Kimball's Ice Cream Seeking New Crew to Finish the Season

 

Looking for a job? All Kimball's locations seeking new crew to fill in for those who are heading off to college. 

Check-in at any Kimball's or go to their website.

Greenville Rd Closure, Recycling Center Access and Hours Update

PLEASE NOTE: None of his information is available on the Townsend website. 

Many residents have gotten the word that there is bridge construction on Greenville Rd. requiring part of the road to be closed. The closure began on July 29, 2024.  There is no announced end date on the closure.

Those heading up to the Country Mile or towards Kimball's in New Ipswich will need to seek alternate routes.

The road up to the Recycling Center will be open at least on the days the Recycling Center is open. Here is the updated schedule for the Recycling Center for this calendar year:

BREAKING: Nashoba Valley Hospital Slated to Close by End of August

 Steward Healthcare, the embattled owner of multiple hospital systems in Massachusetts, has announced the closure of two of its facilities, Nashoba and Carney Hospitals.

Nashoba Hospital has provided healthcare to the Nashoba Valley for generations. The Governor's office stated that plans are in place to assist patients who are using these hospitals to transition their care to other facilities. Those who infrequently use the facility will need to plan to use other local hospitals such as Emerson, Leominster, or St Joe's in the future.

The closure comes as no surprise to many local residents who have listened to the news and rumors for many months. Many patients and healthcare providers had already moved on. 

The loss of Nashoba Valley Medical Center will be felt by locals for both their healthcare and employment. 

The financial outlook for healthcare has been dim in the healthcare industry. Hospital systems have been consolidating and regionalizing for many years. The business side of healthcare has been impacted by low insurance reimbursements and the need to keep healthcare affordable. Patients in rural areas have been traveling farther and farther for their healthcare needs.

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Drops Out and Endorses Harris

 President Joe Biden, who has steadfastly refused to drop out of the race for reelection, has decided to drop out. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Vice President was in Massachusetts yesterday campaigning for the Biden/Harris ticket, insisting the ticket was Biden/Harris. She was surrounded by strong supporters who traveled to Provincetown to great and support her and President Biden. She is reported to have raised over $2 million for their campaign. 

Harris has many years of experience in public service and politics. Nearly four years serving as Vice President being the most significant experience anyone could bring to the Presidency. She ran for President last time against Joe Biden in the Democratic Primary.

Vice President Harris has also been a US Senator representing her home state of California. She was also Attorney General for California and previously the District Attorney of San Francisco.

She has already broken many barriers. Should she be elected President, she will be the first woman to hold that office.

Information about Vice President Harris can be found at the White House website - https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/