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The Flying Irish Studio of Ashby is now running its popular Little Leprechauns lessions, introductory Irish dance classes for children ages 4 and 5. The classes emphasize having fun while learning to move to ... via Sentinel & Enterprise

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Pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 6, Sec. 178C-178P, the individual who appears on this notification has been designated a Level 3 sex offender by the Sex Offender Registry Boad. via Townsend Times

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“There will be constant changes (in the budget), maybe hire a little less or more. I will continue to update you. "Salary negotiations are going on. Once negotiations are done (we'll have the final budget) near the end of June”

The North Middlesex Regional School District Committee has adopted a fiscal year 2009 school budget that cuts $500,000 from its draft version that represents a 5.8 percent increase above the 2008 figure. via Townsend Times

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“We were really disappointed there were less than 100 people (at the school budget presentation on Feb. 27).”

Selectmen, in unity with peers in Townsend, have endorsed a written agreement, put together by the finance committees and other officials in the three North Middlesex Regional School District towns, demanding ... via Pepperell Free Press

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“She didn't know Morse code and didn't understand the importance of a radio. She was flying blind.”

Did her plane crash and sink, was she captured by the Japanese for her work as a spy in World War II in the Pacific at the request of FDR as depicted in the movie "Flight for Freedom" in 1943, or did she assume ... via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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“We can only make recommendations.”

Fire Chief Donald Klein is asking town officials to spend more than $800,000 for a new fire engine and ambulance for fiscal year 2009. via Sentinel & Enterprise

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“We've gone done to some smaller vehicles were we can, as well.”

Michael Fors, 23, of Ashby had to pay $3.15 a gallon for gasoline during a stop at Mr. via Sentinel & Enterprise

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Registration for summer camp is in full swing at Camp Middlesex in Ashby. The 4-H Camp Middlesex offers day camp for ages 6-12 and overnight camp for ages 8-15 for boys and girls, running seven weeks in July ... via Sentinel & Enterprise

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“This budget begins to drive the district in a different way. We can't be happy with what was.”

North Middlesex Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Maureen Marshall released a draft fiscal year 2009 school budget that shows a 5.6 percent, or $2.26 million, increase over the current year. via Ayer Public Spirit

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“But we have to fund it anyway.”

Town administrator Gregory Barnes planned for the cost of snow and ice removal to increase, while analyzing the town's budget in preparation for the now-ongoing talks. via Townsend Times

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“Welcome to Ashby, land of potholes you can drive a bus through”

To the Ashby Board of Selectmen and town administrator: I am writing to express my frustration and utter disbelief that the town of Ashby did enter into agreements/contracts with two obviously disreputable ... via Ayer Public Spirit

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“The whole issue of dam repairs and maintenance will be a task the city needs to keep on the front burner”

Recent leaks at two city dams highlight the poor condition of some dams in the city, state and city records show. via Sentinel & Enterprise

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“It was ripping when we got here”

A second fire at a Franklin Street apartment building left a charred, ravaged building and police with a lot of questions. via Sentinel & Enterprise

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