Oakham News

The budget impasse at Quabbin Regional School District has taken a serious turn.

Oakham voters approve budget OAKHAM -- Town meeting Wednesday approved a nearly $2.77 million operating budget, an increase of 4 percent from this year's budget, adopted a quarterly property tax billing system ...

By James F. Russell Telegram & Gazette CORRESPONDENT BARRE- New Braintree Chairman of Selectmen Martin Goulet plans to seek a state investigation of the school budget process, he informed the Quabbin Regional ...

With the failure Tuesday of a Proposition 2-1/2 override in the town election, officials are preparing to downsize town services.

Equine Rescue saves foal, her parents OAKHAM- Bay State Equine Rescue needs the community's help to find the perfect name for the newest arrivals at the rescue.

A HORSE WITH NO NAME: The scrawny foal, at right, needs a name, as well as some good nutrition.

Voters OK $22,287 for Fire Dept. ambulance By Bradford L. Miner TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF bminer@telegram.com OAKHAM- Voters yesterday rejected two of three capital exclusion questions, filled a three-year ...

Judge John S. McCann Griselis O'Neil, of 16 Somerset St., Worcester, was sentenced to eight to 10 years in Framingham state prison after pleading guilty to trafficking in cocaine. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Contests for selectman and moderator and a debt exclusion question from the Quabbin Regional School District are on the ballot in today's municipal election. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“As we move through this process, we are following all of the stipulations set down by the Massachusetts School Building Authority so that after the fact there is the distinct possibility of receiving help from the state in paying off the bond”

By Bradford L. Miner TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF bminer@telegram.com OAKHAM- One section of the Oakham Center School roof is less than 20 years old; the other has been in place since the school was built in the ... via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“Well, the grass is always greener in the other fellow's yard; The little row, you have to hoe...oh boy that's hard! But if we all could wear green glasses now, it wouldn't be so hard, To see how green that grass is in your own backyard!”

NORTH BROOKFIELD BROOKFIELD FLOODWATERS : Over the years, the Brookfields have been spared from raging floodwaters... all except Lake Quaboag, AKA North Pond. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“We have learned to never turn your back on your best friend, your horse”

Leicester wine gala to benefit Bay State Equine Rescue LEICESTER- An upcoming benefit will help volunteers give abused and neglected horses a fresh start. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“The Worcester County Food Bank is continuously striving to provide a greater variety of nutritious food to its network of partner agencies and the people they help”

Equine rescue volunteers sought OAKHAM -- Bay State Equine Rescue has scheduled its annual meeting for volunteers at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Rutland library. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“There were no threats, no note and no indication of any gun or any weapon”

I've heard of a lot of ways to try to get out of school, but I've never heard of this. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

The Quabbin Middle School-High School complex was put in lockdown Monday afternoon after a live magnum shell was found in the cafeteria after lunch. via WBZ TV

NORTH BROOKFIELD DEATH, TAXES, DENTISTS and DEALERS : I was waiting to see John Couture, building inspector, the other night when I came across some interesting numbers on taxes. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“We're going to do the best we can.”

When Police Officer Robert J. Marino steps up to the bargaining table on behalf of the police union to negotiate a new contract with the town, he has one goal in mind: stop the revolving door. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Oakham split on Quabbin bond OAKHAM -- Town meeting last night was evenly split with a 70-to-70 vote on whether to support a $1,590,000 bond sought by the Quabbin Regional School District. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“It is not safe for firefighters to be working off of. At 40 years old it should be in a museum”

New Braintree votes tonight NEW BRAINTREE -- Town meeting voters tonight will decide on whether the Quabbin Regional School District should borrow $1.588 million to upgrade its computer network and telephone ... via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“Having the money returned to the cities and towns that put it here certainly would be appreciated.”

Selectman Raymond A. Dennehy III has his eye on $177,347 he believes belongs to his town. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette