Preliminary elections held on Sept. 16 resulted in two candidates for Ward 5 City Councilor in Leominster and two mayoral candidates in Gardner moving onto those cities’ general elections in November. Incumbent Leominster Ward 5 City Councilor Carrie Noseworthy, and city resident Suzanne Koehler were voted by residents to be on the general election ballot […]
Fitchburg
Fitchburg library announces community giving campaign
FITCHBURG — The library recently launched a community giving campaign. According to a press release the Fitchburg Public Library, currently in the midst of a $40 million renovation and expansion project, is inviting members of the community to write their names into the history of this transformative effort. The Legacy of Learning community giving program […]
32nd Annual Johnny Appleseed Arts, Cultural, & Food Festival in Leominster Sept. 20
LEOMINSTER — Event organizer Rick Marchand said the 32nd Annual Johnny Appleseed Arts, Cultural, & Food Festival coming up this weekend will be bigger and better than ever. The all-day affair on Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at 9 a.m. will feature a variety of fun activities for all ages, a plethora of food options, live […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Sept. 15, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Sept. 15, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Housing Authority intern program builds skills, opportunity for youth
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) recently started another summer with the High School Maintenance Intern Program, a hands-on summer initiative that provides local high school students with paid work experience in essential property maintenance tasks. Now in its second year, the program engages students in meaningful work such as landscaping, painting, and general […]
Bruins bringing Fan Fest to Fitchburg
In the 1970s, the Boston Bruins used the Wallace Civic Center for their annual preseason training camps. Next month, they’ll return to Fitchburg, if only for a day. The Bruins will bring the 2025 Fan Fest Tour to the Wallace Civic Center, inviting the community for the free event on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 […]
