Sundance Sanctuary: a fight to protect older animals

Man struggles to protect animals discarded by others, but funds limit options By Vidya Rajan, Special to The Times John Ritzel, who operates the Sundance Santcuary in Newlin, flanked by Coollama (left) and Lillie (right), just two of the abused or older animals Ritzel fights to give a quality life. NEWLIN — John Ritzel and his donkey, Dinkster, were enjoying a cuddle when I arrived. John has a visible...

Residents, officals frustrated by Village speed limits

Concerns continue to mount over speeds in Unionville village, but state law limits options By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Residents of Unionville village are asking the township to renew efforts to slow drivers along Route 82 to make the area safer. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Driver speed and some questions about paving in the Unionville Village section of the township dominated Monday night’s Board...