The Item, editor Jan Gottesman

Lancaster's Memorial Day may have been shortened without the usual parade due to rain, but the community still turned out to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice: clintonitem.com/item-photos-me…

This year's Memorial Day may have looked a little different, but Clinton still gathered for the important part of the day - to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom: clintonitem.com/item-photos-me…

Cute market set up at Jack’s Mill, off Main Street, Clinton til 2

The Item will post changes we receive for Memorial Day ceremonies with rain in the forecast. Not many yet (just Sterling), but feel free to add updates below if you see them from authorities: clintonitem.com/updates-on-mem…

Sterling Street Market is hopping today. Lots of new vendors too. Open ‘til 2

The Item just got this great news from the Clinton Schools: There's a new big dog (or little) at Clinton Elementary: clintonitem.com/theres-a-new-d…

The Item: Lancaster Select Board reviews budget options after town meeting voters reduce municipal spending: clintonitem.com/lancaster-boar…

The Item: With the holiday week ahead of us, the Clinton town meeting will be here before you know it. Important business, don't forget to go and vote: clintonitem.com/clinton-finali…

The Item: Who were the retirees honored by the Clinton schools this year? clintonitem.com/clinton-school…

She was the Queen of High Street and still is! Cindy started as a teenager and is still making a difference in Clinton.

Item Sports: Tahanto softball gearing up for post-season play: clintonitem.com/stags-softball…

The Item has a round-up of many of the area Memorial Day programs: clintonitem.com/find-a-local-m…

If you weren't there, you missed a great program at the Clinton Historical Society about the history of the Strand, with Terry Ingano showing how the Strand has always been part of the community. Here are some photos from the exhibit and presentation: clintonitem.com/item-photos-cl…

Waiting for the Class on Historical Society program on the history of the Strand

Rt 70 shortly after its birth during the reservoir project.

The Item took part in the Clinton candidates forum tonight. While only 2 of the 4 candidates took part, still lots of helpful information for those who have not decided yet. Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=gaS5Wh…

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION Monday, May 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM Lancaster Town Green Join us to honor and remember our heroes! We will be marching to Middle Cemetery 🍦 Stay after the ceremony for ice cream, generously served by members of the First Church of Christ!

📣 The Final Draft of the 2025 Open Space & Recreation Plan is ready — and we want to hear from YOU! 📝 Share your comments! 📅 Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12PM shorturl.at/LWMLQ Let’s work together to make Lancaster an even better place to live, play, and explore 🌳