GOINGS ON
Community Content Sterling RTC meeting STERLING — The Sterling Republican Town Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.15, in the 1835 Town Hall, front room on left at the front door.
ADMIN
Holden native takes Ultimate Frisbee to World competitions
Ken Cleveland While attending Boston University, Adrienne Altobelli-Fiacco was introduced to a sport that would bring her into competitions locally and finally internationally. “I was introduced to Ultimate Frisbee as a competitive sport in college at Boston University (2002-2006), and over the summers would return to the Wachusett area and play summer league with the Wachusett alumni’s men’s team The Drunken Clams (circa 2003-2005),” Altobelli said.
Wachusett falls to Franklin in season opener
HOLDEN — It was “Neon Night” in The Badlands, and the Wachusett Regional student section was lit up after the Mountaineers pulled within three points of Franklin with 9:06 to play. But the Panthers responded to the scoring runs of seniors Tucker McDonald (touchdown) and Aidan McGeary (conversion), twice converting on third down during a 10-play TD drive that consumed nearly six minutes to secure a 32-22 win Sept.
Overlook FARM marks year of success with programs, donations
RUTLAND — Overlook FARM has grown, having been planted as a concept and flourishing over the past year. Carrying on an educational mission similar to that once conducted by Heifer International at the Rutland site of the Williams family farm, Overlook FARM uses part of the original location at 216 Wachusett St.
Early Childhood Center is accepting applications
HOLDEN — The Early Childhood Center (ECC), the Wachusett Regional School District’s inclusion preschool program, is accepting applications for half-day morning or afternoon sessions. ECC's goal is to provide a developmentally sound preschool experience so that all children can become active, lifelong learners.
Holden Farmers Market going strong for over 25 years
Ken Cleveland HOLDEN — It has been a quarter century or so since the “new” Holden Farmers Market started, providing a later shopping option for those who wanted to shop for fresh produce and local goods after work. There is a long history of having a farmers market in town, according to one vendor who was herself involved in starting the current farmers market in 1995.
GOINGS ON
Community Content Rutland concerts on the common RUTLAND — The Rutland 300th Anniversary Committee continues the Friday Concert on the Common series. The evening concerts on the town common include a beer tent and varying food trucks.
The 228 does weddings – and so much more
Danielle Ray STERLING — The 228 has been the site of many celebrations — happy occasions, including weddings, baby showers, birthdays and graduations; and even somber ones such as celebrations of life — an honor of which the mother and daughter co-owners team is proud. “We are a great option for people because we are a locally owned business that affords people a lot of flexibility and options without making them do all the work,” said Sharon Olsen, who opened The 228 with her mother, Patricia Fisher, six years ago.
GET A HOBBY IN RETIREMENT
Ken Cleveland HOLDEN — “I really just started woodworking last fall,” David Lovell admitted recently. “It started out by my wife, Michele, telling me I would need a hobby when I retired,” he said.
‘Cheers!’
“Salud!” “Saute!” “Sliante!” “Gan bae!” “Na zdrowie!”