Op-Ed: Why Not? The Fairgrounds for Leominster’s Future

Op-ed: Why not? The Fairgrounds for Leominster’s future

As someone who grew up here and represented Leominster at the State House, I’m asking our local officials, “Why not support a project that offers new revenue, jobs, and environmental stewardship?” The proposed development “The Fairgrounds” — a multipurpose entertainment venue — is an opportunity. One of the most compelling benefits of The Fairgrounds is the guaranteed revenue it brings, a minimum of $1,000,000 every year and a percentage of wage…

Divide officials weigh future of fairgrounds

Facing a laundry list of repairs and upgrades needed around the Divide County Fairgrounds, county commissioners and members of both the county fair board and rodeo association have contemplated the idea of moving future fairs to Pioneer Village. The topic was broached during the latest county commission meeting on May 22 after fair board members Emilee Pulvermacher and Melissa Adams […] Oops! An active online subscription is required to access …