Feature Articles

By Janet Stoica

The Webster First Federal Credit Union’s prominent location at 1 North Main Street has served its members well since 1967, but come January, the branch will be moving.

“We’ve opted to build a new Webster facility,” said Michael Lussier, President of Webster First Federal Credit Union. “The town was selling the former Filmer School building last year and it was the right location, not too far away fro... Read More

MILLBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, December 6, 2019 —bankHometown recently donated $24,000 for the extensive renovation of two basketball courts at the Washington Street park.

The courts at the park, known as Woolie World, were completely resurfaced, repainted, and equipped with new basketball hoops. While open to the public, the courts are predominantly used by the Millbury Pee Wee Basketball progr... Read More

By Thomas D'Agostino

1738 Elm Street in Stratford, Connecticut, became the site of one of the most famous poltergeist infestations in American history. The mansion fit in with the rest of the homes when it was completed in 1826. The exquisite domicile was a gift from General Mattas Nicoll to his daughter and new son-in-law, Captain George Dowdell. The Georgian style mansion boasted Doric columns on both the outside and int... Read More

The Cancer Center at Harrington received a check for $1,300 from the Charlton Police Department on behalf of its fundraising efforts for the Pink Patch Project. The Charlton Police Explorers, Police Department and Charlton Dudley Youth Football and Cheer teamed up to sell over 1... Read More

By Rod Lee

Auburn is used to getting good news from Town Manager Julie A. Jacobson and that was the case again at a “Town Talk” breakfast meeting at J. Anthony’s Italian Grill on Southbridge St. on November 20th.

The event was hosted by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and officiated by Chamber President Steve Londregan of Chuck’s Steak House, with registration of attendees provided by the Chamber’s Virginia Parent.... Read More

Why not take advantage of the opportunity to read more with the upcoming long, cold nights? Here are just a few suggestions to keep your blood pumping.

The Winter Sister by Megan Collins is an atmospheric story that weaves together a suspenseful plot along with a captivating character study of a family going through hard emotional times. A sister’s disappearance years ago comes back into question... Read More

Milford Federal Bank is proud to provide a $5,000 sponsorship toward The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert at The Grand Ballroom of Milford Town Hall, on December 7, 2019. The Holiday Pops continues to be Claflin Hill’s most popular concert, and has become a holiday tradition for many families in the community. For more information and tickets, go to: www.claflinhill.com... Read More

By Rod Lee

The Trudell family will be on the street early and staying late when Millbury’s 21st annual Chain of Lights kicks into gear on Sunday, December 8th.

Talking about the event in her law office on Canal Street last week, Heather Trudell said the Chain of Lights is something her children look forward to every year. As do so many others.

Ms. Trudell is part of an organizing committee for the Chain of Li... Read More

By Amy Palumbo-LeClaire

The good ole’ days don’t have to be so old, or far away. If you’re lucky enough, they might even be next door. I’ve lived in the town of Sutton for more than twenty-three years. The good old days have practically been in my backyard. I’ve raised my son in a neighborhood that has allowed him the freedom to ride his bike around the block, trick or treat amongst kids he’s known for a decade and eat app... Read More