PAXTON — Despite some contests in the May 8 town election, there will not be any changes on the Select Board or to the Paxton representative on the vocational school board. Kirk Huehls won re-election to the Select Board over William Trotta, 221-156.
STERLING — When Vanessa Smith passed away in March, many of the loyal fans and customers of Rota Spring Farm expressed how much they would miss her and her presence in the farm store. Smith was a longtime staple at the farm, having joined the team as a manager in the early 2000s.
PRINCETON — Voters faced a ballot with no contests in the May 8 election, but three questions restricting marijuana cultivation, processing and manufacturing were decided. All three questions passed, prohibiting commercial cultivation, processing and/or manufacturing of marijuana in Residential-Agricultural districts and Business districts (Question One, passed 246 to 88), and in the Business-Industrial District (Question Two, passed 231 to 111); and regulating indoor commercial cultivation, processing and manufacturing of marijuana only for “medical purposes” in the Business-Industrial District (Question Three, passed 225 to 115).
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (05/18/23). Take charge this year.
FIRE Princeton April 24 1:08 a.m.: 911 - Fire-EMS, Bullard Road. Person transported to hospital.
HOLDEN — The Holden Garden Club’s annual plant sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Damon House, 1157 Main St. There will be a wide variety of area grown perennials, as well as variety six-packs of tomatoes, peppers and herbs. There will be gardening books available, a silent auction, and lots of club members ready to assist you.
The Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance has selected Rachel Vinton and Junichi Ash, both of Rutland, to receive 2023 MAHPERD Outstanding Future Professional awards.
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HOLDEN — On May 3, the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce commemorated the grand opening of JM Scully Jewelers at 697 Main Street. Business owner and on-site jeweler John Scully did the honors of cutting the ribbon — as well as the first piece of cake — to celebrate the occasion.
RUTLAND — On Thursday during April vacation, Andrew Hill, 8, and his father, BJ Hill, walked from Rutland Center to Holden Center (5.5 miles). Andrew’s favorite part was stopping for pancakes at the Route 122 Diner.