Townsend

Defrocked Mass. priest ordered to serve 16 years in Maine

By PATRICK WHITTLEMay 24, 2019 GMT

ALFRED, Maine (AP) — A Massachusetts priest who was defrocked for child sexual abuse and was portrayed in the movie "Spotlight" is going to prison for a second time — this time in Maine...

Cause of Massive Townsend Blaze Ruled Accidental

The Lowell SunMarch 30, 2019 GMT

By Jon Winkler

jwinkler@nasobavalleyvoice.com

TOWNSEND -- State and local officials have concluded that the massive fire at Pine Ridge Estates in February was an accident.

Townsend Selectman Charged in Domestic Assault

By Jon Winkler, jwinkler@nashobavalleyvoice.comFebruary 19, 2019 GMT

AYER -- Townsend Selectman Cindy King was arraigned in Ayer District Court Tuesday on two counts of assault and battery and four counts of intimidation of a witness.

King, the Board of Selectmen's vice chairwoman, was charged after a domestic incident that allegedly occurred in her home on Saturday at about 7 p.m.

Help Pouring in for Victims of 4-alarm Townsend Fire

The Lowell SunFebruary 7, 2019 GMT

A Sun Staff Report

FITCHBURG -- On Monday, the residents of Townsend experienced a devastating loss from a four-alarm fire at Pine Ridge Estates, an apartment complex on 48 Fitchburg Road, affecting 43 individuals.

In Townsend, a Day for Somber Salutes

Sentinel & EnterpriseJanuary 18, 2019 GMT

By Scott Shurtleff

sshurtleff@nashobavalleyvoice.com

TOWNSEND -- More than 120 police officers from dozens of towns lined the inside of the Anderson Funeral Home following a short walk of honor for retired police Sgt.

Early Voting More Popular than Expected

The Lowell SunOctober 29, 2018 GMT

By Scott Shurtleff

sshurtleff@nashoba valleyvoice.com

Early voting in the Nashoba Valley is more popular that anticipated.

Townsend Teen Injured in Fireworks Accident

The Lowell SunOctober 27, 2018 GMT

TOWNSEND -- A teenager suffered a traumatic lower-arm injury in a fireworks explosion on Ryan Road Thursday night, according to police.

The male in his late teens was transported via medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Townsend VFW and Auxiliary Host Audio Essay Competition

Sentinel & EnterpriseSeptember 30, 2018 GMT

TOWNSEND -- "Why My Vote Matters" is the theme of this year's Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary.

Man with Ties to Fitchburg, Ayer, Townsend on Most-wanted List

The Lowell SunAugust 24, 2018 GMT

TOWNSEND -- A man with ties to Fitchburg, Ayer and Townsend was added to the Massachusetts State Police most-wanted list Thursday.

Kevin Hamel, 49, is wanted on one count of kidnapping, one count of assault and battery on a household member, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of vandalizing property, according to State Police.

Nashoba Tech ’18 Graduates Receive Awards, Scholarships

The Lowell SunAugust 13, 2018 GMT

Academic Achievement

Generally Speaking, Townsend Couple is a Match Made in History

By Chris Lisinski, clisinski@lowellsun.comJanuary 19, 2018 GMT

TOWNSEND -- The marriage of Sam and Julie Grant is a love story 196 years in the making. It revolves around Ulysses S. Grant, who, born in 1822, would go on to lead the Union army to victory in the Civil War and serve two terms as president with his wife, Julia, by his side.

Essay, Poster Winners Honored

Sentinel & EnterpriseJanuary 7, 2018 GMT

TOWNSEND -- Nineteen entries were received in the Voice of Democracy Competition for students in grades 9-12. The contest was co-sponsored locally by Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary and Pepperell VFW Post No.

Townsend Student Wins Local and State Essay Contest

The Lowell SunJanuary 7, 2018 GMT

TOWNSEND -- Nine students at Hawthorne Brook Middle School in Townsend entered the Patriot's Pen Essay Competition for students in grades 6-8 that was sponsored by Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary.

After Months of Tumult, a New Police Chief Sworn in in Townsend

By Chris Lisinski, clisinski@lowellsun.comOctober 18, 2017 GMT

TOWNSEND -- After months of turmoil gripped the Police Department, officials struck a celebratory tone Tuesday night as the new chief and deputy were sworn in at formal ceremony.

Rick Bailey, who had been leading the department in an interim capacity since April, is now officially chief on a full-time contract.

After Months of Tumult, New Sheriff in Townsend

By Chris Lisinski, clisinski@lowellsun.comOctober 18, 2017 GMT

TOWNSEND -- After months of turmoil gripped the Police Department, officials struck a celebratory tone Tuesday night as the new chief and deputy were sworn in at formal ceremony.

Rick Bailey, who had been leading the department in an interim capacity since April, is now officially chief on a full-time contract.

Townsend Board Creating Commission on Disability

Sentinel & EnterpriseJune 29, 2016 GMT

By Chris Lisinski

clisinski@nashobavalleyvoice.com

TOWNSEND -- Tuesday night's Board of Selectmen meeting was brief and straightforward. Here are some of the highlights: