Posts Tagged ‘THE LAKE 940’
Tornado Watch Issued For Webster
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the immediate Webster area, including as far north to Worcester, Fitchburg and as far south as Putnam and Willimantic. It does not include Rhode Island at this time. The rest of the area is in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. It will stay in effect until…
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…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Carole Marchand, Recreation Director
Carole Marchand, lifelong resident of Webster and owner of Marchand Insurance, was hired as the town’s Recreation Director last November. Carole has been involved with various committees over the years and is always looking to add new and exciting local events for families to enjoy. Now that the weather is getting nicer, you can expect…
Read MoreMakara Leaves Webster School Committee After 18 Years
Superintendent of Webster Public Schools, Ruthann Goguen tells THE LAKE 940, “This past week marked 18 years of dedicated service for Mr. Michael Makara to the Webster Public Schools.” At his last School Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 24th Makara was recognized and thanked for his outstanding leadership and professionalism. Ms. Goguen says Mr. Makara,…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON: Susan Duquette – Lakeview Marine
Susan Duquette, owner of Lakeview Marine on Thompson Road in Webster, is your one stop shop for all things boat and water related on Webster Lake! She talks with Tamara Beland about what it is like to own a business in the Webster area and growing up working in the business with her father. LISTEN…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON – Webster Town Administrator Doug Willardson
Webster Town Administrator Doug Willardson sits down with Tamara Beland to talk about the upcoming Earth Day cleanup, the new Gladys E. Kelly Library, the town’s new water filtration project and more! LISTEN TO SEGMENT 1 LISTEN TO SEGMENT 2 Do you have a suggestion for a future show? Send it to us here. Listen…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON – Pegui Campoverde – Monte Bianco Restaurant
Chef Manny Campoverde has over 25 years of experience cooking in New York City restaurants, even working with Chef Tyler Florence. He decided to open up his own restaurant in Thompson 3 years ago. Monte Bianco Restaurant opened up at 1097 Thompson Road in Thompson in 2015. Since then Manny and his family have been offering…
Read MoreGrand Re-Opening Of The Inspired Arts Company In Dudley
Nikki Mead has been dancing for just about as long as she’s been walking. She began dancing at her step-mom’s dance studio, Kimberly’s School of Dance in Thompson, at age 3. She graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a double major in dance and business, then decided to take the leap and open her…
Read MoreThe 2018 Webster Lake Association Einstein Raffle Winners Are…
It was a fun night had by all who attended The Webster Lake Association’s Ice-Out raffle that took place on Wednesday night at Point Breeze. Mother nature didn’t quite cooperate for the original contest that was planned in which people purchased tickets to guess the month, date and time that Einstein would fall through the…
Read MoreGET YOUR LOCAL ON – John & Laurie Sullivan – Sully’s Dog Shack
John and Laurie Sullivan opened Sully’s Dog Shack on 184 West Main Street in Dudley back in 2010. Since then they have won countless awards for their unique assortment of specialty hot dogs. In addition, Laurie is also a real estate agent for Hope Real Estate of Webster, and John is a retired phone company…
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