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Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 5
$479,900, 28 Murray Rd, Paxton Development LLC, to Bosompem, Moses S. $495,000, 163 Benwoods Dr, Cullinane, David M, and Cullinane, Sharon M, to Tannehill, Ellen, and Millet, Ulysse.$280,000, 83 Sanders St, Cotto-Rosario, Edwin, to Castillo-Vargas, Natasha.$190,856, 128 Allen St, Higgins, Mary, and Freedom Mortgage Corp, to Freedom Mortgage Corp.$121,500, 19 Kendall St, Tcs Home Group LLC, to My Jireh Properties LLC.$35,000, Jones St, Virginia Realty Inc, to Fwp Realty Partners LLC.
Who left a hoax device on a bridge in Templeton? Police asking for the public's help
State and local law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who left an apparent hoax device on a bridge in Templeton this week. The item, which was intentionally designed to resemble a destructive device, was planted on the Rte. 202 bridge near the Elm Street intersection sometime prior to Tuesday evening, according to officials assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 28 to May 4
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from April 28 to May 4. There were 160 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,050-square-foot home on Princeton Street in Jefferson that sold for $435,000. Athol.
This part of Massachusetts ranked as the third most competitive rental market in the country. It’s not the Boston area.
You might not think finding an apartment in Gardner would be all that tough. But as it turns out, Central Massachusetts is home to one of the most competitive rental markets in the United States, a new study has found. The study by Forbes Advisor analyzed data on the cost...
Ashburnham's Town Meeting is Tuesday: Here are the most important proposals coming up
Ashburnham's annual Town Meeting warrant includes more than $1 million of proposed free cash spending as well as the usual budgetary articles. This year’s registered voters will consider 24 articles, including the town budget, eight articles that request funds from the town’s free cash account, a bylaw change, and two citizens' petition articles.
'The perfect storm': Mother and daughters together on the softball field for Oakmont
In past years, getting quality time with her daughters in the spring was a challenge for Oakmont Regional softball coach Katrina Bunting. Now, the equation is a bit simpler, as Bunting's daughters are both on the field with her. Rachel Sinclair, a 2019 Oakmont grad, has joined her mother as an assistant coach and Sophie Gaidanowicz is playing for her big sister and mom as a senior on the team. It’s truly a family affair for Oakmont...
Worcester County Wonders: World's oldest baseball diamond remains a hidden gem in Clinton
CLINTON — Worcester County and baseball go hand in hand like a brand-new leather ball and a hand-woven glove, but it's Clinton's Fuller Field that may outshine the rest, claiming to be the oldest ballpark in continuous use. The first game dating back to 1878, nearly three dozen years before Fenway Park was established in 1912.
Police: 1 dead, another in critical condition following Friday stabbing on Northbridge Town Common
NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. - The Worcester County District Attorney's office is investigating a deadly stabbing in Northbridge. DA Joseph Early, Jr. says the call came in to local police around 9:30 Friday night for multiple stabbings on the town common. Early says police responded to what he described as a "chaotic" scene, with several people on the common and two people were suffering stab wounds. Both were transported to the hospital where one, a 20-year-old male, was pronounced dead. The other, a 17-year-old male, was in critical condition as of Saturday morning.
Single family residence in Winchendon sells for $1.3 million
A spacious house located at 459 Glenallen Street in Winchendon has new owners. The 3,366-square-foot property, built in 2006, was sold on April 12, 2024, for $1,300,000, or $386 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.2-acre.
Editorial: Landmark’s face lift making Leominster a more livable city
Earlier this week the newspaper gave a written and visual update on the status of the Monument Square improvement project in downtown Leominster. It’s encouraging to see that upgrades to that city landmark remain on track to be completed by the end of June. Funding for its renovation came...
Where to enjoy Mother's Day brunch in North Central Mass., plus fun things to do with Mom
Now that the calendar has rolled over to May, the season of baseball, graduations and weddings has begun. But before we get too caught up in all those lovely celebrations, let's be sure to thank the one who makes it all happen - mom. Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May. This year it's May 12, so you have just over a week to organize a celebration or activity that lets Mom (or Grandma or...
Greater Gardner gearing up for fun summer concerts - see who's playing and where
There’s music in the air around Greater Gardner – at least there soon will be. Several communities will be hosting a series of summer concerts, with musical acts ranging from Billy Joel and Beatles tribute bands, country-and-western performers, and popular local favorites. Expect a rocking start at Monument Park on June 22 as the...
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