Posts Tagged ‘Webster’
EEE Virus Found, Spraying To Begin In Webster, Douglas, Dudley, Oxford & Uxbridge
A third human case of EEE, or eastern equine encephalitis has been diagnosed in a person from Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The man, over the age of 60 is believed to have been exposed to the virus in northern Franklin County. Additionally, one horse from Uxbridge and another from Mendon…
Read More2019 Webster Area 4th of July Fireworks Listing
As we get closer to the 4th of July, many local communities will be holding fireworks displays, but it is important to remember that fireworks are illegal for personal use in Massachusetts. There are fines even if you are caught driving through the state with them purchased legally in Connecticut or Rhode Island. Here is…
Read MoreWebster Police Chief Announces Retirement
After more than 30 years in public service, 13 of which serving as Webster’s Police Chief, Timothy Bent has announced he is retiring next month. In a post on the department’s Facebook page, he writes, “I would like to inform the community that I will be retiring on January 12, 2019. Thank you so much…
Read More3 Hospitalized After Overnight Fire In Charlton
Just after midnight on Saturday, July 7th, firefighters from the Charlton Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 63 Main Street. Within minutes, flames were visible coming from the second story of the home and it was declared a 3 alarm fire. Mutual aid was brought in from Auburn, Douglas, Dudley, Oxford, Leicester, Southbridge,…
Read MoreWebster Area 4th of July Fireworks Listing
As we get closer to the 4th of July, many local communities will be holding fireworks displays, but it is important to remember that fireworks are illegal for personal use in Massachusetts. There are fines even if you are caught driving through the state with them purchased legally in Connecticut or Rhode Island. Here is…
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 MoreWebster Board of Selectmen Candidate Profile: RANDY BECKER
THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Randy Becker, candidate for re-election for the Town of Webster Board of Selectmen, sat down with Mike Roberts to tell residents who he is, what his goals are for Webster in the next 3 years and why he thinks you should vote for him on May 7th. Listen to the interview:…
Read MoreHealth & Business Fair Returns To Bartlett High School
The public is invited to the 11th Annual East Meets West Health & Business Fair at Bartlett High School in Webster on April 28th from 11AM to 3PM. Admission is free to this interactive event, which is presented by Life-Skills, Inc. and Page Chiropractic. In addition to health screenings, raffles and demonstrations from local vendors, there…
Read MoreSanta’s Mailbox Is Right Here In Webster!
Boys and girls of Webster, have you been naughty or nice this year? With Christmas just a few weeks away, many children are starting to write their Christmas letters to Santa. Did you know there’s now a way to mail your letter directly to St. Nick? Once you’ve written your letter to Santa Claus, have mom…
Read MoreBlake Shelton Sends Message To Local Students
Blake Shelton recently shared a special message to students of Warren’s Quabog Regional Middle & High School. The message was included in a longer tribute video to 3 students who died in a car accident in West Brookfield on November 6th. In the video, Blake says, “I can understand how you guys feel. It’s the worst…
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