Townsend News

Spend 10 minutes with Joe Cappucci of West Townsend and it will soon become clear why the Joseph M. Cappucci Insurance Agency has thrived for more than 25 years, in a time when so many other start-up businesses have failed.

A Townsend man was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to breaking into and ransacking a Lunenburg home in April, according to court documents.

A quickly spreading fire destroyed a Lost Lake home at 99 Boathouse Road this afternoon.

Better make that wait 15 minutes. A lightning strike can occur when the storm cloud is miles away, said National Weather Service SKYWARN trainer William Babcock.

The Friends of the Townsend Seniors are looking for that outstanding individual in the community who has given of himself or herself to the growth and betterment of the town to be nominated for the 2013 William E. May Endowment Fund Award, which will be awarded and celebrated at a dinner in October.

A transportation funding bill passed this week by the Senate could bring local communities 50 percent more state money for bridge and road repairs, a boost some officials say is much needed.

It's that time of year again. There is not much food on the ground and skinny bears are hungry after a long winter hibernation.

Townsend parent Regina Coulter, the mother of three boys who participated in Fitchburg State University's sixth annual Special Olympics, said the outpouring of support from others is what makes Special Olympics so special.

Looking for a way to honor one of their own, volunteers at Townsend Ecumenical Outreach have decided on just the thing, participation in the Post Office's annual food drive held May 11.

A man who allegedly threatened to light his girlfriend on fire after a fight was released on $3,000 bail and ordered to stay away from her after his dangerousness hearing Tuesday in Ayer District Court.

Amateur and professional craftspeople are invited to sell their original works at the 32nd annual Spring Festival and Craft Fair, Saturday, May 18 on Townsend Common.

Fitchburg firefighters scaled a steep hill overlooking Mirror Lake on Monday to battle a brush fire at Cogshall Park, one of several brush fires in the region that have kept firefighters Several people called the Fitchburg Fire Department reporting heavy smoke at the park.

While turnout is expected to be low for the U.S. Senate primary election today, some local races could attract a crowd.

The North Middlesex Regional School Building Committee will make a final recommendation to the Massachusetts School Building Authority on four potential building projects to replace the current high-school building in Townsend.

While turnout is expected to be low for the U.S. Senate primary election on Tuesday, some local races could attract a crowd.

Project Graduation has started its annual fundraising drive. Project Graduation is a yearly event that provides graduating seniors from North Middlesex High School with a safe and enjoyable celebration.

Townsend Earth Day: Townsend's Earth Day celebration will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, April 28, from noon to 4 p.m. "Bats, bees, birds, bugs and butterflies" will be the theme this year! We are sure to attract a large, enthusiastic crowd! If you want to join the group, just send me your Facebook info! ... (more)

The Friends of the Townsend Seniors are looking for that outstanding individual in the Townsend community who has given of himself or herself to the growth and betterment of the town of Townsend.

"Linda brings a wealth of experience to the position, which we know will prove beneficial to all our fundholders," said Phil Grzewinski, president of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

A 42-year-old Townsend man is being held without bail until a dangerousness hearing Friday in Ayer District Court after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and threatened to set her on fire.