From The Publisher’s Desk

For the Love of Our Town

Welcome back to snowy Billerica. I hope everyone is staying warm and remember: When shoveling, lift with your LEGS!

All kidding aside, we called on Cupid this month and are sending you stories of love. Just not in the way you are used to. For starters, you will meet ten citizens, from Billerica and beyond, with an affinity for helping others. Hard working. Inspiring. Supportive. Energetic. Understanding. And with a passion for community. These folks are the Heart of Billerica and we thanked them by giving them an award. We will open up nominations again in June and will hold our second annual event in September. So stay tuned!

Another hard working group in this town are the Realtors. With the economy turning more positively, these folks are here and at your service. Reports are showing a positive trend so this Spring Market may be the season for selling the house you’ve outgrown. Or buying the house of your dreams. Home ownership still remains a great investment.

True New Englanders, we don’t let the weather slow us down. Check out all the upcoming events that will keep you busy, like the Camp Expo in preparation for summer. Or Team Trivia, where compadre is pitted against compadre in good natured fun. Plus, if you’re looking for that fresh new venue to plan a party for your kids, look no further that Billerica, where we boast frosty festive spots to celebrate.

Thank you again to my talented team for all their hard work. Our writers are bright, our designers are innovative, our artists are visionaries, our calendar coordinator is organized and our Art Director brings it all together for your enjoyment. Media News gets us printed and out on time every month.

Be sure to say hello to the students from the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative who deliver the Green to our more than 14 drop-off spots all around town. Behind the scenes, my very patient office manager keeps this Publisher in check. And be on the lookout. You might meet some very skilled, motivated and dynamic women around town who will now become our Sales Force. Keep you posted.

Congratulations to Jessica Feeley and Kim Caserta who won last edition’s iPods! This month’s Ipod is the Nano so check the table of contents for the riddle and the rules. Entries have to be in by midnight on Feb. 9th to be eligible.

We want to extend our congrats to Ms. Jeanne Osborn of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce who won our picture contest and a gift certificate to A1 Foto. This month’s photo contest prize is a gift card to The Newtowne Grille. Again, check the table of contents for the rules. Entries in by midnight on Feb. 9th get you your prize in time for Valentine’s Day.

I want to thank all of you who extended your condolences to me and my family. On November 5, as the paper was being put on the printing press, my Mami (Spanish for Mom) and best friend lost her 11 month battle with cancer and passed away. My family and friends who knew this vibrant beautiful woman who was such an amazing positive force in my life miss her almost as much as I do. She was a staunch supporter of all I did and longed to see the Billerica Green prosper. We will not disappoint her. In her honor, we will be reassembling our American Cancer Society Relay for Life team to raise much needed money for cancer research and treatment. You will see their ads on our back page until June and will read stories of remembrance and survival in the months to come

From all of us here , thank you for the opportunity to serve you and for your continued support. As usual, we welcome your feedback, good or bad. Tell us how we are doing so we can continue to make the Green the best it can be. Stay warm and keep reading, Billerica!

Your Publisher and Editor, Liana