FITCHBURG — Mayor Sam Squailia declared May 2025 Jewish Heritage Month in the city after attending the 38th annual Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Program on April 27. “As mayor of our diverse heritage city, I believe it’s essential that we continue to recognize and celebrate the diverse contributions of all who shape our community” she […]
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Protests continue in Twin Cities’ downtowns
FITCHBURG — Residents from both of the Twin Cities showed up in force on Saturday in their respective downtowns as part of the nationwide movement organized by Indivisible and 50501. Members of Indivisible Fitchburg, a chapter of the national Indivisible organization, and many others protested as part of the national movement “50 States, 50 Protests, […]
Low-Cost pet vaccine clinic to be held this Saturday
FITCHBURG — Second Chance Animal Services, based in East Brookfield, announced the spring running of the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, to be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 26, at the Fitchburg Fire Department, located at 33 North St. The City Clerk will be present to register Fitchburg dogs, and […]
Fitchburg developing designs to reduce flooding, improve Coolidge Park
FITCHBURG — The city recently began designing improvements for Coolidge Park to reduce downstream flooding, improve water quality in Falulah Brook, and enhance the park for the community. According to a release from the Fitchburg Department of Community Development, the project will focus on sections of the park near Falulah Brook and will aim to […]
United Way celebrates student winners of annual reading challenge
FITCHBURG — Local students were recently recognized for their dedication to reading as part of an annual challenge held by United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM). Three Fitchburg Public School students and one classroom were named winners of UWNCM’s “Let’s Make Magic and Read” Reading Challenge, which encouraged students in pre-K to 3rd grade […]
‘Adding vibrancy to this Main Street’
FITCHBURG — Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll paid a visit to the city on Tuesday morning to announce the latest round of Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) tax credits in the amount of $18 million. The two women were joined by state and local officials including Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed […]