Apr 16, 2008
On Sunday, Jan. 20 the Nashoba sixth-grade Slammers traveled to the home gym of its nearest rival in the Central Massachusetts Youth Basketball League standings, Leominster, where they posted a 30-21 win. Wed Jan 23, 2008, 11:04 AM EST. (Beacon Villager, MA)
The Right View: A tale of two cities Apr 8, 2008
Does he live in a Marshfield, Wakefield, Holden, or Leominster one of those towns that routinely elect Republicans to the Legislature. Is he from the Live Free or Die state of New Hampshire. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
'A great art teacher' Apr 8, 2008
" That was all it took to put Legere on the path to becoming an art teacher.Legere, like five other family members, attended Massachusetts College of Art where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She began applying for teaching jobs and was hired to teach high school in Leominster, Mass. She worked there for three years until she was laid off because of Proposition 2 . Her husband, also a teacher, was hired into the Sanborn school district here in New Hampshire. Legere continued to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Backward Glances for March 28 Mar 27, 2008
45 YEARS AGO- Minnie Gustafson purchased the Colonial Flower Shop at 22 Main St. from James Mack of Ashburnham Albert C. Petitto, associated with Foster Grant Co. of Leominster, was elected president of Hudson Rotary Club John A. Millar, who was writing a biographer of Hudson native Dr. William D. Coolidge, inventor, requested some information about the Hudson native from town boards Bob Holmes and Bob Smith sparked the Hudson Junior High hockey team to a 5-0 win over St. Peter s of Worcester... (Hudson Sun, MA)
