FITCHBURG — Fire officials said that the 3-alarm house fire — which injured three occupants and a firefighter on Sunday — started on an enclosed rear porch where a space heater was in use, according to a release from Fire Chief Dante Suarez and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. The Fitchburg Fire Department responded […]
Crime and Public Safety
Ashby Police awarded $15K grant for body cameras
ASHBY — In a round of grant funding announced last week by the state, the Ashby Police Department has received a $15,000 grant to fund a body-worn camera program for officers. The $15,000 grant from the fiscal 2025 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program will fund the purchase of body-worn cameras, computer storage capacity, software, and […]
Vehicle crashes into Summer Street business
Police responded to a report Thursday morning of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of Carol’s Dairy Bar at 310 Summer St. in Fitchburg. Police say only one vehicle was involved in the accident, which was first reported at 4:35 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. No serious injuries were reported and the matter […]
Bomb threat made toward home of Rep. Lori Trahan
Congresswoman Lori Trahan said in a statement Saturday morning her Westford home was the target of a bomb threat.
Officials say Southbridge fire was intentionally set
SOUTHBRIDGE— The office of State Fire Marshal Jon Davine announced this week that the seven-alarm fire in Southbridge that displaced 12 families last month was intentionally set and investigators are asking the public for help. Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Arson Watch Reward Hotline at 1-800-682-9229. Southbridge Police Chief Shane Woodson […]
RV trailer almost toppled after driver says brakes failed
Police responded to a recreational vehicle trailer that was stuck on a wall Sunday evening on Blossom Street in Fitchburg. According to police, the driver said that he began rolling back down a hill after his brakes failed and crashed into the wall. No…
