Funding town and schools before Sterling voters

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By Jan Gottesman The Item STERLING — Voters will tackle a 30-article warrant on Monday, May 6, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Chocksett Middle School gym. Much of the warrant is filled with questions to guide the financial future…

Holden election worker appointed after 'snafu'

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By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — Nadia Kaminski is an election officer for the town after a unanimous vote by the Select Board. “I spoke with Nadia briefly before the meeting and asked if she would like to address…

Wachusett students become teachers

By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — Technology can be a good thing. But for those who did not grow up with it, high tech can take some getting used to. Those who grew up with rotary dial telephones and…

Towns see initial drop in state aid

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By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent It is still the beginning of a long process, but state aid figures show drops in town aid while the school district managed a sizeable gain, if the newest state budget figures hold up. The…

Lilac Hedge keeps growing

By Danielle Ray Landmark Correspondent RUTLAND — The expansion of Lilac Hedge Farm has been years in the making. A March social media post announced that farm owner Ryan MacKay “was fortunate enough to be able to purchase” 130 acres…

Holden ready for Main Street resurfacing

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By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — “Keenly aware Main Street is having problems with detours and delays,” Town Manager Peter Lukes told selectmen April 1 that he encouraged residents to let the town know when there are issues. “Main…