Former Townsend reserve officer cleared of domestic assault and battery By Jacob Vitali October 18, 2021 at 1:19 p.m.
Devenscrest residents take eviction fight to Ayer Select Board By Jacob Vitali August 18, 2021 at 7:49 a.m.
Devenscrest Village residents rally to stay in their homes By Jacob Vitali August 15, 2021 at 7:40 a.m.
Appalachian Trail proponent, late Shirley resident to be focus of historical program By Jacob Vitali August 4, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.
Rep. Lori Trahan puts PFAS water contamination issue on congressional radar By Jacob Vitali July 30, 2021 at 1:08 a.m.
Residents of Ayer housing development on edge after receiving notices of eviction By Jacob Vitali July 17, 2021 at 8:03 a.m.
![AYER — Former Townsend reserve police officer Christopher VanVoorhis was found not guilty on a charge of domestic assault and battery in Ayer District Court on Monday. VanVoorhis’ case was heard in a bench trial before Judge Matthew McGrath. The lone witness to testify was Officer Christopher Tucker from the Townsend Police Department who arrested […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/low-l-TownsendTrialUSETHIS-01.jpg?w=132 "AYER — Former Townsend reserve police officer Christopher VanVoorhis was found not guilty on a charge of domestic assault and battery in Ayer District Court on Monday. VanVoorhis’ case was heard in a bench trial before Judge Matthew McGrath. The lone witness to testify was Officer Christopher Tucker from the Townsend Police Department who arrested […]")
![AYER — Some relief could be on the way for residents of Devenscrest Village facing no-fault evictions. On Tuesday night, the town’s Select Board said they would be re-engaging the state legislative delegation and considering a townwide eviction moratorium. As Devenscrest residents search for a way to remain in their homes at a manageable cost, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LOW-L-DEVENSCRESTMEETING-01.jpeg?w=122 "AYER — Some relief could be on the way for residents of Devenscrest Village facing no-fault evictions. On Tuesday night, the town’s Select Board said they would be re-engaging the state legislative delegation and considering a townwide eviction moratorium. As Devenscrest residents search for a way to remain in their homes at a manageable cost, […]")
![AYER — Shovels are in the ground for a 51,000-square-foot expansion project at Catania Oils, one of Ayer’s biggest employers. Depending on how they choose to utilize the space created by their latest expansion, the company could double its overall production output. However, there are still some decisions to be made. Catania’s expansion was made […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/low-l-Catania-04.jpeg?w=70 "AYER — Shovels are in the ground for a 51,000-square-foot expansion project at Catania Oils, one of Ayer’s biggest employers. Depending on how they choose to utilize the space created by their latest expansion, the company could double its overall production output. However, there are still some decisions to be made. Catania’s expansion was made […]")
![AYER – The first day of school Wednesday was even more special than usual this year at Page Hilltop Elementary School, where students were greeted with colorful “Welcome Back” signs, bright, bobbing balloons and the smiling (masked) faces of their teachers and other school staff. With pandemic protocols such as mask-wearing and distancing still in […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/low-l-school.jpg?w=117 "AYER – The first day of school Wednesday was even more special than usual this year at Page Hilltop Elementary School, where students were greeted with colorful “Welcome Back” signs, bright, bobbing balloons and the smiling (masked) faces of their teachers and other school staff. With pandemic protocols such as mask-wearing and distancing still in […]")
![DEVENS — Tails are wagging with excitement as the third annual Devens Dog and Music Festival approaches on Sunday. This year’s festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 27 Antietam St. Admission is free for military veterans, children under the age of 12 and dogs. Adult humans are $10. All proceeds […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/low-l-dogfestival.jpg?w=140 "DEVENS — Tails are wagging with excitement as the third annual Devens Dog and Music Festival approaches on Sunday. This year’s festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 27 Antietam St. Admission is free for military veterans, children under the age of 12 and dogs. Adult humans are $10. All proceeds […]")
![AYER — Building off the momentum from Saturday’s rally to stay in their homes, residents of Devenscrest Village took their fight to the Select Board on Tuesday evening. In their corner was a familiar face in town politics: former Select Board member Cornelius “Connie” Sullivan. During the public comment period, Sullivan approached the table and […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LOW-L-DEVENSCRESTMEETING-01.jpeg?w=122 "AYER — Building off the momentum from Saturday’s rally to stay in their homes, residents of Devenscrest Village took their fight to the Select Board on Tuesday evening. In their corner was a familiar face in town politics: former Select Board member Cornelius “Connie” Sullivan. During the public comment period, Sullivan approached the table and […]")
![AYER — Residents of Devenscrest Village and their allies from surrounding communities lined Littleton Road Saturday afternoon as they rallied to stay in their homes. Decked out in black t-shirts reading “We are Devenscrest, we shall not be moved, #DCStrong” they led chants and waved signs as passing cars and trucks from the adjacent Pepsi […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LOW-L-devenscrestProtest62-1.jpg?w=119 "AYER — Residents of Devenscrest Village and their allies from surrounding communities lined Littleton Road Saturday afternoon as they rallied to stay in their homes. Decked out in black t-shirts reading “We are Devenscrest, we shall not be moved, #DCStrong” they led chants and waved signs as passing cars and trucks from the adjacent Pepsi […]")
![SHIRLEY — Had it not been for the writing of late, longtime Shirley resident Benton MacKaye, the roughly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail may not exist today. MacKaye envisioned the Appalachian Trail in an October 1921 essay, “An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning,” published in the Journal of the American Institute of Architect. To celebrate […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/low-l-Appalachian-01.jpg?w=64 "SHIRLEY — Had it not been for the writing of late, longtime Shirley resident Benton MacKaye, the roughly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail may not exist today. MacKaye envisioned the Appalachian Trail in an October 1921 essay, “An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning,” published in the Journal of the American Institute of Architect. To celebrate […]")
![AYER — Federal support could be on the way for local cities and towns, including several in the Nashoba Valley, confronting public water supplies contaminated with chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act of 2021. 3rd District Rep. Lori Trahan used […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/low-l-pfas.jpg?w=140 "AYER — Federal support could be on the way for local cities and towns, including several in the Nashoba Valley, confronting public water supplies contaminated with chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act of 2021. 3rd District Rep. Lori Trahan used […]")
![AYER — About 100 residents of Devenscrest Village met with local legislators Friday night after receiving notices telling them to leave their homes in the next 60 days. The notices they received, State Sen. Jamie Eldridge said was not an eviction notice — rather a notice of their intent to evict. An eviction, Eldridge said, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LOW-L-devenscrest022-2.jpg?w=124 "AYER — About 100 residents of Devenscrest Village met with local legislators Friday night after receiving notices telling them to leave their homes in the next 60 days. The notices they received, State Sen. Jamie Eldridge said was not an eviction notice — rather a notice of their intent to evict. An eviction, Eldridge said, […]")