The following special interest topics are addressed on this page:

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Outdoor Attractions
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Local Recreation Events
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Community Profile 
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Clubs and Organizations
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Churches
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Outdoor Attractions

The Westminster area is surrounded by forests and wildlife that is certain to fascinate and attract both flora and fauna lovers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts of all types!  Wachusett Mountain towers over the town of Westminster, providing a new vista for each season:  boaters and fishermen on the shimmering lakes at its base in the summer, the leaf-peepers and hikers enjoying the brilliant colors of the hillsides in the fall, and 300,000 skiers schussing down its slopes every winter.  

For some examples of scenery and activities, explore the websites highlighted below.
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Leominster State Forest,
 includes "Crow Hill State Park"
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Wachusett Mountain --
 Ski Area   or   State Reservation
bulletBarre Falls Dam
bulletBlue Blaze Trail - Muddy Pond
bulletMidstate Trail
bulletWachusett Meadow--Mass Audubon

Interested in taking a Walking Tour of Westminster Historical Buildings?

Visit this website:  http://www.worcester.org/itineraries/walking_tour_of_westminster.htm

Local Recreation Events

Summer Band Concerts

 6 consecutive Wednesdays starting in July 
at Town Common on Academy Hill.

7 - 9 PM.     Free of Charge

Summer Recreation Program... call 978-874-5868 for info

 6-wk program starting in July for children 
ages 5-13 @ Meeting House School ball field. 
Mon-Fri, 9 AM - Noon.

Arts, crafts, sports, etc.    Free of Charge

Westminster Town Benefit

 Fundraising event in August each year at the Common on Academy Hill.  100% of proceeds to benefit Westminster residents faced with tragedy.

Community Profile 

Tax Rate:  $11.94 (FY08)
                 

Households: 2529 (2000)

Population:  7,745 (2007)

Voters:  5,099 (2007)

Area:  37.84 Sq.Mi.

Population/Sq.Mi.:  204

School System (Fall 2000)

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Graduates attending college = 75%
Ashburnham/Westminster Regional School District Website:  http://www.awrsd.org
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Average per-pupil spending = $6028
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Meetinghouse School (K - 2)
8 South St.    978-874-0163
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Westminster Elementary (Pre-K, 3-5)
9 Academy Hill Rd.  978-874-2043
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Overlook Middle School (6-8)
10 Oakmont Dr., Ashburnham
978-827-1425
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Oakmont Regional H.S. (9-12)
9 Oakmont Dr., Ashburnham
978-827-5907
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Superintendent's Office
11 Oakmont Drive
978-827-1434
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Special Education
8 South Street, Westminster
978-874-6170

Churches

Assembly of God

Bread of Life Assembly
22 State Rd. East, P.O. Box 210
Westminster
978-874-2848

Christian - Four Square

Redemption Rock Church
10 Hager Park Rd., Westminster
978-874-2883

Baptist

First Baptist Church
117 Main St., Westminster
978-874-2411

Congregational

First Congregational Church
138 Main St., Westminster
978-874-5790

Catholic

St. Edward the Confessor Church
10 Church St., Westminster
978-874-2362

Protestant

Gardner 7th Day Adventist
100 Colony Rd., Westminster
978-874-6432

Lutheran

Our Savior Lutheran Church
17 Marshall Hill Rd., Westminster
978-874-2479

  

Clubs and Organizations

 

American Legion Auxiliary
Pat Feeley, 978-874-2460

American Legion, Miller Post #174
Lester Lockhart, 978-874-2604

Boy scouts
Cheryl Zadra, 978-874-5209

Camp Fire Boys & Girls
Jill Conors, 978-874-2801

Cub Scouts
Vicky Hurd, 978-874-2389

Friends of Forbush Memorial Library
Debbie Foss, 978-874-5458

Girl Scouts
Jean Popik, 978-874-2851

Greater Gardner Youth Hockey
Alan St. Pierre, 978-939-5908

Oakmont Pop Warner Football
Bob Polcari, 978-297-4897

Rotary Club
Roland Morin, 978-874-1107

Soccer
Dan Beauregard, 978-874-1834

VFW Post 7389, 
Tom Lehman, 978-874-1388

Westminster Art Association
Lisa Wuoti, 978-874-0412

Westminster Lions Club
Michael Sunderland, 978-874-0825

Westminster Woman's Club
Denise MacAloney, 978-874-5706

4H - Westminster Flying Hooves
Martha Biglow, 978-874-0674

Westminster Historical Society
Betsy Hannula, 978-874-5569

Wyman Lake Association
Tom Nutting, 978-874-2291

Other Boards and Commissions

Westminster Historical Commission

Established by appointment by the Selectmen, Westminster Historical Commission is the town Board responsible for ensuring that preservation concerns are considered in town planning and development decisions. The Westminster Commission works closely with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. They serve as local preservation advocates and as an important resource for information about their community's cultural resources and preservation activities.

The WHC is involved in the community's preservation planning process by identifying, describing and locating buildings, structures, objects, areas, burial grounds, landscape features, and sites that are of historical, architectural, or archaeological importance to the community, the state, or the nation.

The Commission has developed a comprehensive inventory of the town's historical assets to serve as the basis for all future preservation activities. This inventory has been accepted by the Town and enables the Selectmen and voters to make consistent and informed preservation decisions.

The Westminster Historical Commission is looking for several new members to fill open positions. For more information contact the Commission secretary, Candi Hitchcock at 978-874-2868 or attend their next meeting. The Commission meets at 7:00pm, on the second Monday of the month, at the Town Hall.

Regular Monthly Meetings are held the second Monday of the month.

Meeting place is presently at the Town Hall, 11 South Street.

bulletPlease refer to the posting in the Town Hall for any changes of location 
or scheduled meeting dates

Commission members currently are:

Chairperson:  Donna DiRusso
Vice Chairperson:  Betsy Hannula
Recording Secretary:  vacant
Treasurer:  vacant
Corresponding Secretary:  Candi Crane Hitchcock
 

 

 

Parks & Recreation

Person in Charge:    Erick Phillips        

For information about programs call:  978-874-5868

 

Cultural Council

This is a group of volunteers who award grants that address cultural needs specific to the community, while following state and local guidelines.

Our granting cycle begins in August, and the deadline for applications is October 15th of that year.

Current Members include:    Donna DiRusso  -- Co-Chair

Mike Volmar, -- Treasurer, Co-Chair     Susan Yraola -- Secretary

Virginia Krul, Eunice Arcangeli, Marta Klemetti

Applications and Forms:     These are available at the following website:

www.massculturalcouncil.org

You can also drop us a note in our mailbox at the Town Hall.

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