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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Jason Villatico Of J. Anthony’s Italian Grill
On this week’s episode of Get Your Local On, Tamara Beland sat down with Jason Villatico, better known as ‘J. Anthony’ from J. Anthony’s Italian Grill on the corners of Routes 12 and 20 on the Oxford/Auburn line. Jason has literally grown up in the restaurant business, helping out his dad Arnie as a youngster,…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Connor Brennan – Bartlett Class Of 2018
Connor Brennan, Webster resident and Bartlett High School class of 2018 graduate, is a very busy and smart young man. We first met him back in May when he moderated a debate between the Webster Board of Selectmen candidates. Not only was he active in many groups in high school, including President of the local…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Lauri Joseph From Blessed Backpack Brigade
One of our favorite local organizations, The Blessed Backpack Brigade, was started in 2016 by Paul and Lauri Joseph after learning of the large population of homeless individuals in the Webster area. On the second and fourth Wednesday of every month the brigade, made up of volunteers, hosts free fellowship meals at the American Legion in Webster…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Don Bourque From Choice1Temps & Choice1Graphics
Don Bourque is an interesting guy! Not only is he currently serving on the Webster Board of Selectmen, he also owns and operates 2 local businesses. Choice1Temps, a staffing agency with locations in Webster, Worcester, Millbury, Leominster, Fitchburg and Putnam, and also Choice1Graphics, a printing company specializing in signs, banners and promotional items, on Main Street…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Firefighter Angie Roy
Webster resident Angie Roy has been a firefighter in Worcester for 18 years. Not only does she battle blazes in and around the city, she also visits schools and teaches children about fire safety. She reflects on some of the things she loves about her job, and also some of the hard parts. Ever think…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: State Representative Joe McKenna
Joe McKenna is currently serving his third term as State Representative for the 18th Worcester District, consisting of Webster, Sutton, Douglas and a portion of Oxford. From 2011 to 2014, he served as Chief of Staff to State Representative Peter Durant who represents the towns of Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge and Spencer. Listen below to hear how…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Dave Laabs from The Airbrush Shack
Dave Laabs, owner of The Airbrush Shack in Thompson, specializes in customized airbrushing, signs, banners, vehicle lettering, screen printing and more. If you are looking for something creative and to stand out Dave is your guy. He sat down with Tamara Beland to discuss how he started his own small business after the furniture factory…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON – Carl Kaliszewski of 511 Financial Group
Longtime listeners of AM 940 may remember when Carl Kaliszewski hosted a weekly radio show called “Dollars and Sense” on Wednesday mornings. Carl is the owner of 511 Financial Group on Lake Street in Webster. He has been helping area residents plan for their futures, including saving for retirement, since 1975. He is also on…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Webster Selectman Randy Becker
On May 7th the voters of Webster re-elected Randy Becker to serve on the Board of Selectmen for his second (and final) term. Randy is also the Chairman of the Board at MAPFRE Insurance and gives us some insight as to what is going on at the old Woolworth’s building in town. He also invites…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Library Director Amanda Grenier
Everybody’s been wondering, when is Webster’s new library going to open? Library Director Amanda Grenier gives us details on what is going on inside the new Gladys E. Kelly Library by bridging the past and the future with a larger, modern and more efficient building that will meet the ongoing needs of residents, while also…
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