BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed the Affordable Homes Act on Tuesday, authorizing $5.4 billion in borrowing to spur new housing development, accelerate the rehabilitation of existing units, and promote affordable units across the state. “Investments and policies that expand our housing stock are critical to the Commonwealth’s future,” said state Sen. John Cronin. “From […]
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Fitchburg Civic Days, 4th of July festivities return
FITCHBURG — Family-friendly activities and local patriotic gatherings provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate our nation’s birthday and the fun starts on Wednesday with the return of Fitchburg Civic Days. The popular Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party will be taking place all along Main Street and downtown on Wednesday, July 3 from 4-10 p.m. with […]
‘Having a hard time saying goodbye’
LEOMINSTER — The mood was jovial yet bittersweet at the party held on June 15 to honor Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon, who is retiring after 35 years in education. The festive fete took place at Anna’s Table, a newer addition to the city’s thriving dining scene. Rep. Natalie Higgins and other notables including […]
Annual Aero Fair takes flight
FITCHBURG — The 8th annual Fitchburg Pilots Association (FPA) Aero Fair on June 16 drew crowds of people who enjoyed the aviation themed event. “This is a very fun event that opens the airport to the public,” said FPA President Daniel Walton. This marked the second year in a row of the fair returning since […]
Another successful camp at St. Bernard’s
FITCHBURG — It was another successful year for the St. Bernard’s Summer Basketball Camp. The camp, which began on Monday and ran through Thursday, was a three-hour daily dose of fundamental skill work, games and fun. On Thursday afternoon, St. Bernard’s girls head coach Keith Boissoneau and boys head coach Paul Constantino put the finishing […]
United Way of North Central MA distributes 13K pounds of food
FITCHBURG — The United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) successfully distributed nearly 13,000 pounds of food to 14 organizations dedicated to feeding those in need across North Central Massachusetts. The April Foods Drive 2.0, held from April 1 to June 4, is expected to feed over 700 families. The total value of goods donated […]