FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
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Cronin, Pirro seek Worcester & Middlesex state Senate seat
FITCHBURG — Early voting has begun in Massachusetts and among the contested seats in the Legislature is a race between Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin and Republican challenger Nicholas Pirro for the Worcester & Middlesex District seat.
‘Literacy launch’ aims to grow ranks of early readers
CLINTON — Kids in Massachusetts, and nationwide, are behind on reading. In her State of the Commonwealth address at the beginning of this year, Gov. Maura Healey proposed a $30 million investment over five years to boost early literacy efforts. “Every child in this state needs to be able to read and read well — […]
Feds shower $25M on Mass. for road safety
Ten Massachusetts municipalities and two agencies have secured $25 million in federal funding to bolster roadway safety, with the aim of eliminating transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries, Gov. Maura Healey’s office said Monday. Both Fitchburg and Clinton receive around $400,000 each in road safety grants. Of the total $25 million, around $9.5 million is flowing […]
Officials highlight $7M in EPA grants for brownfield cleanup
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and officials from Lowell, Lawrence and Clinton gathered in front of Lowell City Hall Monday morning to highlight a total of $7 million in federal grant funding given to the three communities for the cleanup of brownfield sites.
Local roundup: Forbes, Spartans get back to winning
The Spartans have rebounded. After dropping back-to-back games for its first two losses of the season, the Oakmont Regional baseball team earned a 4-0 victory over Clinton at Driscoll Park on Friday afternoon. Ben Forbes scattered six hits to earn the win for the Spartans (11-2, 7-0 Mid-Wach C), striking out six and contributing to […]
