Littleton News

Nearly two dozen Connecticut companies are getting $30 million in subcontracting work from an out-of-state construction company for the biggest stretch of the central Connecticut bus-only corridor.

Cash in hand and an open road in front of him, the man who allegedly robbed Northern Bank & Trust on Thursday might have thought he had it made.

Police are warning car dealerships about an organized ring of thieves stealing catalytic converters right off of parked cars, sometimes by the dozen.

One or more thieves who cut off the catalytic converters underneath 30 vehicles at Acton Toyota of Littleton overnight Monday while the business was closed were careful to avoid being seen on the dealership's security cameras, said Deputy Police Chief Matt King, "They were pretty slick in how they went about it," said King.

From left, sisters Cathryn Hoenshell, 9, Hannah Hoenshell, 7 and Kristen Hoenshell, 4, of Littleton, show event organizer Brittany Palaski dance moves they learned after class during a fundraiser for autism called "Speaking Through Dance." The event was held yesterday at APA New England Dance Studio.

While serving on the School Committee and its budget subcommittee over the past six years, Michael Font-anella said he has focused on helping the district make dues with limited financial resources and minimize the impact of the spending cuts on students.

One-of-a-kind creations by one-of-a-kind artists and artisans are the focal point of The Artisan Project, a collection of photographs by John Burke.

An Ayer District Court judge Wednesday threatened to lock up 80-year-old Hugh W. Ernisse if he doesn't comply with a temporary injunction brought by one of his tenants who accuses Ernisse of threatening to padlock his door if he pursued a complaint against the landlord.

Most people are familiar with road rage, but as people climb aboard their boats, canoes and Jet Skis this summer to enjoy a refreshing day on the region's waterways, some people will lose their cool in what is called "boat rage." A Westford boater was arraigned in Ayer District Court last week for an incident last June on an area lake.

Many residents believe, however, that leaving private roads snow-covered would affect everyone, not just those who live on those roads.

Local students at Applewild School recently earned top awards in the Junior Division of the regional competition of Massachusetts History Day, held at Quabbin Regional School in Barre.

A The following information came from the Westford Fire Department . Monday, April 23 10:43 a.m. - An ambulance from Littleton joined a Westford ambulance at a medical emergency at Crisafulli Elementary .

Locked Out: 4/26/12 - 1:21 a.m. - Central Street: Police assisted a man who locked himself out of his apartment.

North Middlesex Savings Bank President and CEO William Marshall, a driving economic force in the Devens region for 26 years, is preparing to retire.

A Westford man was arraigned in Ayer District Court last week for an incident in June 2011 on Nabnasset Lake in Westford, where he is accused of deliberately running into a couple on a Jet Ski.