![You may have heard the acronym STEM once or twice in the last few years. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs represent one of the fastest-growing opportunities in our economy, leaping past other careers. In keeping with this new direction in education, Nissitissit Middle School in Pepperell, held a school-wide STEM week that captivated […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/low-z-stem-1.jpg?w=117 "You may have heard the acronym STEM once or twice in the last few years. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs represent one of the fastest-growing opportunities in our economy, leaping past other careers. In keeping with this new direction in education, Nissitissit Middle School in Pepperell, held a school-wide STEM week that captivated […]")
STEM thrives at the Nissitissit
You may have heard the acronym STEM once or twice in the last few years. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs represent one of the fastest-growing opportunities in our...
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Greg’s Run organizers thank sponsors, volunteers
On October 12 Greg’s Run continued for the 15th year thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and the efforts of many volunteers. It was another great day for...
![State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey in offering fire and life-safety tips for celebrating Halloween, noting: “Consider using battery-operated tea lights in jack-o-lanterns instead of candles to prevent fires, and keep all decorations away from heat and flames.” More children are hit by cars on Halloween than any other single day, so it’s important for […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/low-z-safety-1.jpg?w=96 "State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey in offering fire and life-safety tips for celebrating Halloween, noting: “Consider using battery-operated tea lights in jack-o-lanterns instead of candles to prevent fires, and keep all decorations away from heat and flames.” More children are hit by cars on Halloween than any other single day, so it’s important for […]")
Halloween safety tips
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey in offering fire and life-safety tips for celebrating Halloween, noting: “Consider using battery-operated tea lights in jack-o-lanterns instead of candles to prevent fires, and...
![PEPPERELL – The Friends of the Lawrence Library held its 11th-annual Wine Tasting on October 19th at the beautiful Lawrence Library. Local vendors offered samples of delicious wines and cider for guests to enjoy, along with tasty food and live music. The Wine Tasting and the annual Used Book Sale are the biggest fundraisers of […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/low-z-wine-1.jpg?w=97 "PEPPERELL – The Friends of the Lawrence Library held its 11th-annual Wine Tasting on October 19th at the beautiful Lawrence Library. Local vendors offered samples of delicious wines and cider for guests to enjoy, along with tasty food and live music. The Wine Tasting and the annual Used Book Sale are the biggest fundraisers of […]")
Books and wine, all for a good cause
PEPPERELL – The Friends of the Lawrence Library held its 11th-annual Wine Tasting on October 19th at the beautiful Lawrence Library. Local vendors offered samples of delicious wines and cider...
![GROTON – The Groton Community School will host its 15th-annual Community Home Tour on Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Doors at the school will open at 9 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the Home Tour will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Groton Community Home Tour is […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/low-z-tour-1.jpg?w=140 "GROTON – The Groton Community School will host its 15th-annual Community Home Tour on Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Doors at the school will open at 9 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the Home Tour will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Groton Community Home Tour is […]")
Annual Groton Community Home Tour on tap later this month
GROTON – The Groton Community School will host its 15th-annual Community Home Tour on Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Doors at the school will open...
![J. Ellis Plumbing and Heating in Townsend helped raise $10,000 for Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The fundraiser was part of their “Celebrating our 10th Year in Business” promotion, where 1% of service revenue over 12 months was donated back to Make-A-Wish. “Make-A-Wish has held a […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/low-z-ellis-1.jpg?w=117 "J. Ellis Plumbing and Heating in Townsend helped raise $10,000 for Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The fundraiser was part of their “Celebrating our 10th Year in Business” promotion, where 1% of service revenue over 12 months was donated back to Make-A-Wish. “Make-A-Wish has held a […]")
Townsend plumbing firm comes up big for Make-A-Wish
J. Ellis Plumbing and Heating in Townsend helped raise $10,000 for Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The fundraiser was part of...
Rail visions leave question: Who’s paying?
BOSTON – Two elected officials and two transportation advocates who studied potential commuter rail changes endorsed a $28.9 billion plan on Monday to transform the system, setting up a key...
Correction
A story in the Oct. 18 edition of the Nashoba Valley Voice about the rededication celebration at Fredonian Park in Shirley misspelled Theresa Prokowiew’s last name. Prokowiew, of Lunenburg, formerly...
![State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts President Chief Dennis Condon are launching Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. “This year’s theme Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape, emphasizes how important it is for every family to make and practice a home escape plan. Even […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/low-z-fire-1.jpg?w=88 "State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts President Chief Dennis Condon are launching Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. “This year’s theme Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape, emphasizes how important it is for every family to make and practice a home escape plan. Even […]")
Top state fire official launches Fire Prevention Week
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts President Chief Dennis Condon are launching Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. “This year’s theme Not Every Hero...
![BOSTON – Colleges and universities in Massachusetts could face significant fines or lose their ability to issue degrees for failing to implement financial transparency measures under a bill the House unanimously approved on Wednesday. Designed as a response to a recent wave of higher education closures, the legislation requires school leadership to post financial information […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/low-z-highered-1.jpg?w=130 "BOSTON – Colleges and universities in Massachusetts could face significant fines or lose their ability to issue degrees for failing to implement financial transparency measures under a bill the House unanimously approved on Wednesday. Designed as a response to a recent wave of higher education closures, the legislation requires school leadership to post financial information […]")
Colleges, universities face penalties in college closure bill
BOSTON – Colleges and universities in Massachusetts could face significant fines or lose their ability to issue degrees for failing to implement financial transparency measures under a bill the House...