![LOWELL — Patients in Lowell and Greater Lowell needing an ambulance trip in coming weeks may see a member of the National Guard behind the wheel. On Dec. 21, Gov. Charlie Baker announced up to 500 National Guard members would be deployed to 55 hospitals and 12 ambulance service providers in the state. Lowell’s Pridestar […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/low-l-Ambulances12292021-01.jpg?w=117 "LOWELL — Patients in Lowell and Greater Lowell needing an ambulance trip in coming weeks may see a member of the National Guard behind the wheel. On Dec. 21, Gov. Charlie Baker announced up to 500 National Guard members would be deployed to 55 hospitals and 12 ambulance service providers in the state. Lowell’s Pridestar […]")
Pridestar EMS receives National Guard reinforcements to combat staffing shortage
LOWELL — Patients in Lowell and Greater Lowell needing an ambulance trip in coming weeks may see a member of the National Guard behind the wheel. On Dec. 21, Gov....
![GROTON — With the opening of the Groton Hill Music Center slated for fall 2022, the town is looking to make it a walkable destination. Groton received a $150,000 appropriation as part of the state’s $4 billion American Rescue Plan Act spending bill, which was signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on Dec. 13. The money […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LOW-L-grotonHillMusic39-1.jpg?w=132 "GROTON — With the opening of the Groton Hill Music Center slated for fall 2022, the town is looking to make it a walkable destination. Groton received a $150,000 appropriation as part of the state’s $4 billion American Rescue Plan Act spending bill, which was signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on Dec. 13. The money […]")
![SHIRLEY — ShirleyArts will be hosting auditions for a virtual comedy “How to Survive Being in a Shakespeare Play” by Don Zolidis from 6 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 6. The auditions, rehearsals and performances will all be done via Zoom and are open to youth starting at age 12, through teens, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/low-z-shirleyarts.jpg?w=88 "SHIRLEY — ShirleyArts will be hosting auditions for a virtual comedy “How to Survive Being in a Shakespeare Play” by Don Zolidis from 6 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 6. The auditions, rehearsals and performances will all be done via Zoom and are open to youth starting at age 12, through teens, […]")
![PEPPERELL — American Rescue Plan Act funds will benefit the Fire Department in its efforts to replace an aging ambulance. When voters went to Town Meeting on Nov. 6, they granted the Fire Department permission to enter into a five-year lease purchasing agreement for a new ambulance. However, the town received $345,000 in ARPA funds […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/low-l-pepperellbuildings-10.jpeg?w=132 "PEPPERELL — American Rescue Plan Act funds will benefit the Fire Department in its efforts to replace an aging ambulance. When voters went to Town Meeting on Nov. 6, they granted the Fire Department permission to enter into a five-year lease purchasing agreement for a new ambulance. However, the town received $345,000 in ARPA funds […]")
![LITTLETON — Mask flexibility for fully vaccinated students at Littleton High School took another step forward on Wednesday night. The Board of Health voted 5-0 to allow a three-week mask flexibility trial at the school between Tuesday, Jan. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 1. However, the Board of Health will review COVID-19 data in schools and […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LOW-L-stockLittletonHS07.jpg?w=132 "LITTLETON — Mask flexibility for fully vaccinated students at Littleton High School took another step forward on Wednesday night. The Board of Health voted 5-0 to allow a three-week mask flexibility trial at the school between Tuesday, Jan. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 1. However, the Board of Health will review COVID-19 data in schools and […]")
![HARVARD — On Dec. 6, 1773, a collection of colonists ripe with revolutionary fervor dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor — their contributions kick-starting America’s separation from Great Britain hasn’t been forgotten. Elijah Houghton of Harvard was one of the 125 known participants on that historic night. On Tuesday, his gravesite received a […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/low-l-TeaParty-01.jpg?w=102 "HARVARD — On Dec. 6, 1773, a collection of colonists ripe with revolutionary fervor dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor — their contributions kick-starting America’s separation from Great Britain hasn’t been forgotten. Elijah Houghton of Harvard was one of the 125 known participants on that historic night. On Tuesday, his gravesite received a […]")
![AYER — The popular Kiddie Junction Playground at Pirone Park is now closed to the public. On Tuesday, the town’s licensed site professional notified the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) of the playground’s arsenic contamination. The notification came as part of Ayer’s ongoing efforts to remediate the site and replace the playground structure. Arsenic […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LOW-L-kiddieJunction06.jpg?w=132 "AYER — The popular Kiddie Junction Playground at Pirone Park is now closed to the public. On Tuesday, the town’s licensed site professional notified the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) of the playground’s arsenic contamination. The notification came as part of Ayer’s ongoing efforts to remediate the site and replace the playground structure. Arsenic […]")
![PEPPERELL — Select Board member Tony Beattie will be allowed to continue operating his sawmill on Oak Hill Street at his Robinwood Farm. On Monday, the Planning Board voted 4-0 in favor of granting a special permit for Beattie’s portable Wood-Mizer sawmill. With the special permit, Beattie will be restricted to operating it from 8 […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LOW-L-beattieFarmer068-1.jpg?w=130 "PEPPERELL — Select Board member Tony Beattie will be allowed to continue operating his sawmill on Oak Hill Street at his Robinwood Farm. On Monday, the Planning Board voted 4-0 in favor of granting a special permit for Beattie’s portable Wood-Mizer sawmill. With the special permit, Beattie will be restricted to operating it from 8 […]")
![DRACUT — Almost two decades ago, Wes Ritchie and Ture Turnbull were working in the state Legislature. Ritchie was the chief of staff for then-state Sen. Barbara L’Italien, D-Andover; Turnbull was the legislative director for state Rep. Denise Garlick, D-Needham. The two are no longer in politics; instead, they are co-founders and co-CEOs of New […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/low-l-TreeHouse-01.jpeg?w=132 "DRACUT — Almost two decades ago, Wes Ritchie and Ture Turnbull were working in the state Legislature. Ritchie was the chief of staff for then-state Sen. Barbara L’Italien, D-Andover; Turnbull was the legislative director for state Rep. Denise Garlick, D-Needham. The two are no longer in politics; instead, they are co-founders and co-CEOs of New […]")
![AYER — Catania Oils has adopted Westford Road as part of the town’s new litter and beautification program, Clean Ayer. As a sponsor, Catania Oils will subsidize road cleaning on Westford Road twice a year. The work will be performed by the roadway litter removal company Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Service of America Inc. Director of […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/low-l-Catania-01.jpg?w=117 "AYER — Catania Oils has adopted Westford Road as part of the town’s new litter and beautification program, Clean Ayer. As a sponsor, Catania Oils will subsidize road cleaning on Westford Road twice a year. The work will be performed by the roadway litter removal company Adopt-A-Highway Litter Removal Service of America Inc. Director of […]")