FITCHBURG — The Civic Days planning crew has been working hard to put together a number of family friendly events to in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. The longstanding annual free tradition is something community members of all ages look forward to. This year’s festivities include the popular Block Party along Boulder Drive […]
Fitchburg Public Schools
FPS gathers for those ‘advocating for our community’
FITCHBURG – The recent Fitchburg Public Schools Community Brunch brought together educators, staff, and administrators from across the district and community partners from around the city. Longtime Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Luisa Fernandez has helped to organize the annual networking event since its inception in 2022. She shared that the […]
‘What it means to give to others’
FITCHBURG — A class of third graders at Reingold Elementary School have been so excited and eager to share their handmade art creations with local seniors. The young students gifted residents at The Highlands, a skilled rehabilitation and nursing center on Nichols Street, with numerous art projects they made throughout the school year with their […]
MVP Academy launches, offers trades training
FITCHBURG — Local school officials, students, business leaders, and state and local politicians gathered on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the region’s newest workforce training center — MVP Academy. The Montachusett Vocational Partnership (MVP) Academy was, for many years, just a dream, but with the help of generous donors and forward-thinking educators, more […]
Schools nutrition director said free meals will continue despite cuts
FITCHBURG — As school officials and local politicians speak out about recent federal budget cuts by the Trump Administration, one local official outlines the situation that he’s dealing with as he attempts to provide district students with the fuel that allows them to learn — nutritional meals. Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) Nutrition Services Director David […]
‘Every item…represents kindness and compassion,’ Reingold food pantry re-stocked through community efforts
FITCHBURG — Community collaboration is at the heart of a renewed effort to build up the food pantry at Reingold Elementary School. A $1,000 donation from All One Credit Union facilitated by city resident Cheryl Cucchiara through J’J’s Helping Hands Network, the nonprofit organization she founded in honor of her late son, along with another […]
