Meg McPhillips-Jones

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Selectmen say “pay in full,” or face a revoked license

As the Board of Selectman renewed licenses for local businesses, it came to an agreement regarding a few businesses that were not compliant in time for Tuesday’s meeting.

The Blue Knights Give Back Big


The Lunenburg High School football team has been busy this holiday season, on and off the field, supporting its community and giving back in true Knights fashion.

Over 80 show “No Confidence” in School Committee

Over 80 members of the Lunenburg Public School System told the School Committee that they had “No Confidence” in them last Wednesday.

Storm debris cleanup triple original estimate

DPW Director Jack Rodriquenz reported during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting that although the storm cleanup is finally underway, the original amount of the roadside debris has almost tripled since the original estimate.

Stretch Energy Code defeated at Town Meeting

Voters at the Special Town Meeting on Monday approved all articles except Article 3, which was proposed by the Green Community Task Force to adopt the Stretch Energy Code. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes and approximately 70 people attended the meeting.

Whalom resident stands in way of capping problematic piping

One Lunenburg residence stands in the way of the Sewer Commission permanently closing a decrepit clay pipe in the Whalom area by the Leominster city line. The Sewer Commission has been working to close that pipe for almost six months.

Solar Farm too close for comfort for abutters

Last Monday, the Town Council met with Town Manager Kerry Speidel, Zoning officials, Planning Board Director Marion Benson and members of the Planning Board to discuss the proposed Solar Farm project on Chase Road and discrepancies between town and state solar bylaws.

Knights end season with big 48-25 Thanksgiving win against St. Bernard’s

Last Wednesday night the Lunenburg football team put the finishing touches on its 2011 season when it hosted annual Thanksgiving rival St. Bernard's.

A Golden holiday for local family

It was a Golden homecoming on November 17 when Lunenburg resident Joe Golden returned to his wife, Liana and two children, Matthew, 8, and Jacoby, 3, after completing his second tour in Iraq. After being away for almost a full year, Golden will be able to spend the holidays with his family!

Booth honored as award recipient; a hydroponic learning garden at T.C. Passios

During the Lunenburg Public School Committee meeting on November 16, Derek Booth, a senior at Lunenburg High School was honored for receiving this year’s Superintendent’s Award.