Oakham NewsLocal news for Oakham, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School officials say roof leaks past point of patchwork repairs- March 25, 2008 "As we move through this process, we are following all of the stipulations set down by the Massachusetts School Building Authority so that after the fact there is the distinct possibility of receiving help from the state in paying off the bond" By Bradford L. Miner TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF bminertelegram.com OAKHAM- One section of the Oakham Center School roof is less than 20 years old; the other has been in place since the school was built in the ... via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/school-officials-say-roof-leaks-past-point-of-... Town Blogs- March 22, 2008 "Well, the grass is always greener in the other fellow's yard; The little row, you have to hoe...oh boy that's hard! But if we all could wear green glasses now, it wouldn't be so hard, To see how green that grass is in your own backyard!" NORTH BROOKFIELD BROOKFIELD FLOODWATERS : Over the years, the Brookfields have been spared from raging floodwaters... all except Lake Quaboag, AKA North Pond. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/town-blogs-2?fromrss=1 Abused horses get taste of love- March 20, 2008 "We have learned to never turn your back on your best friend, your horse" Leicester wine gala to benefit Bay State Equine Rescue LEICESTER- An upcoming benefit will help volunteers give abused and neglected horses a fresh start. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/abused-horses-get-taste-of-love?fromrss=1 Regional digest- March 13, 2008 "The Worcester County Food Bank is continuously striving to provide a greater variety of nutritious food to its network of partner agencies and the people they help" Equine rescue volunteers sought OAKHAM -- Bay State Equine Rescue has scheduled its annual meeting for volunteers at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Rutland library. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/regional-digest?fromrss=1 Student leaves bullet in cafeteria, causing prolonged lockdown- March 11, 2008 "There were no threats, no note and no indication of any gun or any weapon" I've heard of a lot of ways to try to get out of school, but I've never heard of this. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/student-leaves-bullet-in-cafeteria-causing-pro... Quabbin School Locked Down After Shell Found- March 10, 2008 The Quabbin Middle School-High School complex was put in lockdown Monday afternoon after a live magnum shell was found in the cafeteria after lunch. via WBZ TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/quabbin-school-locked-down-after-shell-found?f... Town Blogs- March 8, 2008 NORTH BROOKFIELD DEATH, TAXES, DENTISTS and DEALERS : I was waiting to see John Couture, building inspector, the other night when I came across some interesting numbers on taxes. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/town-blogs?fromrss=1 Police hope to stop revolving door- March 6, 2008 "We're going to do the best we can." When Police Officer Robert J. Marino steps up to the bargaining table on behalf of the police union to negotiate a new contract with the town, he has one goal in mind: stop the revolving door. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/oakham-ma/2008/03/police-hope-to-stop-revolving-door?fromrss=1 |