FITCHBURG — Former St. Joseph’s Club President Terrance McCormick has been making his way around the Twin Cities and beyond presenting donations to various charities and organizations on behalf of the dissolved Fitchburg social club. The private club established in 1936 was originally called the Cleghorn Athletic Association and at high points it was 500 […]
Fitchburg Senior Center
‘This senior center has a strong foundation’
FITCHBURG — Amanda Koeck has settled into her role as the executive director of the Senior Center since taking the helm in March of last year. The city resident previously worked at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center as an administrative assistant and transportation coordinator for almost eight years and before that she freelanced for the […]
‘The call to action is as loud today’
FITCHBURG — A large crowd gathered at the senior center on Monday for the 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The event organized by the Montachusett Martin Luther King Coalition (MMLKC) featured a program full of music, prayer, poetry, food, a moderated panel on DEI, and remarks from special guests speakers including Mayor Sam Squailia and other […]
Senior center thanks volunteers with live music and lunch
FITCHBURG — A multitude of people gathered at the senior center on Oct. 24 for the annual volunteer recognition event. Local Eagles cover band “The Long Run” provided live music while attendees enjoyed a catered lunch spread. Fitchburg Senior Center Director Amanda Koeck welcomed everyone to the celebration and said that this was her first […]
‘We are investing in our community,’ Wallace Tower Modernization Project underway
FITCHBURG — A large crowd gathered on Oct. 18 for the long-awaited Wallace Tower Modernization Project groundbreaking, a forward-thinking affordable housing concept coming to fruition that has been years in the making. “There is a renaissance going on in Fitchburg,” Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) Executive Director Doug Bushman said to those assembled for the program […]
Mayor holds inaugural ball Saturday
The community came together to honor Fitchburg Mayor Samantha Squailia for her inaugural ball held this past Saturday, April 13 at the Senior Center.
