Scouts gear up for Camp Wanocksett centennial

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Staff reports RUTLAND — In January 2024, the Heart of New England Council, Boy Scouts of America will kick off a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of Camp Wanocksett in Dublin, New Hampshire, one of two premier summer camps…

Name A Snowplow contest winners announced

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced the winners of the second annual Name A Snowplow contest for statewide elementary and middle school students in Massachusetts. The winning plow names are: Flower Plower, Edward Blizzardhands, Glacier Gobbler, Polar…

New senior bus plan approved in Paxton

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By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent PAXTON — Next summer, a new bus service will provide rides for senior citizens. The Select Board approved the plan to contract SCM Elder Bus to provide the service at its Dec. 11 meeting. The…

Quinapoxet slated to reopen in January

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By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — The flooding caused by busy beavers off Quinapoxet Street, combined with a collapsed culvert under the road, will keep the road closed likely until the end of January, Town Manager Peter Lukes said.…

Wachusett area towns' tax increases vary

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By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent REGION — In general, the tax rates dropped in area communities, mainly because of rising house values. Rutland did not follow the trend, with its rate rising. The rise is due to a combination of…