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 […]
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‘A new future awaits families and generations’
LEOMINSTER — A dream over seven years in the making came to fruition this past week. A ribbon cutting was held on June 12 for Journey Home, 15 units of affordable, supportive housing with the focus on keeping families together and housed. The brand-new two-story building on Marcello Avenue that features one-, two- and three-bedroom […]
‘Music will always have a special place in my life’: Leominster HS dedicates original song to Class of 2025
LEOMINSTER — Performing a song during her Leominster High School graduation ceremony on June 1 that she had written and dedicated to the Class of 2025 was a surreal moment for Hannah Hartman. The song, titled “Goodbyes to Growing Up,” perfectly captured the bittersweet emotions of graduating from high school and moving onto the next […]
Flowers in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — If you’ve noticed the flower boxes with colorful, cheerful blooms in them along Main Street, the Fitchburg East Rotary Club and local students are to thank. Club members and Fitchburg High School students happily volunteered their time on a recent weekend to prep and plant numerous flower boxes around the Upper Common, an […]
‘You can feel their voices in the space’
FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee has a dynamic new photography exhibit currently on display titled “Student Life: Our Story.” Curated and juried by students from Fitchburg State University (FSU), the exhibition that is on view through July 5 at the 699 Main St. gallery was organized through an open call to university students and emerging photographers […]
‘My heart is filled with pride’
LEOMINSTER — Lifelong city resident and mom of two Missy Hendry is halfway towards her goal of running all six of the Abbot World Marathon Majors after completing the London Marathon last month. “The London Marathon was incredible! From start to finish, the deep crowds were cheering,” the avid runner said. “Boston has my heart […]
