Paxton News

Tomorrow, the Department of Public Works and Parks will begin collecting leaves in the following areas bounded by: *Webster Street , Main Street , Stafford Street and South Ludlow Street and James Streets; *Stafford , Wildwood Avenue, Main and Eureka; *Main , Gates Lane, Mill Street , First and Westcott streets; *Paxton line, Pleasant Street , Tory ...

Paxton Board files objections to housing development PAXTON - The Board of Selectmen has filed its objections with the Massachusetts Housing Authority to the proposed Muir Meadow 150-unit housing development proposed for property off Pleasant Street , north of Howe's produce stand.

Marlboro's Elaine Stefanik is the kind of wife deer hunters dream of having. Saturday morning, while it was still dark and raining, her husband Mike looked at conditions and decided to go back to bed.

Editor's Note: The Southbridge Evening News last week published a story noting the steps taken to ensure enough space at local cemeteries.

Ashburnham Woman killed in crash on Rt. 12 is identified ASHBURNHAM - Police yesterday identified the woman killed in a head-on crash Wednesday as Sandra L. LaPlante, 45, of Ashburnham.

Monday, October 19, 2009 Public safety site saluted All fire, ambulance and police offices fit in complex Four firefighters salute during the national anthem during the dedication of the new Paxton public safety complex yesterday.

It was all with a big wink and a nod. -- WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY, PROFESSOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AT QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE WORCESTER - With a bare-knuckled political brawl over millions of dollars in Quinn Bill education bonuses breaking out between police unions and City Hall, questions about the academic value of the ...

THE WORLD AROUND US Dawn Martin of Worcester carries a pumpkin she and her daughter picked out at Howe's Farm and Garden in Paxton yesterday afternoon.

You wouldn't think, walking around this high school that there were these problems.

Workers United issues endorsements WORCESTER - Workers United, a newly formed coalition of city employees and retirees, has endorsed the following candidates for City Council and mayor: Joseph C. O'Brien, mayor and city councilor-at-large; Kola A. Akindale, councilor-at-large; incumbent Michael J. Germain, councilor-at-large; incumbent Frederick C.

Bruce Swirsky talks about how the economy has forced him to close Sylvia's Dress Shop.

Using terms such as 'muddying the waters' and 'treading on dangerous ground,' some selectmen are criticizing the interim town administrator for posting a new ad for the top municipal government spot without the board's input.

I was taken aback by the cover of your August 24 issue which, to my mind, seemed to trivialize the work of the Sisters of St.

Former City Councilor Michael C. Perotto says he is strongly weighing the possibility of running for the 13th Worcester District seat that will be opening up now that state Rep.

State Rep. Robert P. Spellane, D-Worcester, who has served the 13th District that covers parts of Worcester and Paxton since his election in 2001, notified supporters today he will not seek re-election to a new term next year.

The Town Administrator Search Committee will be revealing the names of three finalists for the top municipal government spot on Tuesday night and sources say one of the names belongs to local resident Charles T. Blanchard.

A Worcester man was arrested yesterday on burglary charges after an alert neighbor took down the license plate number of the alleged getaway car.

Residents concerned about a proposed National Grid cell tower on Bearfoot Road will get a chance to see how high the 125-foot tower would be when a large red balloon is flown at that height on Sept.

When 7,000 students in the Wachusett Regional School District return to school on Wednesday, there will be fewer classes and larger class sizes.

Kevin B. McManus, the former Paxton man who has been misrepresenting himself as a highly decorated U.S. Air Force general in Florida though the military authorities deny he holds such rank, is now facing potential criminal charges in Massachusetts for allegedly pretending to be an engineer.