Posts Tagged ‘THE LAKE 940’
GET YOUR LOCAL ON: The Center Of Hope In Southbridge
The Center Of Hope has been located in Southbridge for 65 years, but you may not have heard of it until now. It was started as a program for children with disabilities who were not able to attend public schools. Now, they serve over 650 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Central Massachusetts and Northeastern…
Read MoreSandwich & Social Event In Southbridge
The Center of Hope Foundation, Inc., currently serves nearly 200 individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in its Employment Supports program. The program, which includes adults from both Massachusetts and Connecticut, prides itself on its entrepreneurship and individualized services. The Department oversees many small businesses in the local community, which are designed to provide on-the…
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: 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 MoreShepherd Hill Student Forced To Miss Last Day Of School
It was a memorable last day of school at Shepherd Hill Regional High School for 16 year old Cosmo Casamassa, but not in a good way. He didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye to his teachers or friends before the Summer. School administrators forced the student with Asperger Syndrome to stay at home…
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 MoreBourbon Street Bash At Indian Ranch
THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Dan DiMezza and Sean Daly of Summit Inc. talk to Mike Roberts about the upcoming Bourbon Street Bash at Indian Ranch, and exciting expansion plans to Summit Academy School in Worcester. It’s a little taste of New Orleans right on the shores of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg in Webster! What better way to kick…
Read MoreBackpacks Needed To Help Area Homeless
The Blessed Backpack Brigade is in desperate need of used backpacks! Now that the school year is winding down, your child’s unwanted or unneeded backpack would be greatly appreciated. Jennifer Cederberg of the Blessed Backpack Brigade tells THE LAKE 940, June 22nd is the day you can contribute to this worthy local cause. “I have…
Read More65th Anniversary of June 9, 1953 Worcester Tornado
Most of us remember the June 1, 2011 tornadoes that ripped through Springfield, Brimfield and Southbridge that killed 3 and injured hundreds, but there is a chance you might not have been born 65 years ago when the 1953 Worcester Tornado hit the area on June 9, 1953. Just before 4:30PM, the tornado touched down…
Read MoreGrand Re-Opening Of McDonald’s In Webster
You are invited to the grand re-opening of Webster’s McDonalds, located at 44 East Main Street. The celebration begins with ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, May 30th at 10AM. The new look of the restaurant is being unveiled with the help of Miss Nashoba Valley, Aubrie Przybys, Webster Town Administrator Doug Willardson, State Representative Joe McKenna, State…
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